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.

About Me
Williamsburg, KY
Location
30.9
BMI
RNY
Surgery
10/13/2008
Surgery Date
Aug 17, 2008
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