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I am a 39 year old female who has struggled with my weight since mid high school. At 14, I was diagnosed with a lymphoma cancer and have beaten that. I had 1 1/2 yrs chemo and 5 weeks straight radiation. Due to the steroids I had to take during this time, I ballooned from 98lbs to 175lbs in about a yrs. time. I married shortly after high school and continued to lose and regain my weight. After 7 yrs of married, and hearing my husband at that time say "if you don't lose that weight , I want a divorce," I finally said fine you got it. It was during that time that I was diagnosed with Hypothyroidism. This meaning my metabolism was very slow making it hard for me to lose weight. This is checked on a yearly basis now and medications adjusted as needed.
I am remarried for 9 years to a wonderful person and have a 2 year old son. I have struggled trying every new fad diet that comes out, was in the LA/Pure Weightloss program where I did remarkable to begin with losing 50 lbs, however, slowly the weight came right back on. I tried 2 session of the Weightwatchers program, losing 30 lbs in the first session, and only a couple in the second session, only to regain again. Have even been seen by a nutritionist. Have been active in a Jazzercise class for several years until recent due to no child care during class and our local YMCA. Due to financial constraints, I have had to discontinue my YMCA membership.
Went to see my family doctor on 5/12/09 and in the past 2 years my blood pressure has been elevated but we have not officially deemed me to have hypertension. My BMI is definately above the 40 range. I did request a referral to our local Center of Excellence Bariatric group and now am waiting for them to review my case to see if I can be considered for the surgery.
I truly hope that I will be accepted for this surgery as I am tired of being exhausted all the time; having aching back, knees and ankles; being short of breath when I play with or run after my 2 year old; want to change my self image and create a better eating and self esteem environment for myself and my family.
