brendabug569
I've been overweight for most of my life. I became obese after my first pregnancy. I have three children, Alex, 17, Sage, 6, and Amaya, 8, They are my three biggest reasons for having the surgery. I want to be around for a long time with them. I miss going to the river and swimming, hiking, riding bikes. Doing lots of outdoor stuff. I've tried everything to lose weight. And nothing really worked. I've been my own worst enemy. But now I am trying to be my own best friend. Taking care of myself, not just taking care of everybody else. I have finally done something for me. I made a concious decision to do something that would help me. It really hit me when I was waiting to have my surgery the other day. I had a long wait in the presurgery room and a lot of time to reflect and think. I was so emotional. I was doing such a huge thing that I alone decided to do for myself. It was not something that a doctor or family member said I should do. This was totally my decision for myself. So I am off on a new journey. And so excited to be on it.
