BandCamper
I am in the beginning stages of seeking lap band surgery. I see my internist tomorrow and pre-op informational seminar next week. After gaining weight - 50+ lbs - with no changes in diet and exercise and being diagnosed with hypertension, diabetes, high triglycerides, and cholesterol in the last five years and NO results after increasing activity and following Weight Watchers diet have decided to seek this out as a last resort to lose weight to get off all of the meds and regain my health. After realizing how much I've changed my life and what I do (or don't do is more like it) as a result of my weight, I am very excited at the prospect of feeling normal again. I work as a sales rep and know that I am judged by my size and it dings my creditbility by what people must think about me. I HATE that! I eat small lunches when entertaining clients so they don't think I over eat, but am always thinking that they must think that I go home and gorge myself to be my size when nothing can be further from the truth. I hate clothes shopping and can't find anything to fit or feel good in to appear professional in my work. I would love any advice, or comments from anyone. I love the idea of online support and as I proceed with my journey, being of help to anyone who seeks me out. Life is hard enough and we must encourage one another. Thanks for reading my story and I look forward to hearing others.
