kim_harper
November 2, 2006
Well~ I think I have been hanging around here for long enough without posting my story. So here goes! I am 31 years old, married and a mother to four wonderful children. I was a skinny child, but once puberty hit I became pudgy. In high school I was a size 12/14. After I had my fouth child I weighed 200 lbs. Now 10 years later I weigh 250 lbs. Food has always been important in our family. My grandmother instilled in me a love of cooking and serving my family. We cook and eat for every celebration and sadness. I do not binge eat, but I do overeat. My weakness is mexican food, and late night snacks. Besides being overweight, I am completely healthy. But... I can not do all the things that I wish I could do. I want to be able to ride on the banana float in the summer, without the fear of falling off and not being able to pull myself up. I want to be able to instill in my children a healthier way of life. I want to live and teach them by example. Today, I will take the first step in my WLS journey. I have an appointment to see Dr. John Alexander. I will post again tomorrow regarding the appointment. To everyone good luck and God Bless you all.
