Heather B.
Starting my journey
Jun 07, 2010
My name is Heather and I am 25 years old. My weight problems started after I had my first child. That was almost 6 years ago. My husband and I have tried every diet known to man and he seems to shed the pounds and I get nowhere. I have decided that with my family history, this may be the best option for me. My father was morbidly obese and had surgery in 2004. He passed away in 2005 from unrelated health problems. My mother had the surgery in 2008. I have a history of obesity on both sides of my family. I decided to do this for me, for my husband, and for my kids. I don't want to die in my 40s like my father did. I want to be there for both of my children and for my husband for much longer. So, today I have started the process. I have set up the initial consult. I have every emotion all at once right now. I am excited, scared, nervous, and more determined than ever. I heard about OH and really hope that it becomes the support group that helps me through this long, hard, but very rewarding process. I know this is not an easy fix, it is a tool and I will have to work my butt off to make it work and to keep it off. Here is to the NEW me! It is time to work on ME so that I am alive and living, not just existing.