After being medically discharged from the Army over 8 years ago, I began my path down a treacherous dark tunnel full of destructive eating habits and  excessive weight gain.  Trying every diet possible to lose they weight only to gain back double what I loss weeks/months later I became depressed.

On April 14, 2012 I had my first born child who brought me so much happiness, it was at that moment I realized I want the ability to run and play with my son. Enjoy life with him and teach him good eating habits through examples and not just telling him.  I realized that its is beyond necessity for me to lose weight and be healthy for not just myself but for my son too.  I began researching the many avenues to weight loss but realized I am tired of the diet trends constantly plaguing my television and magazines.  I decided to explore the possibility of weight loss surgery, although I thought I wouldn't qualify. After a lot of research and analysis I decided to proceed with the journey of gastric bypass. I am still quite scared of the procedure but am constantly reading success stories and do my research.

I now in the process of getting the approval of my insurance and seeing the nutritionist.  Hopefully by my next birthday I will be scheduled or have had my procedure and next Christmas I will be proud to take holiday photos without using my son to hide my stomach!

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