My story I am sure is a lot like everyone elses.  Slender when I got married, had children and have been over weight ever since.  Learned behavior thru yrs of depression, stress, ect that food became my comforter.  I have had to learn to pray more than eat but the damage is already done.  I have arthritis in both hips, & both knees, as well as fibromialgia. with fluid retention.  I have tried many diets and spent 3yrs on weight watchers to lose 96lbs and gain it all back plus some.  I wake up in pain and go to bed in pain.  Time for my life to start a new route and a healthier one as well.  I am a single mother of two chidren my daughter Stephanie is 25 and just made me a very happy grandma, my son Tommie is 14.  Now that the kids are older it is time for this mom to look out for herself and get healthy even if I have to have surgery to do it.  I am very much looking forward to meeting others and lending support whenever needed. 

Brenda Poteete

About Me
Location
40.9
BMI
Surgery
04/16/2007
Surgery Date
Mar 13, 2007
Member Since

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Lapband and Stress
Been A while I am still here
Calgon Please take me away
YEHAW I did it.........Lost 53lbs
Learning to understand the process
Self Doubt
Slight problem breathing thru left lung.
2 wks Post op
Life after surgery
Surgery date set

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