sherrymac
My story is familiar. I have been overweight most of my life. I have tried every diet that you can think of -some worked for awhile but I eventually gained that back and more. Finally, you reach a low point in your life when you decide that you do not want to live this way anymore and it is time to do something drastic. It was a turning point for me to say out loud that I wanted gastric bypass surgery. Although, it is obvious that I am overweight that was the first time that I had really openly admitted that I had a serious problem. Like a lot of people I have gone to weight watchers meetings but this was not in the same league...I had to admit to myself that I was morbidly obese and that I had a problem that I could not solve by myself. When I first broached the subject of surgery to my husband, he immediately told me that he loved me just as I am.....Lets think about that......what I am is someone who has headaches, backaches, high blood pressure, low self esteem , is always tired and comfortable watching life instead of being an active participant. I have many blessings but I am not getting all of the joy I can out of each moment because I am scared or embarassed to participate because of my weight. Life is precious but I am just doing enough to get by.....thats what I want to change....I deserve more and my husband who loves me more that anything deserves more than that. This journey for self change began early this spring. My husband has been very supportive but now I have a surgery date of November 28th, I know that he is scared. I am scared but excited. I am ready for my surgery to be over and the weight loss to begin. Some people think of their surgery date as their new birthday, I don't know about that yet, but I am definately ready for a "do over" because this time I am not gonna be scared, shy, embarassed because this time I am gonna face the world with a smile on my face, joy and thankfulness in my heart ---and sexy little body!
