peggypreston
All my life has been based around food of some sort. I grew up in a large family and we had regular large dinners, and I usually finished my plate and then some. As I got older, my interest in food became a need for it to become my career, and it did. I was always fascinated at the art of cooking and baking, so I went to college and received my degree in just that.
I worked all my life in restaurants, hotels, bakeries and now in retail grocery. When I was in college we would see how many new restaurants we could eat at in a week and then use that for our papers in cooking class. Boy, those were the days.......
Being a part of the corporate world now, having business lunches and dinners are almost a requirement. I used to be very active and somewhere along the line I became sedatary to a point but still very active, the problem being food was a lot more of the percentage of activity.
Eating began to become an emotional attachment (how many of you have heard that before?) but it is oh so true. When we are bored, we eat, when we are angry, we eat, when we are depressed, we eat and when we are happy, we eat even more! Just like an alcoholic, it is who you are!
So about 1 1/2 years ago I finally got mad at myself and began to research WLS. I have gone from losing 30-60 pounds and then gaining it back as we all do, and always asking myself...why can't i just lose it all??? Well, for those of you who have never been overweight in your life...it isn't that easy!!
So, when I finish my journey, I vow to be an active part of support groups and help others who are struggling with weight as I do, and I will devote part of my life to that forever! I will always step in when I see some smart punks making fun of an overweight person or child and say my peace!
The beginning of my new life was when I attended Dr. Brian Lahmanns seminar at Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet, Illinois. When I left the hospital, I knew this was the path for me, and so my journey began......
and 9 months later I received my approval on April 10, 2007 just two days short of my 36th birthday and tomorrow, May 21st, 2007 my new life begins............
Pray for me and I promise to keep this site updated with pics and journal entries to let you know my emotional and physical changes as I go.......
A tribute to my supporters......
My husband who has been scared to death but still supports me no matter what. The man who married who was inside of me and not what was on the outside, Chad you are my best friend, soulmate, and I love you with all my heart baby!!
My two step sons who want to take care of their "Peggy" better than anyone, they light up my life!
My Mom, Dad, and brothers and sisters who supported me from day one and never judged me for my weight, but for who I am.
And my co-workers...I can't say enough about the support and love you have given me over the past 9 monts through this emotional roller coaster. It sure showed who my true friends were! I love you all!
My OH family...to the people who truly understand my struggles, joys and fears...I love you all!
