Keli H.
Hey everyone! I am originally from Traverse City, MI and am 25 years old. I have struggled with weight all my life. Even at age 6 I remember feeling like I wasn't the same as my friends, I knew I was a fat kid. And just in case I forgot that I was different, some kid was always around to remind me. Despite this, I've always had a pretty good self esteem and the weight never really bothered me until college. I always had a lot of friends, had boyfriends, and was always part of the "cool crowd." Until recently, my weight never really kept me from doing anything. Although I was able to play college softball, I quit my junior year because the weight was impacting my game too much. After that, the weight gain increased at a rapid pace.
I met my boyfriend about a 1 1/2 years ago, he loves me just the way I am. This made me think more and more about having a family and how I may not be able to have kids because of my weight. It wouldn't be healthy and I wouldn't be able to keep up with them. This is what has really driven me to do something about my problem. Not to mention I can't stand to hear one more person tell me, "you have such a pretty face!" 
that is so insulting to me! A simple "you are pretty" would do, thank you.
I truly think that everything happens the way it is suppose to because this process has been long but for the most part easy. I jumped through all the hoops for my insurance company and was approved right away. The pre-op testing has been cake and everything has really fallen into place. I CANNOT wait to have my before and after pictures up and say "I DID IT!"
