gomie007
I've been overweight most of my adult life. I think it all started when I quit smoking 16 years ago. Since then my weight has consistently gone up (the classic story). Don't get me wrong I am not condoning smoking for the sake of weight gain because thats not the only contributing factor. I also have six children and I quite smoking while pregnant for number four got pregnant for number five three months after I had #4 and I know that didn't help. I also believe that once you get to a certain size you give up on yourself and then lose who you are. At least that is what happened to me. I made excuses for myself, tried every diet known to modern man and even convinced myself it was okay to be this large (354lbs). I was ashamed and wouldn't do the things I use to love to do because of the comments. I remember one Christmas when I took my kids to the mall a small boy(maybe 3) turned to his mother and grandmother and said momma look how big that lady is did they blow her up like a balloon? The women apologized and chastized him but he was only being honest. We left the mall right after that with me in tears, I never went back. Well from here my weight began to effect my health, breast cancer 4 years ago, atrial fibulation 3 years ago and then coronary artory diease 2 years ago. All doctors agrred that my weight was a contributing factor to my health problems. The heart doctor has begged me to consider RNY and 2 years later here I am. I'm now 5 days post op and feeling better everday. I don't regret having the surgery but it's been quite a ride!!! Well thanks for letting me blab on about my life and good luck and God bless to all.....
