Describe your behavioral and emotional battle with weight control before learning about bariatric surgery.
I have always been the "BIG GIRL" with the pretty face. I've often heard, "Yes, you are a big girl, but atleast you have a pretty face". I've been overweight since I was about 12 or so but weight nevr got in my way. I had very low self esteem as a teenager. I always got picked over by the guys at my school and even at church. They always went for the skinny girls. It wasn't unitl I came into adulthood that made me realize that I was a beautiful women, inside and out, even with my extra pounds. I've tried just about every diet in the book, loss a few pounds, and regained it all and then some. The bigger I've gotten these last couple of years I felt my self confidence almost totally diminish.
What was (is) the worst thing about being overweight?
The worst thing about being overweight are my limitations. I cant fit in and average size chair, I can't play on the floor with my daughter, and it's hard for me to walk up and down steps. I consider myself to be a plus size mini-fashionista, so going from a closet full of beauitful to only being able to fit about 3 skirts and 6 shirts is very depressing. :(
If you have had weight loss surgery already, what things do you most enjoy doing now that you weren't able to do before?
I'm currently PreOperative. My surgery date is scheduled for May 22nd. I feel excited about the new lifestyle that's coming my way, On the same token I also feel scared out of my wits of the unknown. I've done some heavy research, but I recognize that every journey is different. I battle in my mind, should i do this or not. I know that this is totally normal. The closer my day gets the more nervous and excited I feel. I pray that God blesses and keeps me through this life obstacle. Being a single parent is hard work, and I feel confident knowing that if I can raise a daughter by myself, I can do anything! I can do this!
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