My Story...

Oct 07, 2013

Hi my name is Takara,

I didn't start having problems with my weight until about my junior year of high school. Before then my thick thighs, wide hips, and extra junk in the trunk brought lots of positive attention my way. As I entered into my junior year I started to notice the attention I was used to getting was being diverted to girls with a little less thickness and not so much junk. Towards the end of my senior year I got pregnant and spent the summer laying in bed eating and watching t.v. From there my weight continued to increase and before I knew it I was no longer  "thick" but extremely overweight.

Over the years I've tried just about everything from drinking shakes to counting to points to eliminating carbs but nothing really worked. Then I tried appetite suppressant  pills! Over a course of a year I loss close to 80 pounds! I was looking good and felt even better. When my budget started to change and I couldn't afford the pills anymore my weight creep right back up. I  only gained all my weight back and more.

Today I am 30 years old, 5 feet 3 inches tall (short), and I weigh close to 290 pounds.

I started researching WLS back in May of this year and went to a seminar for more information. Since then I've started the process towards surgery by meeting with nutritionist, attending group classes, and making baby steps towards this new lifestyle. I have a great support system of family and friends rooting me on. As of today I am awaiting approval from my insurance company.  

I look forward to sharing my journey in hopes of helping others who may be considering WLS. I promise to write as often as I can and be as straight forward and honest as possible.

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