TerryLynnL
Where to being....Well I'm 35, not yet married but engaged to the love of my life who I've been with for 9 wonderful years! My fiance supports me in anything I do.
I guess I have pretty much always struggled with my weight, as a child I was always a couple pounds heavier than everyone else. Growing up, if we wanted anything to snack on at home we had to ask. I guess I was rebellious because if I was told No, I would simply sneak it.
I became pregnant at the age of 18 and gained 80lbs during my pregnancy. My daughter was born in 1991, she was born with severe brain damage due to the Doctor's incompetance. She was not able to walk or talk but I couldn't put her in a group home, I took care of her myself. During the following years I was unable to work as I was caring for my daughter full time. Slowly the weight started to pack on. I ended up with depression and anxiety attacks and food was my comfort. Sadly my daughter passed away in 1996.
I have tried every diet known to man! Yes, I've had success on some of them but the weight always came back and then some. I have several co-morbidities including, hypertension, sleep apnea, fibromyalgia and my sugar and cholestoral levels are borderline, not to mention the pains in my knees, hips and just about everywhere else.
I have finally decided that it's time to take charge of my life before it's gone. I have a long time friend who will be making this WLS journey with me also.
