Christi P.
So, what's my story? I'm 32 years old, single/never married and no kids. Growing up, I was always the fat girl in my class. I just don't remember a time when I didn't weigh over 200 pounds, or when I wasn't shopping in the plus size sections.
I started the WLS process in February 2006, and ended up taking a break from it starting in August 2006. At the time when I initiated the break, I would have told you that I felt like I was jumping through hoop after hoop and not getting any closer to having surgery. It turns out that my mind wasn't in the right place anymore, and I needed more time to adjust to some changes in my life, and to work through some issues. Now, I am grateful for the hoops, because my mind is made up about this, and I feel really good about the changes I've made and with each step forward. Well, on the morning of July 8, 2007, I smoked my last cigarette. Yay me!!!! And about a week ago, I fed my Diet Coke addiction for the last time. Yay me again!!!! Plus, I've managed to lose weight during all this. Super yay me!!! (My psychologist says I need to acknowledge my accomplishments more). I am full swing back in the process. My only anxiety right now is over whether my insurance will authorize or not.
