A bit about myself.

Hi everyone.  I am a 27 year old mom of two.  I was married when I was 6 months pregnant with my second child to a wonderful guy that I have know since we were kids.  (He is also the daddy of my firstborn) When I started dating him I had just lost 70 lbs through LA weightloss. I was 198 lbs before I dieted... I weighed 130 while we dated.  (I am just 5 ft tall)  I was pregnant with our first child and threw all I knew about my diet out the window and decided I was allowed to eat for two because I was pregnant... I weighed 160 after giving birth to her and the weight gradually crept back up to 198.  Then I got pregnant with my second child and crept to 210... I had gestational diabetes during my second pregnancy which required insulin shots.  After I had him my weight has crept up to 230-235 and I feel I cannot do anything myself. I tried south beach and failed. I tried low fat and failed.  I feel like I need something that will force me to stay healthy.   I confessed to my husband that I was seeing this doctor so I could get WLS.  He said he supported me in whatever I choose.  (he is almost 6 ft and very athletic and healthy - I am sick of hearing my relatives tell me what a score he is because I know they are really saying how did a fat chick like me end up with him) I told him that if I get the surgery then I will have flaps of skin and stuff so I still will not be "right" his comment was all he cared was that I am healthy.  I just told him that because I wanted to know if he supported me for me to be healthy or for me to be pretty. I am tired of feeling like I am stuck in my body I am tired of feeling winded after I walk up stairs and tired of my calves aching from holding all this weight.   Hopefully me posting here will reallyhelp me be the "me" I wish to be.

Welcome!!!!!!!  And good luck on your journey to a healthier you!

Happiness and health are what matter in life. Before I had the surgery I felt stuck, and at 280lbs at that. I chose to do the surgery for those two "H" words. I know that losing weight will not solve all my problems, but I know I will be happier. As for you, it is great that your husband is supportive. One thing I recommend is to do the research. You have to make sure that WLS is the right thing for you and that you are ready. I hope this message helps. Keep your chin up, your beatiful no matter what! I am here if you need me! Meredith

Welcome to our home-away-from-home!

Sounds like you're finally sick and tired of feeling sick and tired!

We all know that feeling here.

I hope we can help you. Please ask anything you need to ask. We'll do our best to help you.

And don't worry...you couldn't possibly ask too many questions either. We've all been where you are.

And here we are! Together!

Welcome!

Jules

I started looking into WLS due to health reasons myself. yes, it does feel pretty good having more stamina as well. good luck in your decision making!

Welcome - I hope you continue to ask questions ( hopefully we have some answers lol)  and join us in discussions! Pam

Well hi there! Congrats to you for making such a great choice to get back in action! I did the same thing after my doc told me "You are too heavy for your legs to support you while you work out and if you dont fix this you will be dead in 5-10 years". Kind of a wake up call. I feel like it is the best thing I could ever doo for myself. And Kudos to hubby for being supportive of you! I sent you a friend request, Right now I'm only a town away, so if you wanted to meet for coffee or something, send me a message!