classiladi13
Well my story is very much like many others who struggle with obesity. I have been overweight all of my life. In grade school I was always the biggest person (or girl at least) in my class. I've always played sports (and good I might add), but my uniform was always too small and I would always pull and tug on it so I wouldn't stick out any more then I already did. I never went to prom, and I only went to one homecoming dance. Unfortunately, I've never been successful at weight loss. I've tried almost everything, but my addiction to food always prevailed. To be honest, I don't know what it would be like to be thin. I've always been referred to as the "big" or "heavy-set" girl and I'm tired. I want to live and enjoy life. Right now I live to eat rather than eating to live. Like any other addiction, the first step to recovery is admitting that you have a problem. So now that I realize I have a problem, I'm ready to take the necessary steps to obtain the tool to help conquer the problem.
I've decided to have the VSG (Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy) surgery. I have attended the seminar and now I am ready to go for my consultation visit. Unfortunately, the company I work for excludes obesity surgery from our insurance plan, so I'm totally self pay. 
Why am I not surprised? Anyway, because of this, I'm still searching for the BEST terms and interest rate to finance my surgery, but I trust God and I know He will make a way. For once in my life, I'm looking forward to being on the losers bench. 
Thank you all in advance for your kind words of encouragement and for sharing all of your stories. Each and every one of you have been an inspiration to me and I am grateful for this site.
Blessings to all.
