jennifer31
I am a 31 yr old mother of a beautiful baby girl named Hananh. She is currently 5 1/2 months old and the love of my life. My husband and I have been together for 4 yrs and married for 1 yr. He loves me just the way I am, but I DON'T. I have been thinking about the lap band for several years now. I just never had the guts to serously look into it. I am tired of riding the never ending diet train. I never really had a problem with my weight until after my father passed away. I was 16 and realized that food could be your true friend. The only problem is that true friend got a little too friendly and it has taken its toll on me. I have finally admitted to myself that I have a problem. I know how to eat right. I just don't know how to stop. I will eat untl I am full, and then I want more because it taste so good. I have never gotten the portion control under control. I currently weigh 252 lbs and this is the heaviest I have ever been in my life. When I found out I was pregnant (and by the way, I found out 3 weeks before my wedding date. Surprise!) I weighed 223 lbs. I gained 60 lbs. I have lost 31. I am so tired all the time and know that I will have trouble keeping up with my daughter in the future. That is the reason that I have decided to do this. I want to be healthy not only for me but also for her. I know that this will not guarantee that I will live forever, but it will give me a little extra insurance. I want for Hannah to see mommy eat healthy so that she will eat healty. I mean how do you tell a kid no when you are stuffing your face with chips and ice cream. I can't wait to feel and be healthy. I don't care if I will ever be a size 10. I just want to feel good. I am so excited about this. I can't wait to start on this new adventure.
