Rebecca_B
I have been overweight my entire life. When I was younger, people called me big-boned. I was told it was okay to weigh more because I am tall. I got lots of "You have such a pretty face..." I was constantly trying to lose. I would diet and exercise and lose a few pounds....but they kept finding me.
I have PCOS. It messes up my hormones. I have diabetes and high blood pressure. These go hand in hand with PCOS. I have high cholesterol. Actually 185 is not too terrible, but my good is low and my bad is high. My knees hurt. I'm depressed and anxious. Well, it is no wonder.
If it exists and is "guaranteed" then I have likely tried it. Curves, YMCA, swimming, walking, lo-carb, lo-fat, lo-calorie, and on, and on, and on. I have had partners, done it solo, and belonged to groups. I just don't know what else to do.
So, I talked to my Dr about RNY surgery. I have my initial information and support group on 9/21 and my first consult with Dr. Gagne at West Penn Bariatric Center on 10/7. Hopefully, I will be having surgery sometime in 2/2010.
I am full y committed to making this the last time I do anything drastic for weight loss. I will be taking on a new way of life. I am dedicated to getting it right and having no complications and being successful with this. I want to lose the weight, but also keep it off forever. Good luck to all of you trying to do the best you can for your body.
Rebecca
