Quilter at Heart

Hello

Very excited to find this group of folks and can already tell from the information I've read that it's going to be a very positive experience. I am looking at 50 pretty close, actually in a little over a month - and my weight is currently 291 pounds. I've always joked that my weight isn't my problem, I'm just too short!! But at 5'8 - my height is not the problem.

My dr. has suggested weight reduction surgery and for the obvious reason, I feel drawn to the lap band procedure. My mind still doesn't want to accept the fact that this is the only way to get the weight off. I've been overweight for all of my adult life except for a short stint with PWLC which I lost almost 80 pounds in about 10 weeks. But life on 500 calories wasn't even acceptable and gained the weight back after 1 year and when it came back, it came pretty fast.

That's my story - except for the most important part - I am a Christian and try to serve the Lord in all ways. I feel like a failure for not having enough "faith" to loose the weight. So....the journey begins as I watch, read and gleen what I can from everyone's story. I would appreciate your prayers and any insight you might have!

And I'm a quilt designer!!

God bless,

Jaleena