chsemom

I'm 32 years old and I have 2 amazing kids.  Chase is almost 10 and Jemma just turned 1.  For most of my life I was very active, I was a competitive figure skater, played rugby, ran track, and was over all very active.  In college I broke my ankle in a skating accident and had several surgeries.  I packed on some weight then but was able to lose it when I decided I would join the army in 2004.  At the last minute I changed my mind, moved to GA and a year later I was pregnant with my son.  I packed on over 60lbs during his pregnancy!  i tried losing but due to stress, an abusive relationship, and moving back home to NY I only yo-yo'd with my weight.  When I got pregnant with my daughter I was diligent about watching what I ate and only gained 20lbs.  After she was born we embarked on buying our first house...a fixer upper with lots of charm.  I broke my leg right after we moved in and between a new baby, a broken leg, and a new house I gained another 20 lbs.  
  So here I am a 300lb 32 year old desperately looking for help, a support network, and answers.  I have already come to realize that this community is awesome.  I have started the 6 month waiting period for my insurance to cover WLS, my Dr is selected and I am ready to being a new chapter in my life.  
  I like to joke that my strength and muscle still exists it is just well insulated under all the fat : )