misharoo
My story is no different than most. I come from a long line of overweight people. I grew up in the south on southern fried everything and man did it taste good!
I have always had friends and a social life. I have always had a strong personality and confidence. I have always been on a diet. I never thought of myself as OBESE! God, I hate that word.
I was 274 when I got pregnant and thankfully only gained 17 more. So I can say my highest ever was 291 on the day I delivered my daughter. I developed pre-eclampsia during my pregnancy and my blood pressure and continued to increase.
I had begun making arrangements to go to Mexico for bypass in the spring of 2006. However, due to a series of events in my personal and work life, that was put on hold. I started opening the bypass door again in March 2007 and behold.....I found out that the Lap-Band existed. I had no idea.
Then I found out that my insurance covers it! From seminar time to completion of all my tests was only 2 weeks. The doctor was ready to do the surgery in May 2007 but I postponed because I had prior committments. I really did not think I could be in that quickly. So I scheduled my surgery for 8/6/07.
I am so excited about the possibilies. I can hardly wait to see what my life will be like as the wight comes off. Something I can honestly say I have NEVER experienced before.
