MaeFB
I'm just at the beginning of this journey, but I'll keep everyone updated here, as well...
I've been overweight most of my life. At least, as far back as I remember. My parents, both obese themselves, had always tried to tell me that when I got taller, everything would even out...
Well, I'm 21 years old, and over 260 pounds. I've learned to take it in stride, my unusual high school helped me make unusual friends, who wouldn't care if I was 80 pounds or 450 pounds. I work at a store which specializes in plus and miss clothes, and so I can always make myself look good... for a fat person... But there's always been that addendum to my thoughts.
And then I was discussing with a customer one day about how she lost so much weight. She went to Newton-Wellsley hospital and had gastric bypass. She gave me a phone number, and this website. I never thought I'd actually do it though, despite how miraculous her change was.
Then I came here and saw all of the before-and-after pictures... And I realized it was possible. So I brought it up to my parents who I live with. And my mom, shocking the hell out of me, said, "I think that it's a great idea. But, do you mind... If I do it with you?"
I didn't, I was just surprised! So we went to the introductory meeting, we even set up our consultation appointments on the same day, March 10th of 2009...
I think that on top of doing this with everyone's support here, I'll be even more excited to do this with my mother. Not only will she be there for me, she'll be there WITH me, just a month behind. ;D
My surgery will be in the beginning of May, and hers will be at the end of May. She's pre-diabetic with high blood-pressure and cholesterol, and I'm high risk for all of the above... And we're both tired of it. So doing this with my mom is wonderful. If all goes well here, my younger sister, who is about my size, may be looking into getting the surgery next May, but for now... Let's see how my mom and I do together.
That's all for now, when my story changes, I'll remember to put it here. For now, I'm still just giddy!
~MaeMae~
