Life as I know it

Nov 05, 2017

Like most people my weight has been a personal demon most of my life.  I graduated high school at 225, got as high as 252, dropped to 175 a few years later, got married at 190, 5 years later had bariatric surgery at 340, 3 years later got divorced at 165, and 8 years later had 4 knee surgeries got up to 260, dropped to 195 last year and currently I’m up to 235.  

It isn’t easy keeping the weight off, even with the help of surgery because life gets in the way.  I’ll work hard for a few months and then I’ll look at the chicken or egg and the very site of it makes me want to gag, and I think to myself “I cannot choke down another piece of chicken/egg to stay on this diet”.  I’ll start eating carbs again and then I won’t be able to stop.  I’ve done this circle for years.  

I got “back on the wagon” last month because I developed plantar fasciitis in my right foot and the pain is killing me.  I know if I dropped the weight it would put less pressure on my heel and I would feel better.  It’s not the best reason to lose weight but right now if that’s what it takes to motivate me than I’ll take it.  

I’m doing this weight loss journey a little different.  I’ve read blogs from other people, but never fully participated as a member.  I hope as I share my up’s and downs I’ll be able to hold myself more accountable for my actions.  

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About Me
27.5
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Nov 05, 2017
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Before & After
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Pre-surgery weight (May 2000)
340lbs
2 years post op (Feb 2002)
165lbs

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