cybird
I have had a problem with my weight since 7th grade when I discovered the TV. I was able to keep it under control through HS by playing Football and baseball but after HS I gradually went up. In1996 when I got married I weighed in at 279 and I thought that was heavy. Little did I know that it would get much worse.
10 years and 120 pounds and 4 kids later I am finally making a decision that I hope will change my life and my childrens life forever.
I have 4 kids under the age of 9 and it is heartbreaking to not be able to teach them to ride their bike or play catch with them or hop on a ride at Disneyland. My children are paying a serious price due to my weight but most of all I am missing out on all of the things a father should be able to do for and with their children.
My wife and I were blessed to have a beautiful baby girl in Dec 2006 who has Down Syndrome.. When I look at her I feel closer to heavan than ever but I also realize the long term ramifications that come with raising such a special child. She will depend on me and her mother throughout her life. I realize more than ever that I have a serious responsibility to take care of myself so I can in turn take care of her.
I am hoping and praying that this surgery will be a start to a better life for my family and I. I have so much to live for and I have so many responsibilites that sometimes it seems overwhelming. I need my energy back. I need to stop waking up in the middle of the night in pain. I need to be able to run with my children and raise them. Most of all I need to be a better husband.
I am hoping that this will open new doors for me as well as improve the ones already opened. I am doing this for myself but most of all I am doing it because I know that their are a lot of people who like having me around and want to see me healthy too.
