fullahope
I'm from California 42 years old and holding LOL. I have 3 children, 17 year old boy (CAL or Harvard bound), 13 year old girl and 2 year old little boy. I've been overweight since getting pregnant with my son. I was able to drop about 50 lbs in what I like to refer to as the Divorce diet back in 2001 but since then have gained it all back plus some. I'm having my surgery on March 3rd and have insurance approval from my primary insurance Blue Cross, my secondary insurance apparently is worthless, United Healthcare, WLS is excluded. I have a host of weight related issues, I'm sure you all can relate, high blood pressure, high blood suger, knee pain, foot pain, chronic back pain, hip pain, knee pain, infertility (although my baby dreams did come true in 2006 via international adoption) so I'm not trying to conceive anymore, plus I'm too old and tired. I want to be here 20 years from now to see my childrens' children and watch my youngest graduate high school. I'm remarried to a wonderful man and my life is good except for my weight issues. I'm doing this for me and my family and they are supportive of my decision although scared for me too I want to feel better and of course look better and be able to do things with my children that I'm not able to do now, like lift my little boy and not be in pain. I'm scared and running through a wave of emotions right now but working full stream ahead because I know this is what I want to do. I'm looking for support and friendship along the way and promise to give as much as I receive. Thanks for letting me share my weight loss journey. SharonT
