slimcolagirl
Two years ago, right before my 30th birthday, I went on a medically supervised fast to lose all this extra weight. Why did I go on such a drastic diet? Because a friend who went on the same diet said I wouldn't be hungry while on it. When you're only eating 500 calories a day your appetite goes away. Perfect, I thought, I'll be able to keep my mind off food long enough to lose a significant amount of weight. I did just that, losing 60 lbs in about 4 months. (My friend gained ALL of her weight back about a year ago.) The I went off the diet and my appetite came back. Over the last 2 years I've slowly watched the weight come back on, 45 lbs of the 60 I lost are back.
It was a few months ago that I realized this weight problem is actually bigger than me and I can't handle it alone. I'm going one step further and getting lapband surgery on Friday Jan 9th 2009. Hoping this will give me a tool that I can work with for many years in my battle against obesity. Type 2 diabetes runs in my family and I'm trying to avoid it at all costs. Would also love to get well enough to stop my feet and knees from hurting all the time... I feel like an old lady limping around and it's sad. I mean, I'm only 32!
Not telling anybody about the surgery (except husband) so relying on these boards and forums a lot for support. People can be very judgemental about these things so I'm keeping it a secret. I don't mind at all, its a juicy secret to have. :-) I'm here to also support anyone else who needs it.
