Carolfay
I grew up as a thin child, which stayed thru my teen years. My older brother called me stretch and Olive Ole. I am tall, but that's just mean!!! 
Then it all changed !! After I married and had children it was a struggle all the time. I've tried diet pills, exercising, fasting, and it worked...it just doesn't last. I just gave up after a few weeks and then I would gain back what I lost and then some..
I went into Nursing mainly to help my son. He had very bad asthma, and I spent so much time in the hospital with him, it was a natural choice. I have been a nurse since 1979. The area I loved most was Emergency. I worked over 20yrs in the ER. As I got heavier, I found it too hard to keep up with all the activity. I work at a great hospital that has a speciality in Hearts. I really feel guilty and embarressed when I have to teach my patients about healthy living and dieting.
I'm tired of being overweight, and out of shape. I want to wear cute outfits, and feel attractive again! 
I have seen Dr Walton and have started all my pre-op requirements. I had to do a Sleep study and now I have to see a Cardiologist. I still have to see the Psych Dr. I really hope I can have my surgery this August 2008....I'm not sure how long this process will take. I'm on the Quick start diet and I really feel like I'm eating too much. I'm not used to eating every 2-3 hours. (Shakes, bars and lean/green)
