Catitude100
I am sure my story is the same as many, many of you. I was very thin up until I got married when I was 18. I weighed 128 lbs on my wedding day. My mother used to have to sew my front pants pockets closed because I was so thin my hip bones protruded.
Throughout my life, I have lost and gained over 100#'s several times.
I have had 4 gorgeous children and after my divorce lost 142 lbs, got into extreme women's body building and LOVED it! But, during a trip to Mexico, went crazy on the guacamole and margaritas and that's when the rollercoaster started again the last time and I gained almost all of it back. At my heaviest, I was 305 lbs when my Dr said he couldn't put me on his scale anymore, I was too heavy.
I cyrrently care for my parents, who live up the road. My father had a stroke and is now partially paralyzed. My mom on dialysis. I am the only child who can care for them. That and my 4 kids and my grandson, keep me so busy. I had an epiphany in Feb 2009....who is going to care for any of them if I die?
I have had high blood pressure since I was 20. I have had it treated 3 times but always quit after a month of two. I felt I was too young for the medication and just refused to take it. Feb 2009, I decided to go back on it....since then a second med has had to be added. I need to change my life. I AM needed, I AM loved and my life IS important. So........
Here I am! I have met the BMI criteria, and have the high blood pressure. I have had three of my 4 REQUIRED psychology appts so far and once that is finished, I meet with my surgeon after Medica approves me. I am nervous about being denied.....
There is SO much more I could write. But, this is it. I need to get my life in order and I NEED to be here for my kids, family and me. I love life and I want to be healthy. I want to be here to see my grandson get married. I have SO much to live for.
I would LOVE any advice you can give me.....
