KMDominguez
I am 33 years old and have struggled with my weight for years. I was always chubby as a kid, and thought of myself as fat. Looking back, I really wasn't that bad, but it was the beginning of self esteem and self image problems that I still struggle with. I've tried a wide variety of things to lose weight, and usually do lose a bit, but without fail, I always end up gaining it back and then some more. It has started to take a toll on my health (High blood pressure, sleep apnea, prediabetic, reflux) and I just don't feel good anymore. Its time for a change. I will be undergoing a sleeve gastrectomy on Mar 16, 2010.
I am currently a surgical resident, and hope to become a pediatric surgeon. In terms of my weight, my work is both a blessing and a curse. I am also a single mother of 2, and my kids are what keeps me going everyday. I look forward to being able to be more active with them and feeling more like getting out. I also want to be a better role model for them so they don't follow in my footsteps.
