Wrenegade
Have been heavy on and off (mostly on) since about 1974. I have gained and lost the same 100+ pounds so many times I have honestly lost count. Anybody can lose weight, but keep it off? Not so much.
I've been on every diet you can name. I've joined groups. I've seen doctors. I've taken speed, Fen-Phen, Ephedra and Meridia. I've even had a "Gastric Bubble"! These things all worked, until they were withdrawn.
Exercise? Been there, done that. I've done (even taught, during one thin period) aerobics and jazz dance.
I am a type 2 Diabetic, have HBP and high cholesterol. I am depressed and have trouble sleeping. I take 10 pills a day for all that stuff. My knees are killing me, (remember those dance classes?) so I take several pills a day for that, too.
Of course it's the weight. And sure, I could lose it... "on my own"..... again. And again. But, I'm so done with that. I simply cannot face another diet failure.
>> I need help! <<
So, even though I nearly lost a very dear friend to complications of a botched WLS - here I am, hoping to get approval for myself.
I have just started the process, so I have at least 6 months of work ahead of me to get approved. I am happy to have found this website. I value all the wisdom from others who have gone through the process. Looking at all the before and after pics is very inspiring. I hope to be there myself one day.
Cheers!
