Raygirl414
I never felt uncomfortable with my weight before. I was happy with the size that I was. My clothes fitted and I felt comfortable in my clothing. I had my 3rd child and soon after I began to gain weight slowly. Soon I was diagnosed with Graves Diease, which I began to lose the weight without effort because my metabolism was working overtime and I was shedding the pounds without efftort. Then I took the radioactive iodine and I became hypothyroid, it slowed my metabolism way way down. I dieted and I would lose a pound (like 1 pound in 2 -3 months). Very discouraging. Then it got to the point even dieting, I could not lose the weight, instead of losing, I was gaining. I am also top heavy (large breast) bra size right now is 56 G. That is too far in the alphabet (LOL). Yes, I have back pain from carrying the twins. That's what it feels like, carrying two babies on your chest. I am having difficulty in getting up from low sitting places, so I am more apt to sit in a chair than on a couch or better yet stand, which in turn hurts my back cause of the extra weight from my chest. Then I started experiencing the food/acid coming back up which caused me to take Nexium (more pills).
When i reached 300 lbs, and my doctor wrote in my chart "obese" made me cringe. I did not like that and I knew it was time to do something. I had heard about the bariatric procedure and knew 2 people who had the surgery and they look great. Me and my bestfriend (both with weight issues) decided (I had my mind made up - she was still scared) to have the surgery. We talked about what would fit our lifestyle. We both support each other which I think will work out fine. We are requesting surgery dates together, so we can do it together. I had heard about Dr. Wood through one of my high school friends that had the surgery. She had a weight problem all her life and she looks good. I suffer from arthritis in my knee and carpal tunnel syndrome. I have a family history of diabetes. Luckily, I don't have it and I don't want it. I made my mind up to do something about it. I started working out about 3 times a week, working on the weak parts of my body. I was getting fit but not losing weight.
Last month, I had my consult with Dr. Wood's office. My BMI was 54. That is not good. That really convinced me that I have to do something. This past Monday, I had my psychiatric evaluation and now I need a letter of support from my private doctor. My husband and best friend are my best support. My kids don't really know about what the surgery is about, (they are boys, their minds are on girls). I am ready. With God by side, everything will be fine. My friend has a test to take, and I have la letter of support to get. We should be right by April and hopefully this will be my birthday present.
