inmyownskin
I have struggled with weight issues since I was about 8 years old. By 4th grade I was already 180lbs. I have done all types of diet and exercise as most of us on here have with no real results. In 2007 I decided tha WLS was the way for me to go. I wanted to have RNY but 2 surgeons advised because I was so young and had no kids the lapband might be my safest bet. I decided to go along with it and within 6 months I knew it was the wrong decision. Still I remained determined to make it work. Now I know that it is definitely not working for me and I need to do something or risk losing my life and not being able to do all the things I want. I come from a family of overweight people with a history of hypertension, diabetes, and degenerative joint disease. Last month my mom at 49 years old had her 1st of 2 total knee replacement surgeries. I realized that I need to get this weight off or risk being in her position. I am currently in medical school and constantly wonder how will my patients react to me telling them about healthy living if I look the way I do. I cannot wait to get the ball rolling on this revision so I can live my best life possible.
