redrayne63
I am a 45 year young mother of three gorgeous girls. I spent most of my life as a relatively thin person. After my second child, I became less active and developed Diabetes resulting in a steady weight gain to a very unhealthy and unflattering now of 277lbs. I am tall and can carry more than alot of people, but I am so tired of hearing that I would be so pretty thinner, or that they could NEVER see me thin as I am so BIG BONED. I am NOT big boned etc....I know the body trapped under all this fat....but, its not even about that, its about not having to take five different meds per day for Diabetes, blood pressure, cholesterol, etc...its not having to take a sleep med cause you have apnea due to your weight. Its not dying of a weight induced heart attack at an early age like my father. Its setting a good example for my daughters and its being able to fit in the dang rollercoasters at the park with my girls instead of sitting on the bench because youre scared to be humiliated in front of them when your big booty doesnt fit! I researched and am torn now between lap band and the regular roux en y gastric surgeries. I have had my initial visits and have until November the 13th to make up my mind but I am leaning towrds the band. I wanna know all you can tell me about the ins and outs of both procedures. Please help me as I am so thoroughly confused.
