wandasjourney
My story is long, with many twists and turns. I was an obese child, and it continued for me into adulthood. I have lost the same hundred pounds several times, always gaining it back. My last big wt loss was 137lbs on Atkins, a year later I had a tummy tuck, my mom died five months later, I ate a bagel and that was the end of that! Smart huh?!?! That was eight years ago, I haven't gained it all back, my top weight was 313 lbs. After being so frustrated with myself and not being succesful at any diet I have attempted (long term) I felt like surgery was the only option left for me. While I haven't gained all the weight back, it was creeping up on me and I felt helpless to stave it off. I felt like I couldn't possibly live long enough to see grandchildren. I have a laundrey list of co-morbidities that were slowly killing me, not to mention being uncomfortable in my own skin. I couldn't even tie my own shoes, I'm the typical "apple", all belly/back no butt or legs. I'm looking forward to my new life, my surgery was on April 29, 2008. Knowing when I'm full seems to be a learning process for me, but so far I am doing well. My biggest fear is the long term, I pray that I am smart enough to continue the life long changes that I have comitted to.
I'd love to hear from anyone that might have some of the same feelings I've experienced.
