wheezie
I was a slim, active child and teenager. We lived near to the sea and I spent all my summers swimming, rowing and sailing. I also used to dance.
I became overweight after I had my first child. I was 21 years old. I never lost the weight and went on to have two other children. I put on more weight with each child and after each child.
Two months ago, I was turned down by two life insurance companies for cover on the basis of my BMI and the fact that I take medication to control my blood pressure. I was so upset and mortified that I was considered such a risk. That very week, I decided I had to do something about my weight and life.
I found a brilliant company run by a lovely husband and wife team who have been brilliant. I originally phoned them to ask about the lap band and was told about the other options including the sleeve. I had never heard of the sleeve but the more I heard about it and researched it, the more I realised it was a better, and the right, option for me.
So here I am. My surgery is booked for 28 October 2008 in Brno in the Czech Republic.
I am excited.
I am scared to death.
My current weight is 276lb
BMI 47.5
