beccakevinmom
Hi! I have been on the boards since July and thought it about time I tell you all something about myself.
I am 43(next month) married to the most wonderful man since 2001. We have two children, a daughter who is 4 and a son who is almost 2. I met my husband in my late 30's and I am so happy I never settled before I met him! He is so supportive of this journey I have begun, and he loves who I am not what I look like. I am very fortunate that I can stay home with my kids. We of course sacrifice, but all I ever wanted to be was a mom so I couldn't imagine not being home with them to help them learn about this world! They are the main reason I have to do this. I need to be healthy so I will be around for them. Having them in my late 30's and early 40's makes that time so much more precious.
I haven't always been overweight, always thought I was but wasn't! I always had a lot of self esteem and still do, but being tall and curvaceous I was never as thin as I wanted to be. I have dieted like everyone else. Success but not for long. My weight probably became an issue in my late twenties early 30's and increased with the birth of both of my children to my highest today. Fortunately(or in terms of insurance unfortunately) I don't have any comorbidities....yet but I want to make sure none of that happens.
I NEVER considered WLS until I heard of the band this past summer and knew right away that it was the answer I had been looking for. I started researching right away and found a wonderful Doctor and therapist(who had Lap-Band during the trials 5 years ago!!!)Of course my insurance company couldn't say yes right away. I am in the 6 month of my Dr. Supervised diet and if I don't get approved in May I will have to kill someone!
I read the boards everyday and participate once in while. I have learned SO much from everyone's experience that I feel I am so well prepared for what is to come! Thank you everyone out there that have shared their strories. I hope I will someday be an inspiration for someone else beginning their journey!
