jorgeandnicole
I am 28 years old. I weigh 494lbs.
I have battled the bulge since I was a child. When I was about 18, I wanted to go into the military. I took the ASVAB. I was told to get down on my weight. I did just that, but could not get rid of it all. I got involve with my now husband. I started gaining large increments of weight. I went from 180- 274 by the time I gave birth to my one and only child Errik.
For years I have dealt with this issue. We have gone to the dietition, changed our eating habits, and we are still obese. My son weighs 208 lbs at the age of 9.
Back in November I became ill. I had infected cellulitous and was put on IV antibiotics. I missed about a month of work and when I was released by the Dr to go back I came down with Bells Palsy. (A virus that enters I believe it is called the 7th cranial nerve system and paralyzes the facial muscles) It effected my right eye and I had to continue to go to my infectious disease Dr., PCP, and Optometrist. At the same time management at worked changed and I loss my job. Along with that my health insurance. Therefore, I applied for medicaid and was granted.
I was refered to bariatrics by my PCP before hand, but never took action. I was so scared. I saw a documentary about a severly obsese woman. She was young and beautiful. She had not other choice than death itself. She went for the surgery and the results were remarkable. If it was not for her initiative, I do not think I would persue this!
I am now looking for a "fat friendly PCP" who will assist me in fighting this life long battle. Along with that, I am looking for a Surgeon to assist me as well. The only thing is, they have to accept medicaid. I want to use this as a measure to renew the life that was stolen from me and my family. I do not want my weight to hold me prisoner any longer.
Anyone's comments and advise are always appreciated.
I ask God to strengthen me on this life long journey and to guide me along the right path so I may also see the light: Amen!
