Shaybear
My story starts I guess with my weight struggle as long as I can remember.
I was diagnosed at 17 with PCOS, and just told that it may be hard to get pregnant-of course when I found out I was pregnant at 19 I figured the doctor was wrong and all is well.
I had attributed my weight problem to my ethnic background and genetics. My mom being obese, and having native indian descent I would carry weight only in my mid section with these skinny arms and legs-hated it-
However, after several years with no family doctor I was able to find a great one and in speaking to him about my history he advised me that PCOS is linked with obesity. What a good thing to know. No wonder all of the things I tried in the past had never worked.
I know numerous people that have had gastric bypass surgery, so I inquired if it would be a good option for me.
I spoke to my doctor about this on October 23. A week later his office called me to advise me my referral had been sent. That I was going to Humber River Hospital and I should wait to hear from them regarding an info session.
Tuesday Nov 6 they called me and scheduled me for an info session Thursday Nov 8! So quick. I couldn't believe it.
After attending my info session I was sure this was the best option for me, and I was inspired to start making changes right away.
If you asked me in the past why I was overweight my answer would always be "I don't know" I genuinely believed that I didn't eat poorly, that I was active enough, and that my genetics alone were to blame for being overweight.
Of course, I do still believe that plays a part. But after my info session I took a long hard look at my habits, my eating and my activity. All of them were terrible. When I started writing down everything I ate, and paying attention to my impulse purchases I noticed that I am constantly making poor choices.
Dinner would always involve more than one plate. Breakfast-if it happened at all, would be something on the go from tim hortons, washed down with an xl tea triple triple and lunch-well, lunch rarely happened, as my work schedule was too hectic I would often forget to eat, if I got hungry at work I would have a snack from the vending machines.
Now-I love to cook, but even when I looked at how I was doing that I was grossed out. It wouldn't be uncommon to use a whole bottle of dianas sauce while baking some chicken. All that sugar!!!!
The list goes on and on, I immediately jumped into action and have made some positive changes in my life. The worst part for me was the realization that I'm passing these habits down to my daughter. The last thing I want is for her to struggle the way I did all of her life.
So-my journey continues. Tomorrow I meet the dietician, social worker and my surgeon. My nurse appointment is on December 7, and surgeries are currently being booked in January, so I'll guess we'll see what happens.
Thanks for reading. lol I will update my story as it unfolds.
