mom4sadie
My story of obesity begins as a child. It all mushroomed after moving to Kentucky in 1977 when I was in 2nd grade and it has gone down hill since then. My father has always had a mild weight problem but my mother has not. I have always struggled to fit into the mold she "wanted" for a daughter, but have fallen way short on it.
Four years ago I lost 110 pounds and had about 60 more to go then tragedy struck and I lost my grandmother who I was very close to. I then moved in to care for my grandfather and my eating was out of control again. He passed away 10 months later and it has been up and down since. I have re-gained all but 30 pounds but if I don't do something soon.. I'll be right back up there.
My highest weight that I know of was 365.
On April 8, 2008, my doctor had a heart to heart with me. We've known each other for years and he knows I have tried everything. He had tried talking to me before about WLS but I wouldn't have any of it. However, for the past 6 months I had been thinking about it. He gave me a lot to think about and I decided a week later to pursue it. I had settled on Lap Band in the beginning but after attending the class and stuff I am leaning more now towards Gastric Bypass. I am a huge carb and sweet eater, but to be honest... the thoughts of it scare me to death.
I had my first appointment this week and I go tomorrow for my cardiology clearance- stress me out big time! Then it is int he hands of the insurance company... we'll see.