toya7876

I am 28 years old and I have been overweight pretty much my entire life. Childhood was tough but eventually my weight was "acceptable" so for the longest time I didn't see being overweight as a problem. I was always fun, caring, and outgoing so it seemed as though my life was fine.

I met my husband when I was in my late teens and began our family soon after. Once I started having children I really started to pack on the pounds and by child 3 I had hit the 300 lb mark. Sure I was a little upset but I guess I didn't see the real dangers associated with being this size because 75% of my family is this size if not. While giving birth to my 3rd child I encountered many complications and of course my weight was a contributor. By the time I had my 4th child I was not only at risk but so was my child. I finally decided enough was enough I was going to lose weight. I decided I wasnt going to have anymore children and my main goal was to get healthy for my children.

I have tried numerous diets including Weight Watchers, Adkins, Slim Fast, and pretty much starvation and have not lost any significant amounts of weight.

My decision for weight loss surgery evolved from numerous situations. My husband and I went to an amusement park and I was too big to fit into the seat of the ride and it was humiliating. My children always want me to ride rides and I am terrified of even trying another ride.:(.....I have broken a chair from sitting on it and it seems that every where I go I hear a "FAT" comment.

Last year I was diagnosed with hypertension and also had blood results indicating that I am pre-diabetic. I had a friend who had hypertension and her kidneys were so damaged she now undergos dialysis as she waits for a transplant. I cannot let that be me. Every time I go to a doctor I hate getting on the scale and I hate even more so giving vitals. Each time the doctor tells me that I am on the road to a stroke. Stroke??!!!!??!? I have four children to live for, so I decided WLS might be an option for me.

I initially went to a seminar on the LapBand but found that the sleeve my be a perfect choice for me.