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I have always been what they call "Big for my age" those are the statements I remember hearing as a kid, up into my teenage years. Although I wasnt a very chubby, kid I was a little on the thick side. I can honestly say I started gaining weight when I was 17. I was working and had my own place and you know how that goes, FAST FOOD all the time!
Than I met my kids father, The relationship wasnt stable at all and I put up with alot of things from him, food became my best friend. Before I knew it I had put on about 40lbs. I remember starting a diet and gained 10lbs, which put me over the 200 pound mark. I contiuned to blame my weight gain on the kids and stayed in the unhealthy relationship that lead to me eating more.
One day I woke up and decided to leave the relationship and the weight behind. I broke up with my kids father for good and I started putting my needs first, eating right and walking on a regular basis. I lost 35lbs I was so proud of myself . Than the unthinkable happened, I couldnt lose any more weight.
To make along story short,I gained all 35lbs back than some. Thats when I knew something had to be done. I had always thought of alternatives like surgery, but didnt have the nerve to do it. My best friend had inquired about the gastric bypass surgery and went thru with it August 19, 2006. Thats when I made up my mind to do it too. I had my surgery April 30th 2007 and it has been a life changing experience and I learn more about myself everyday!
