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When I was in my late teens and early 20's, my body took care of my weight on it's own. I never weighed more than 135 at 5"4. By my mid 20's. I was married and pregnant, and let me tell you....I gained 75 lbs in those nine months. I kept telling myself the weight was because my hormones were out of whack, and I would get my body back (mostly) after the birth. Well, that didn't happen. I went from a size 8/10 before I was pregnant, to a rapid progression to a 28/30. Well, maybe not too rapid. I mean, almost 11 years, yes years, after my first son was born, my husband and I were expecting our second child. I was 295 then. I was terrified I would load on the pounds again. Thinking "Oh my goodness" I can't do this. If I weigh 350.....yikes. Well, I only gained a few pounds while pregnant the second time around, and hoped that something would click in my body, and I would start to lose weight after the birth. Maybe nursing would work, and the new one could help me. But the nursing didn't work....hasn't for three generations of women (thank science for formula). So....here I am 36, (did I tell Julie I'm 35?) 5'4" and 315! I talked to my husband years ago about wieght loss surgery, he said....he didn't think it was a good idea, that I could work it off....( I think I weight 220 at the time) and I thought he was right. Then earlier this year....I said..."Honey, I'm thinking WSL again". The took a deep breath....and said..."I'm behind you, all the way." I am sick of not being able to play in the snow, or enjoy thrill rides anymore. I am tired of having to use the handicap stall in public restrooms, of getting out of breath getting in and out of bed. I am tired of the seat belt extendor in my car....I am just sick of it. I actually do like to work out. Especially with weights, but with this much weight to lose, It would take years, and I don't want to wait years to get my life back.
