sunshine_sandii

Hi Im Sandii , Im 23 <Post surgery>. I had the Gastric Sleeve done January 2014. I am sort of struggling to adjust to my new lifestyle, but willing work hard to gain and maintain results. I feel like I had a food addiction, and Im going through my own form of "withdraw." I was a very emotional eater, turing to food for everything. whether I was depressed or celebrating a special occation, food was my go-to , my comfort and my best freind. I knew this dependent relationship wasnt healthy mentally or physically and something [b]HAD [/b]to be done, but the straw that broke camel's back for me was not being able to run and play with my 2 year old with out feeling tired, dizzy and short of breath. At 23 I should be healthy and energized ; Instead, Im living with core morbidities like diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea and the feeling of dissapointing your child. It broke my heart more and more each time I had to tell my child not we can't go to the park and play because mommy cant keep up with you because she gets too tired or too embarrassed to be seen running in public. Im hoping to gain knowledge, support and motivation from people who understand where Ive been and where Im trying to go. At the end of the day I just want to be happy and healthy, especially for my child because Im no good to her the way I am now