Anniegirl76
Hi! I am Anna, a 35 year old, who has been heavy all my life. I unlike most don't have horrible stories of being made fun of when I was growing up. I had a wonderful childhood with lots of friends, and never felt like I wasn't good enough, I was just heavy.
I am happily married to one of the greatest guys in the whole world. We have been friends for what seems like our whole lives, and he makes me laugh every single day. We have two children, that are our world, and they are pretty good kids on most days.
I have tried to diet on and off several times, but always seem to give up, because I don't lose, and I got discouraged. I used excuses to explain my failure, and eat because I loved it. I have realize over the course of the last 6 months, that I have always been out of control when it comes to eating.
In January of this year, my insurance began to cover bariatric surgery, and I attended a seminar. My husband and I have discussed it before, but since insurance didn't cover it, it was out of the question. I decided after the seminar that I was going to have surgery, and I was going to be a success story.
My insurance required a 6-month medical weight loss program, before approval. I started in February at my highest weight of 287 lbs.(I can't believe I let myself get there!) During my 6 months, I have lost 63 lbs. I am so proud of the new life I am begining, and know that surgery is only going to help. I got approval for surgery this week, and surgery is scheduled for 10/14/11. I am so excited.
I never thought I would be able to do what I have accomplished this far, and know that with the tool that surgery will give me, I will reach my goal weight.
I can't wait to be the person on the outside, that I have always felt like on the inside. :)
