barbfine
Like most people here, I struggled with my weight my entire life. It has really permeated every part of my life for as long as I can remember. There have been good years and not such good years...but here i find myself at 42 years old and heavier than I have ever been. I started gaining weight after the birth of my son 4 years ago and it has been creeping up ever since. I have begun to realize how this is affecting every part of my life...my self-esteem, my relationship and eventually my son.
One of my 'wake-up' calls was a few months ago when my son very innocently asked me why my tummy was so big. It was then that I began to realize that I was living in a state of deep denial and I needed to do something about this for once and for all. I have everything I want in my life- a great husband, a career I love (I am a middle school history teacher) and the most amazing little boy. I feel like it is time to deal with this WEIGHT once and for all.
I have been inspired to consider WLS by my husband - who has been on his own amazing journey - He had Gastric Bypass 2 weeks ago and he is doing great!!! He has supported me, loved me, encouraged me...but has never pushed me and I don't think I would be even considering this without him by my side.
So here I am at the beginning of this amazing journey- I am inspired by the storiesd I read here and hope to countmyself as another WLS success story in the near future!!
