Glow2182
I am 30 yrs old. Single mom of a beautiful, goofy, sweet 5 year old boy. I have been extremely overweight my entire life, and over 400# since the beginning of high school. I have been considering WLS for years but have never taken the plunge for one reason or another (mostly $$ and denial from insurance). I lost about 100 lbs after the birth of my son but as I've slowly gained it all back plus some my body hurts more and more every day. When I realized that I had gotten to the 500# mark I knew that I couldn't do this anymore. I needed to make the big decision and pursue WLS once and for all. Luckily this time my insurance company has accepted me in to their program and I am well on my way! I know that because everything with insurance has worked out so smoothly this time around that it IS the right time to do this.
So far I have lost about 30# (enough for my insurance to give me a referral to a surgeon) and I have my consultation with them next Friday. Also, as part of the insurance program requirement I have been working with a nutrition counselor.
Over the last couple weeks I've realized that I definitely have a binge eating disorder and that I will have to address that and get started working on the head stuff right away if I want to be successful in the long term.
I am both excited and scared about the journey, but I am embracing it and I know that It will benefit me and my son's life immensely. I can't wait for the new life that that awaits me, the one that I have always longed to live!
About Me
Before & After
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