And so it begins...5/29/10

Jun 29, 2010

Hi there,

Before I begin this whole "Blogging" thing, let me first explain that I plan on keeping this as anonymous as possible. It's embarrassing to get to my size in and of itself, but to publicly promote a possible failure is just too much for me to handle. Period.

I hate the word Blog.

That being said, the name's Nunya (as in Nunya Bid'ness). I'm a 26 year old female stuck in the mid-west. I am married to a very devoted man, who, to proctect his privacy, will be referred to as J. We've been married for almost 5 years, but have been together since my senior year of high school (about 8 years). I currently reside about 20 minutes away from where both myself and my husband grew up. I work about 10 minutes from home. I am a Christian (but not one of those in your face, totally annoying, will point out all your sins kind of Christians). We have 2 cats.

I recently made the decision to have the roux-en-y (gastric bypass surgery). I have to go through a 6 month program and my estimated surgery date is around February 1, 2011. I went to the surgeon's office this week and had my initial consultation.

Measurements:

• Height 5'9.5"
• Weight 412
• Waist 57"
• Neck 19"
• Bicep 22"
• Forearm 14.5"
• Chest 62.5
• Hip 68"
• Thigh 35"
• Calf 23.5"
• BMI 62

I am so pleased that I started a new life today. Not even a new life. I'm starting MY life. A life where I can wear a tank top when it's hot outside. A life where I can fly to visit my friends and family in Florida. A life where I can sit anywhere I want. A life where I can shop at any store for clothing. A life where I can walk anywhere and not be out of breath. Most importantly though, I want a life that my husband and I can enjoy together with our children.

I honestly don't know what my new life will bring, but I'm just so excited. On the other hand though, I'm afraid of failing. Clearly getting to this weight is such a disgusting mess. I have tried countless diets, but I'm really feeling like this is it.

My goals are very simple.

• Track weight loss.
• Use this as a tool to learn from my mistakes.
• Loose weight and keep it off.
• Get pregnant.
• Don't die young.

Almost two years ago, my aunt, who was bigger than me, went through roux-en-y surgery. She looks and feels amazing. She gets around so much better--so she was my guinea pig. She referred me to her surgeon....and so it begins.

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