swtxgal66
Well lets say my weight has not only been an issue it has been the topic of conversation my whole life. I started out very thin and even as a teenager I was about a size 5. I always got the "you need to put some meat on those bones " comments. I had my first child at a very early age and gained 70 pounds. Then I got the "Your not eating for two anymore " comments. Eventually I found my self exercising 8 hours a day and eating less than 500 calories a day or starving to death at 88 pounds in the hospital. I recovered from anerexia and had 2 more children. I am now 75 pounds overweight, depressed most of the time, avoid any contact with old friends and relatives because I am ashamed and my weight is always a topic of conversation. I feel totally out of control.
I decided to have this surgery because I have diabetes, high blood pressure and working on heart disease. I have lost my confidence and I hate being fat. I am excited about feeling better and being able to do more things but I am also afraid that once again my weight is going to be the topic of conversation. I don't want to feel pressured I am not loosing fast enough or not able to keep it OFF!
