Bonray
Let's see....I've never thought about "my story" until now. My focus is usually on others not me. That's why this is all new and kinda hard for me. I was born in March of 1964. I was a skinny child until puberty hit at age 11. It wreaked havoc on me mentally and physically. Mainly because I lost my rock and foundation at the same time. My dad became paralyzed due to complications following open heart surgery. (he was tall and thin by the way). He was never the same .He couldn't remember who I was for awhile. After that, I crawled in my shell. I became painfully introverted. I got taunted by other kids for my shyness, weight etc.My mother couldn't comfort me. She had her own problems trying to raise 3 kids without an able bodied husband.
Food was a comfort I guess..Hence the weight gain. I didn't stay heavy. I was fairly active and would lose some. Then I would gain it back , plus some. I met my husband when I was only 15. I was thin then(but thought I was fat). We dated 4 years and got married when I was 19. (we've been married 25 years this June!) I weighed about 170 then. Four years after that I had my precious , beautiful daughter April, She was 6 weeks early and delivered by emergency c-section due to my eclampsia/ toxemia. (I already had hypertension before pregnancy)She did well and is a happy healthy 21 year old now. I was never "thin" again. After having my only child, I never got below 185.
There have been alot of hard times over the years and with each one the weight gradually accumulated. I like food , but have never been a "binge" eater. I rarely eat any sweets, but I do like my salt.! I try to make healthy choices, but for some reason the weight just stays there.. Like everyone on here, i've tried many diets and exercise plans only to lose then gain more back.!Now here I am, with a (gosh this is so hard to write) bmi of over 49.That's why I'm ready to start concentrating on me and try to turn things around before they get any worse. I started out wanting the RNY bypass, even told my surgeon I did..Then I changed my mind because It just doesn't feel right for me for alot of reasons. So I am now in the pre-op process to be approved for the Band. Hopefully life won't get in the way and I'll achieve my goal soon!
p.s-Good luck to everyone on their WLS journey..This site is great. I can use all the support I can get!
