YamahaMommy
I am 24 years old. 5'3 and I weigh 242 pounds pre-op. Which may not seem like much compared some who get the surgery. I know that alot of people will say to me that Im not heavy enough for surgery. But at this point in my life, Im ready for a change. Ive struggled with my weight my entire life since I was 10. I dont know what it feels like to be healthy or to be able to run without stopping 10 seconds later in pain. I dont know what its like to shop anywhere but plus size stores. Diabeties runs so HIGH in my family, and it scares me to death that I could be on the road to getting it. I look at this opportunity as a chance to restart while Im still young. Ive lived 25% of my life unhealthy and I want to live the next 75% healthy, thin, confident, and proud of myself.
I was married at the age of 18, and 9 months later I had my daughter. When I got married I weighed 205 and wore a size 16, After I had my daughter I weighed 230, then gained another almost 10 pounds and came very close to 250. And Ive been struggling ever since trying to keep under 250 but I never can get below 225. In fact I only hit 225 once in the past 5 years. I am now 232 with a BMI of 42, and I wear a size 22/24. Im so ready to have this surgery, and change my life! My daughter is 4 now and I want to be able to enjoy her young years, be able to play with her outside, and teach her how to live healthy as well.
I am a photographer which is very difficult being overweight, I have a very hard time running around during the wedding ceremony to get all the right shots. I am also a musician/Worship Leader. Ive tried so hard to go somewhere with my music, but this body and lack of confidence is holding me back from my dreams. And I want to achieve every goal I set my mind to and I want to do it while Im young. So I have to start here. Now is the time for me, 2011 is my year.
