Iowa_summergirl

I am starting my journey! 

I got my WLS consultation in April, 2014 at a weight of 256#. 

I had sleeve gastrectomy on October 14, 2014 at a weight of 224#.

I am a mom to Ethan, who is 5 and is a spitfire.  My husband is Jeff and is supportive, but wasn't completely sure that I actually needed the surgery. 

My biggest trigger for the surgery was because I have a huge history with my knee.  I have had 13 surgeries on it, so being heavy wasn't good for that.  On Sept 22, 2014, I had a knee replacement at age 38.  I know I need to make it last, so I'm taking the weight off in hopes on prolonging the life of the knee...believe me I don't want to do that anytime soon!

One of my biggest struggles is making sure we have family time at the table for supper, yet I cannot eat the food I am preparing.  My five year old doesn't understand why mom can't eat what they are eating.  When I am back at work, I can see myself having issues as well...I manage a buffet restaurant!!