Kandi C.
Hi my name is Kandi,I am 29 years old and have been heavy all my life(well since I turned 11).I got a lot of hell for it growning up too. Well, I'm also 6'3"and heavy. So I'm kinda hard to miss me! And I was given the name Kandi Cox to boot. So, kids had A LOT to make fun of. My mother was also heavy when she was alive. I injured my back in 2005(had surgery on it) and put on 100 lbs due to not being able to exercise, BC of the pain it brought on. 2009 I was diagnosed with diabetes, and the doctor said it was due to my weight. First thing he asked was if I had heard of the Gastric Bypass, and I told him at that time I didn't know much about it! He encouraged me to see the Gastro/Bari Surgeon, three months later I did after reading up on it. Then found out my best friend had the exact same surgery for herself! She is 18 months out! So I have a person I can go to if I need grocery list help! It's a scary thing for us all I know, but I have this thing about hospitals and needles! I dont like them, at all! So there is a little extra stress on me. I'm sure I'm not the only one either. Anyhow, I hope everyone I talk to, and meet on here has a great recovery and healthy life!
