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In elementary school I was always at the end of the class line. (Maybe the 3rd or 4th from the end.) Also one of the biggest but at the same time not fat. Compared to the other children I was considered fat. So growing up I always thought I was fat . In high my weight began to accelerate . I wasn't interested in sports because I wasn't good at them and I was very shy . As with food during my school day I didn't eat breakfast because I had to wake up so early and lunch was a sloppy disgusting processed mess most of the week. So junk food was my lunch. Chips and soda ! Dinner was really the only time I at a good meal. Not healthy but good. Hamburger helper or chicken,canned veggies and rice. We really couldn't afford much variety.Well when I was 19 I started working at a fast food restaurant . So of course food was always available to me. I didn't know any discipline . I just ate what I wanted when I was at work . I still skipped out on breakfast and lunch. The regimen of eating once a day continued for years . Also no exercise. I wasn't lazy but I didn't do any extra exercise. I love going out with my friends every Thursday,Friday and Saturday night. At the clubs I danced all night and mingled. After the club we would stay out all night and walk around downtown, and of course grab something to eat.
When I was 28 , I was diagnosed with type 2 Diabetes and weighed 340lbs. I was devastated . I had never been on any medication, And I was also advised to give up the sweets and carbs. I gave up the chocolate, cakes, sugary drinks and ice cream. Then i gave up the chips. (A bag a day.) I lost 20lbs . Gave up on fried foods ,put in more veggies and lean meats and start to get more exercise lost another 20lbs.
Although I was eating much healthier and exercising . I felt I was at a stand still on losing weight and a diabetic. I was so scared of being a diabetic. I didn't want to lose any of my limbs or die from diabetes. So I researched weight loss surgery. I discovered that patients who have gastric bypass surgery are usually cured from diabetes. Eureka ! Decision made . The rest is history.
to be continued..................
