macha365

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  • BMI 35.9

Obesity & Me

Describe your behavioral and emotional battle with weight control before learning about bariatric surgery.

All of my life I have been overweight, I remember having to get the size 6X dresses when I was little, then it seemed like I ended up in a full size bra at age 10, as a teen I was never less than a size 16. As I got older I would have done anything to be back in a 16. I remember being bullied but more than that I always felt the need to liked by everyone. All of my life was about doing for others and not doing for me. My grandmother told me that if I just lost weight I would have men flocking to me, while in her other hand was some goodie that she expected to me to eat. I would always tell her that I wanted a man that would accept me at the high weight and then he would accept me at any weight.

What was (is) the worst thing about being overweight?

It was horrible finding clothes, becoming unhealthy and having people stare at me were the worst pieces.

If you have had weight loss surgery already, what things do you most enjoy doing now that you weren't able to do before?

I love being able to share my story with others, helping them on their journey. It has been fun shopping for new clothes and getting hand me downs from others! I love being healthier and being able to keep up with my kids while walking through the parks!

ARE YOU READY TO PAY IT FORWARD & SHARE YOUR JOURNEY? Your journey will help highlight the many ways weight loss surgery improves lives and makes a difference in our families, communities and world. EACH JOURNEY COUNTS as a voice towards greater awareness.

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