EllaBell99
Oh Geez. Where do I start?
I guess my story is similar to so many others. That probably doesn't make it any less special. Like so many Americans, I have battled with my weight since I was born. My dad's side of the family has battled with weight for a long time, while my mom's side just thinks they have been battling with weight when really they are quite normal. I originally grew up in Orange County, California - where image really is everything. I have always been given a hard time about my weight - especially from my mom's side. It is so sad, really, because looking back at pictures of when I was in high school - I would love to be at that weight again.
I have been on every diet I can think of - phen fin pill, Jenny Craig, Weight Watchers, richard simmons videos, LA Weightloss, Atkins, South Beach, Nutrisystem, Fat Smash Diet, and even starvation. I guess it got worse when I moved to Indiana for college. Everyone wasn't really concerned about image like they were in California. I let myself go and I sky-rocketed. After grad school, I moved to Texas with my new hubby and have been really trying to knuckle down to loose the weight. The only problem is, every time I lose the weight, it doubles back on.
This past year, my body has been telling me enough is enough. I was diagnosed with sleep apnea and borderline diabetic. My PCP told me that he would highly recommend me to get the surgery. He said I probably wouldn't have a chance to lose the weight without a little help. I really pondered on this for some time... months, actually... and have finally decided that this is the best option for me. I can't keep spiraling downhill.
So, here I am - 26 years old. I'm unhappy, unhealthy, and looking for a way to change my life for the better.
Update: I'm still 26 (almost 27 now) ... but now I am happy, healthier, and have definitely changed my life FOR THE BETTER! I had the surgery and since then I have lost more weight than I can possibly imagine (a whole persons worth!!). I no longer have sleep apnea or am borderline diabetic. I did have some bumps in the road early on which was probably one of the toughest things I have ever had to go through - but I am doing so much better. Along with that - I am out of a bad environment and now closer to family in Indiana.
I am beginning to live my life the way I want to!
