Trish C.
I have been overweight all of my adult life. My kids, 14 and 17 now, have never seen me at a normal weight. I have never been able to run with them, play sports, ride rollercoasters and so on. I really am healthy as far as co-morbidities go. I am going for a sleep study though as it seems I more than likely have sleep apnea. But, I have normal blood pressure and no other major health problems, except the fact that i'm morbidly obese. I really hate that term, but I have to accept it. For now anyway. What I do have, is osteoarthritis, vennous insufficiency which has now turned colors and hurts tremendously. I can't exercise like I need to, I can't run, jog, walk for any length of time, squat, sit easily on the toilet to go to the bathroom. I have trouble putting on socks and shoes. It hurts to stand and cook dinner for my kids. I'm tired ALL the time, and really don't sleep well at night.
I have been debating on this surgery since 2004, when my fiance had his done. He did really well, but has regained some weight. He had no problems, he just lost sight of where he was going and can't get back. I on the otherhand, have waited this long so that I can be sure it is the right thing for me to do. I have yo-yo dieted, just like anyone else going through this journey. I am really good for a few weeks, and then hit a wall, unable to lose and then I lose faith. Just recently, I have changed my way of eating and have been doing really well for about 3 months now. I started at 365 lbs and am now down to 342 lbs. Weight still fluctuates, but it does have a downward trend. My only fear, is I can't get it off fast enough by myself to completely sustain this lifestyle. I need help, to keep me functioning. I know that once enough of this weight comes off and I am able to do the things I have always wanted to do, I will then be able to sustain my weight loss. So, that's my story, I would like to be between 150-160 lbs as a goal. I go to my first surgeons appointment on July 18th. I can't wait!!
