prcrazy
Over the years I have tried diet and exercise to address my obesity - Weight Watchers, Atkins, slim fast shakes and too numerous times - low cal and low fat diets to name a few. I have lost weight on all of these however gained it all back and more. I have done the exercise tapes, walking on a treadmill and strength training. I feel that I have exhausted all of the options available to me other than weight loss surgery. I have given long serious thought to having weight loss surgery. Probable longer than 5 years. I am aware that weight loss surgery is not a cure but a tool to assist in weight loss. I understand that it requires a lifelong commitment and that my success or failure will depend on my ability to modify my behavior.I have 3 children - the youngest being 14 years of age. I turned 40 this year and I want to live to see my children get married and see my grandchildren. I have become more of a homebody because when you can't enjoy walking, shopping or doing the things that everyone else is doing - you tend to avoid those situations. I won't travel because I know that I will not be able to fit in an airline seat or be able to fasten the seat belt. When we go to a restaurant as a family, we have to get a table because unfortunately it is hard to eat when you breasts are where your plate should be. Just a few things that I have not been able to do because of my weight has been shopping with two teenage daughters, riding a roller coaster with my son or go to local festivals because I get out of breath and tired. I feel like my weight has caused me not to enjoy alot of things. I want to be healthy and I am trying to make those changes so that I can be able to live longer. Thank you for taking the time to read this.