tmfurr
I have been a member on OH for quite some time. Coming and going and lurking. Back in 2010 I began all the steps that are required of you in order to get WLS. In early 2011, I quit my longtime job (because of a new person who became quite the bully) therefore loosing my insurance. Since then I have gained over 100 lbs. I grew up very thin. People were always asking my mother if I were anorexic or bulimic. I was a runner and could eat anything I pleased. But in the late 90's I developed Plantar Fasciitis and could barely walk. As time went on I had surgeries on my feet and started walking in such a way to compensate for the pain I was in that it caused additional problems to my feet. I slowly became inactive and started to gain weight...which cause even more problems. I feel as if my own body has betrayed me. Here I am in April, 2017 and just started the process again. Just had another foot surgery in late February, 2015. I need the weight gone so I can be there for my 13 year old as I was for his older, grown brothers. So that I can be healthy and around for future grandchildren. I can barely exercise but have recently started riding a stationery bike and using bands. Some parts of each of these still cause problems with my feet but I have got to push myself through the pain. I have not even mentioned that I am a chronic pain patient and truly hate taking pain meds. I want them out of my life. They don't even help much anymore and all the doctors want to do is increase the dosage. That is not going to happen. I won't let it. Too scared of becoming addicted to those things. I had a sister who had an issue and I am scared to death of them.
So my journey starts all over now. I am truly just beginning. 
I had my consultation appt 4/19/17 & have set all my nutrition appts & psych eval appt. Estimated time for surgery is August/September 2017. So far away. SMH!