simplegagirl
My story is like many others. I was chubby as a baby & remained that way until after college. Looking back, that's when I believe I began slipping into obesity. I think part of me was in denial & the other part thought I could love myself. I had been pondering WLS for over a year & had done alot of research, but I had this burning desire to do it on my own - I didn't want to feel like I was taking the "easy way out". However, I realized I have absolutely no self-control & no willpower so any significant weight loss was not going to happen without drastic intervention.
I had a consult with a surgeon in early January & started making plans to move forward. Then I had second thoughts & did not really like the surgeon. So I put it on the back burner. I reached out to my family & best friends who were completely supportive and very encouraging.
On July 15, 2007, something inexplicable switched in my head & I accepted that I am one of those people who would never embrace my excess weight or truly love myself as obese. 
The following week I started looking for a new surgeon & found Atlanta Bariatrics. I was required to attend a seminar which luckily was only a couple of weeks away. I attended & immediately knew Dr. Johnson would become my surgeon. I left feeling amazing and so excited!
On December 18, 2007 I had my gastric bypass surgery. No complications and so far, almost 50 lbs lost! It's still a struggle some days as I miss certain foods, but I dare not even try to eat them as I feel it will be a slippery slope. I've had some dumping, but I can only blame myself. Eating too fast is my vice - I am so stubborn! Now, if I could just start exercising more, I would be in heaven... no more excuses!
Feel free to add me as a friend or contact me with questions or comments - I'm a very open person!
