SkyHarborGirl
I have struggled with my weight on and off for most of my life. I gained a lot of weight in the recent years after suffering from Ecoli and almost losing my life. My health has been in a downward spiral ever since. It wasn't until my doctors started talking about diabetes and high blood pressure until i realized I needed to focus on my health (weight) so that I can live a long fabulous life with my husband and two sons.
I am the only one in my immediate family that is morbidly obese. My husband and sons are of athletic builds and incredibly active. They cannot relate to the challenges I face with rejection in public, self disappointment, shame and zero self confidence.
I am big on research so I joined this board before ever going to the doctors because the truth about the process is in these posts! For the first time ever my weight actually did something good for me, it made me eligible for WLS. In January 2011 I started my mandated 6 months dietary counseling sessions. The journey has been very exciting so far and I haven't even had my surgery yet! I am learning a new way of living my life. I have had to face my food addictions head on and develop strategies for overcoming them. I have had to retrain my brain to say "exercise is good for you" and step out of my comfort zone and try new exercises (today was yoga with a large group of skinny women. I rocked!) Every day is a new day and I will focus on the now and look forward to the future. I have finally realized that I can do this!
