jen1016
I am a 40 yr old single mom, living in Ottawa, Ontario.
I have always been overweight ... I have tried the different diets and lose weight but then gain the weight back on. I did try the Opti-Fast program at the Weight Management Clinic here in Ottawa 3 years ago, and was successful with it. I ended up losing close to 47 lbs. Unfortunately, over the past 3 years, the weight has come back. I am almost at my highest point, again.
I started seeing a new family doctor this past summer and he asked if I every thought about having surgery to help with my weight loss and I said that I thought about it, but didn't think I would qualify. He said I am just on the cusp, so at least I meet the min requirement for the surgery.
So, I had my orientation last week and part of me thinks it will be the best thing that has happened to me, but then the other part, that hears what naysayers say begin to question myself about it!!
I am certainly tired of being overweight, tired of standing at my sink doing dishes and my back get sore. Taking my dog out for a walk and feeling like I ran a marathon, when we only walked for 15 mins. I believe, with the surgery all of these will improve ... let alone my whole self esteem issue about how I feel people look at me, well men look at me LOL.
So this is my story, in a nutshell ... I am torn this morning as I write this, but I think ... I am on the right road, at least I hope I am!
