Gwen H.
My story begins like most stories, of the girl who is just a little overweight in High School going on a one starvation diet after another until she really is obese. By the time I was in my mid-twenties I was 200 lbs, then I had my first child and gained 50, then with my second I gained 30 and gave up.
Not only did I give up on my weight but I gave up on life. It took a tragedy in my family to wake me up and realize that I'm not dead yet and I can change my life.
On August 13, 2008 I got my Lap-Band, on August 14, 2008 I turned 39 and on August 18, 2008 I started nursing school. My life began anew on August 13, 2008. It's a slow and sometimes bumpy ride but I'm glad I'm here and I'm glad to finally be heading in the right direction.
