jiji21
My name is Jennifer and I'm a 33 year old office manager/tax professional in West Texas. I've been obese since I was 8 years old. In school it was never a problem since I was active and played sports but since getting married 10 years ago I've gained 100 + pounds. Like most of you, I've done every diet known to man but always gained back and then some.
Two years ago on a cruise, I met a couple who had both had WLS. I was amazed, they were beautiful and didn't look like they had ever been overweight. They told me about their surgeries, showed me their scars, and told me about this website. They had just enjoyed scuba diving in Cozumel, Mexico. As soon as I got home, I checked out this site and set forth researching surgeons. I had always wondered about WLS but never thought it was something I would do. That started my journey of doctors, tests, and insurance. Well, my insurance never came through so I was crushed of course. This year I came into a little money and it was almost enough to pay for the surgery. Along with some of my savings I have enough to pay for the surgery. Then the guilt started. Is it fair to spend every extra penny we have on myself? I could sure pay alot of bills with this money. My DH finally told me to do what I wanted. He knows how miserable I am and how happy this will make me. I don't have many health problems from my obesity. I have high blood pressure, PCOS, back pain, hypothyroidism, and sleep apnea. I want to be healthier but I also want to be able to enjoy life. I want to ride on an airplane without a seat belt extender. I want to dine in a restaurant booth or not worry about breaking the chair. I want to shop in a mall without having to sit everytime I see a bench. And most of all, I want a child. I've had a great time spoiling my nephews, neice, and stepkids, but I want a child of my own. I had come to terms with the fact that I would never have kids. But now I realize that it can be an option.
To the couple I met on the Carnival Ecstasy:
If you ever come across me on this site, I want to say thank you! Because of you, I have a chance at life and I am forever grateful.
