DannaJo
I have felt overweight since I was about 12 years old. We moved to another state and I gained 20 lbs in a very short time. I wish now though that I had been able to have a different perspective on my body up thru my mid 20s and I might not have reached 273 lbs at 5'2". I felt back then that at 140 lbs. I was huge; and now that is my goal weight! I started at Diet Center to lose 20 lbs before my wedding and was very successful. Within six months after the wedding, I gained back the 20 lbs. plus up to 153. Then I was pregnant and my husband and I moved out of state for a job and before my daughter was a year old, I was 200 lbs+ where I have continued to be since approximately 1981 (with the exception of a couple of good runs on weight loss and regains). I am now 53 years old and need knee replacement on both knees. This surgery for me is a last ditch effort. I have alot of living yet to do and I want to do it. I'm looking forward to retirement, grandchildren, etc. and Iwant to be able to enjoy those standing up and walking; not sitting in a wheelchair.
