Celia S.
Not exactly sure how I let myself get like this, but it's time for a change! After surgery I will never let myself get like this ever again.
I was always a chubby kid. Not sure if it was cause of eatting habits or cause of the depressing childhood I had. I started dieting when I was about 12 years old. When I was 18 I lost a lot of weight, ran everyday and was always active. When I met my husband I guess I got to comfortable, ate as I pleased, stopped running, and then had babies on top of that. I love my husband, my kids, my life, but I am not happy with how I look and the lack of energy. I also think because my husband works out of town all week, I am left alone with the kids what better then to eat my way to happiness while he is gone.
I decided before I had my son to visit with Dr. Peters. We were in the process of setting everything up and I got pregnant so it put things on hold. Now there is nothing holding me back. I started the process all over again. In order to get my insurance to pay for everything I had to see a dietican for 6 months and met with my PCP every 6 weeks. Honestly I have no health problems, but with the rate I am going in no time I will. Waiting for approval was the worst The 6 week wait kept me on pins and needles. The whole time I waited I kept thinking my insurance doesnt know me, they dont understand what this is like. I thought they were going to tell me no and keep seeing a dietican and do it yourself. Well I waited the 6 weeks so I called Dr. Peters office. As I was waiting for Dr.'s wife, Robbie, I checked my mail and there sat a letter from the insurance company that said I was approved!!!! I didnt know if I should jump up and down or cry so I screamed. Robbie then answered the phone and said are you ready to set a date. I was so happy and so nervous.
My date is set for January 11, 2010. I am not going to call this my journey, but a new experience and milestone in my life which is going to be such a happier healthier life. I have so much support behind me and I know things are going to go great!! This story isnt finished, it just started 
About Me
Before & After
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