RiahG
I am a middle child and that's pretty much where I have always prioritized myself... somewhere in the middle. I never completely ignore my needs but they are always addressed after the needs of others. This can be a virtue or a downfall. I have watched myself grow larger and larger over the last 10 years to the point where I can no longer ignore the fact that I have needs. I need to love myself enough to take hold of my future and make it better. I need to love my kids and husband enough to be around for them. I need to love me.
I have started this journey to a better me after alot of soul searching. I am one of the lucky ones who has obtained insurance approval for the band. I complained at first about all the different aspects required to obtain that approval... months of meeting with the surgeon, a dietician, an exercise therapist, and a counselor. What I have found in the process is a sincere desire for change within me. The kind that cannot be inspired by others but only by honest reflection on where I am coming from and a positive outlook for the future.
Thanks for joining me in the journey.
