Julia L.
My name is Julia and my story is likely very similar to a lot of others. I've always been 'big boned' and was still able to be healthy. I had a very strong immune system, no co-morbidity's, just 'thick'. All of this changed at the end of summer 2007. I was diagnosed with HBP in August. Two (2) months later along came high cholesterol, under-active thyroid, sleep apnea, poly-cystic ovary syndrome, circulation issues and Type II DIABETES caused by metabolic syndrome... I was devastated.
I contemplated the WLS for over 6 months before I brought it up to my MD. He agreed, it's my last option.
It's not about beauty - I know I'm beautiful. It's not about acceptance - I am who I am regardless of my size. It is about getting better/healthier - Not always feeling sickly, Not having to fill/take 10+ prescriptions a month/day, Not aching every time I move from one position to the other.
I will get the weight off. I will be healthier.
