What was your turning point???

Oh yeah...did I mention I've broke toilet seats and metal chairs. I've been stuck in the cheap plastic ones before. (Had to break it to get out of it....how embarrasing!) I've always been self-concious about sitting around people because of the uncomfortable fat rolls. I hate when kids ask when the baby is coming out of my belly.....I hate trying to "fit" into places like theater seats and amusement park rides. Last but NOT least....I hate the "Oh My God" comments when people see how "big" I am. (Esp. MEN!) I'm just starting on the loosing side...so the "issues" are still fresh. I doubt my worth in relationships....I've always allowed myself to be used to be accepted - and now that I'm on the "other" side I'm trying to work on these issues. I take the Loss I've suffered personally as a gain to push me to make the decision to get healthy. I miss my mom terribly - but I think her message was to get my attention to make my life healthy. GOOD QUESTION!!!!!

My turning point was when my husband was diagnosed with his heart condition. He has a weak heart, working at only 20-24% and it very enlarged. He is only 37 and is a very ill man. He is also a left leg amputee from losing his leg to cancer back when he was sixteen (the chemo caused this problem with his heart). He could not do anything anymore, could not help me like he did. He was so drained of energy all the time and I am the mother of 4 boys. My boys needed a healthy parent. And when my youngest son came to me (8 at the time) and said Mommy I dont want to go live with my Nanny or anybody if something happens to you and Daddy. I dont like it when you 2 are sick or tired. That upset me. So, I went out and got me a job with benefits and started doing everything in my power to help me keep my sugars under control and to try to get as healthy as I can. I still cant get passed a 2 yr plateau but not gaining so I guess that is ok. I fluctuate within five pounds. My sis in law and auntie in law had the surgery and I began to look into it more. After a lot of research and grilling those 2 a lot I spoke with my pcp who was all for it. I went to the seminar with Dr Duncan and then after a few weeks of still contemplating it I made the decision for me. I had to have this done because I need to be the healthiest MOMMA I can be. Thanks for this question. Sunshine Kim