Martha McKenzie-Hall
My name is Martha
Oct 16, 2006
I am 58 y/o. Newly married 2 yrs after 27 yrs as a widow. I've been a BIG BEAUTIFUL WOMEN for as long as I can remember. I was alway active and the weight didn't keep me from during things. About 4 yrs ago when my heart failured due to obesity I could no longer work. Staying home seem to have brought on so many other health problems, and increase those that I already had, depression set in, joints ached, diabetes worsened. I couldn't excerise because of shortness of breath and joint pain and so I packed on weight up to 350 my highest. My husband married me as a BBW so he didn't complain. I just could not lose the weight. I tried many diet programs only to have the weight return I rationlized that the weight gain was because of the increased insulin usage, the water weight gain, etc. When I could no longer get around without assistance of a walker. Dr's would say lose weight but to no avail. I took a long hard look at myself and my condition and knew that my health had and would continue to deteriorate because of my obesity. I researched RNY precedsure and talked it over with my husband. I felt that the option of surgical treatment was a rational one and right for me because it was a proven method of achieving long-term weight control for the morbidly obese. I knew e that I would have to make lifestyle changes and exercise and I was so ready and willing to make the changes. My husband is my biggest supporter, slim not an ounce of fat, but he told me that he would do to the gym with me and stand by me in every way. I realized that the WLS would benefit us both. I was a bit neverous being over 50 y/o but reading many of the profiles of those that had the surgery at over 50 y/o made me confident that my decision is right for me. I am scheduled for pre-op 11/2 and surgery 11/8. What I expect from this surgery mainly is to regain my ability to perform my daily activities, participating with my family in recreational activities and just to feel better. I look forward to going back to travelering with my husband. We are gospel singers and most times I've not felt well, and couldn't go with him due to the back and joint pain, sometimes I unable to walk, stand or belt out a song (lol). I became even more depressed and gained more weight. So please remember me in your prayers. God bless and you'll hear from me soon as a LOOSER. GOD BLESS.
