Annalita986
Here I am!
It seems strange to even have clicked 'register' and know I am right along side many others who are on their way to this amazing adventure! My name is Anne and I am 21 years old, 5'10, and am at a current weight of 367lbs.
I have been overweight the majority of my life..Right around age 10 is when the pounds began to pile on. Obesity runs along my grandmothers side, as does thyroid issues.
Growing up, I was always confidant and never was teased or bullied. I had great friends who never noticed the weight, which helped me not notice it either. That probably worked against me as efforts to lose always were nil. My family is very much a comfort food family..If someone was unhappy, lets get ice cream. Lose your job? Domino's pizza! I learned this at a young age and am only scratching the surface of how imbedded it has been in me. Its been a wonderful path to self-discovery..I dont think I would be at this turning point if I wasnt looking this problem in the face.
I have been on a slew on eating plans including, OA, OA HOW, Herbalife, Weight Watchers, your regular old diet and excersize routines. None ever made a noticable difference. I always felt like I was missing something. I had heard whispers of the Bariatric surgery and immediately said "What?? No Way! Thats quitting!"..I left that thought alone for a long time. It wasnt until about a 2 years ago that my grandmother had it done as well as a good friend at my church. The whispers became conversations had with these women. I started to feel more interest and started seeking out more information.
To make a long, LONG story short..It has taken a year now to get everything set up for surgery. It seemed like an eternity but, now I have a surgery date of December 20th, 2007! Everything is a green light and I am ready!
Lots of road blocks have come in my way with insurance and appointments and the like. The day after I had my surgery set date appointment, I lost my job...which meant no insurance. And the insurance I had, happened to pay almost all of the entire surgery/post-op costs!!! I managed to miraculously pull it back together and am back in the green! Im taking it as, This is a big, long journey to take. I need to be serious, I need to be true to myself, and ready to commit. It wont be easy, but God has led me to it...Every step of the way I feel in my heart, "Go and Fear Not, For I am With you".
Its time to be the Anne that is on the inside in every possible way I can! This is one tool that is going to help me shine and stand up!
