JENNIFER J.
Hello my name is Jennifer Johnson. People usually call me Jen. I am 33 years old and have been overweight my whole life. Since I was about 9 years old. When I reached puberty I was already 25 lbs overweight. As I got older, my weight increased. I've tried all kinds of diets and nothing worked. When I was 25 yrs old, I was diagnosed with PCOS (PolyCystic Ovarian Syndrome). When I was 27 yrs old, I was diagnosed with HyperTension. When I turned 30 yrs old, I started to feel my health decline. Backpain, joint (knee) pain, feet pain. I take several medications to combat all my health issues and I have sleep apnea. I had a gall bladder surgery and it was removed when i was 32 yrs old and in the same year I had a bonespur removal from the left heel on my foot. It has been a long hard road. I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired. So now it's time to really change all that and I've come to the decision that enough is enough and I really need help with losing weight. Deep down I didn't want to do surgery and always thought of it as a last resort, but after careful consideration and much hesitation, I have finally succumbed to the necessity of this surgery. But I am so excited and hopeful and ready to finally and serioulsy make a positive healthy change in my life! I know by doing this surgery, it will not only assist me in losing weight and fulfilling my goals but will help me in maintaining my final goal weight. I thank God for all his many blessings in my life and strength and comfort. I thank my beloved husband Robert for all of his support and encouragement and love throughout this very personal transformation. I don't think I would be as motivated if I didn't have him in my life. He inspires me to be a better person and to live! I hope and pray that all my goals, hopes and dreams for a long healthy happy fun active successful life come true! My surgery is on October 11,2011. Thanks for reading and this is my story thus far....
