mommashell66

Hi, Im Michelle.I am a Pharmacy technician and was told about Bariatric Pal from a cuurent patient. Like me, she wasnt able to go to any group meeting and said this was an awesome way to connect with others and get support and answers to many questions.
I am cuurnetly (10-30-14) in my pre-surgery status. waiting on Insurance to okay everything.Hopefully surgery will be this November.. I am 48 years old. married 30 years. we have 3 daughter from ages 24-32. one 12 year old grandaughter that i love to spoil.and1 spoiled 14 year old shitz-a-poo dog.i have been overweight since i was in diapers my mom says. she had to pull me in  a wagon.always the big kid in school. the worst years have been the past 10 for more weight gain.2003 i had a total hysterectomy with complications. 4 months later my dad past from cancer and the same week my grandmother passed away.my weight definatly sky rocketed from 220 to about 320. then in 2010 i started working out at home with the BIGGEST LOSER videos and walking lost 50 pounds and did a 5k at myrtle beach SPONSORED BY THE BIGGEST LOSER. IT WAS AWESOME.2 weeks later i went on a mission trip to NICARAGUA. did great . when i got back i went DOWN HILL, lots of trouble with back issues foot and ankle problems arthritis..it was crazy. i gained up to 355.back doctor said only gastric surgery would be my saving grace. so here i am.