sassyaseva
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Well to start...I have always been overweight. Born at 9 lbs 15 oz, I have always struggled to keep the weight off. After having a couple pregnancies that ended with my children being still born and the birth of my daughter in 2000, I reached the weight of 260. I lost about 40 lbs shortly after having her but soon began gaining uncontrollably. I've done a variety of attempts at weight loss...Weight Watchers, Adkins, exercise, medication, etc. You name it, I've probably tried it.
Although everyone, including all my doctors, can't believe my weight on the scale due to just looking at me, I can FEEL the weight and I am miserable So...I started my weight loss journey (again) on November 28, 2012. After the realization that the medical conditions that I have are mainly weight induced or aggravated by my weight, I made the decision to pursue surgery. I had looked into this before and got scared due to all of the back lash that I was receiving from family.
I had my first appointment November 28, 2012 with a starting weight of 316.2 (my biggest ever
I am well on my way to a better me. I had to take the first step for ME and not worry about the opinions of others. I have put this in God's hands for him to carry me through and watch over me. |
. My health in declining and is being hindered in many ways and I know that my weight has everything to do with it.
) and began a 1,500 calorie regiment on December 2, 2012.
