Angela

I started struggling with weight at the age of 12. Around puberty I suppose. I was a size 12/14 throughout middle/high school. Thought I was a giant, tormented by my peers. After graduation my weight continued to climb. At the age of 25 I was married, became more comfortable with my weight.
My husband and I waited a year to try and get pregnant. After 3 years, testing, fertility meds, no success. It was advised I try to lose weight. I failed.
Then decided to get 'lapband' because I thought this was the safest and lest invasive procedure. I had the surgery in November 2007. Began to lose weight and felt wonderful. I was advised to not try and get pregnant for atleast 2 years. My husband and I conceived in Feb 2008. Our son was born Dec 2008. We became pregnant a bit early in, but this was our ultimate goal!
I had a hard time maintaining the weight loss after my pregnancy. I attempted to get 'fills' in my band. It was so difficult to get in all the time. When I did, the 'fill' didn't seem to work. Either too tight, too loose, never quite the sweet spot! I started to gain the weight back.
We started again to have another baby, our son is almost 4. No luck. My husband and I sat down and decided we were very,very blessed with our son and would be ok if he were an only child.
My husband is very active and I just couldn't keep up with him. He can work a 10 hour day, then walk the dog or go for a bike ride, chase around our son. I've just been too tired and lazy!
I made the decision to have the band removed and get gastric bypass.
I thought the sleeve maybe less drastic, however, I didn't want to go through this again. After speaking to my Dr's, nurses, researching and reading forums, I decided to go with the RNY.
I am terrified of never being able to 'eat' what I enjoy again. I love food and eat for comfort, entertainment. I need a mental overhaul when it comes to living to eat and eating to live. I'm looking forward to getting the weight off so I still have energy after being on my feet all day. Too feel better about myself in general so I can be a better wife and mom! Health and happiness is the ultimate goal!