Was always told I was fat as a child. Was thin in high school (123lbs). DH (then boyfriend) stated I was to skinny. After high school I started to blossom. Married at age 20. Continued to blossom +160lbs. Went on Nutri-System. Lost over 30lbs. Became pregnant with daughter then 2.5 years later with son. Was stuck at 178lbs. Tried everything.......then fen-phen. I lost weight. Made it to 127lbs before it was taken of the market. Started nursing school and the weight started to creep back on. At graduation I was 160lbs. I started working 7pm to 7am on an oncology floor. Started gaining weight.....again tried everything, BUT I only managed to to loss 30lbs, but gaining it back & more. I honestly believe I have dieted myself fat. Started having health problems. Both my PCP & Gyno couldn't figure out what was wrong with me. Finally a NP did a thyroid test.....Guess what? I have hypothyroidism. Change to a day position in the ER; thinking this would help along with the meds. Also changed doctors. In October 2008, at a work physical I my weight was 238lbs. This was an ALL time high without being pregnant. Started working with doctor on weight loss/exercise program. Made it to 225lbs from October to April. Dr Walsh asked if I have ever thought about WLS .......so, now I have to work with the NUT until October to meet all insurance requirements. Otherwise, I have been approved for surgery.