Peterson908
Hello! My name is Phyllis and I'm 24 years old. I guess I have the same story as many of you reading this. I was "normal" weight till I was about 8... (atleast that's what the pictures say to me). I don't ever remember being skinny. Currently, I weigh 246 and have been ranging from 240-250 for the past year. I've decided on WLS last December (08)... and have been pretty persistant about it. I've already completed all my paperwork and screenings. I am currently waiting for my 5th month visit on April 21st and will hopefully be getting a surgery date for early June (maybe even the end of May)!! Words can't express my excitement! I currently wear a size 20 and have ranged from a 18-22 for the past 3-4 years. I chose the LapBand surgery and feel confident that this is the best choice for me. I started working out daily for 30 minutes on the elliptical about 3 weeks ago... I would like to lose SOME weight before the surgery. I am extremely nervous about handling my emotional eating post-op. I am a STRONG believer in "The Secret" and know when there is will there is way!
A little background info...
I received my BA in Psychology and my MA in Teaching from Fairleigh Dickinson University. I currently teach 2nd grade in Newark, NJ. I have an amazing girlfriend (Kerry) whom supports me like crazy! I love her with everything I've got! We have been together since August 2007. We live together with my mom, grandmother, and our 2 dogs - Zoey (pitbull/boxer) and Hershey (Dachshund). We love to travel and just be together as often as possible.
