RubyEllen

I've been obese most of my life. I had a brief period in my late 20's when I was almost normal weight. I lectured for Weight Watchers, worked as a nurse in a hospital (a very physically demanding job) , and took dance lessons (ballet) several times a week. I got pregnant (a huge blessing), but that was the end of being a normal weight. I've been piling on the pounds ever since. I've tried Medifast, Weight Watchers, the Insulin Resistance diet and others. I can usually lose 40 lbs and then I get discouraged and it comes back. Right now I'm very limited in the activity that I can do. My joints hurt. I get short of breath and my back hurts when I walk very far. I'm eager to get more active. I don't have grandkids yet and I want to be able to play with them. I also need a LAP for them to sit on! I want to fit into an airplane seat so I can travel to see my kids. My son is getting married Labor Day weekend 2010 and I want to dance with him at his wedding. He did Musical Theater in high school, so he's a great dancer. I need to lose 20 lbs more, as my insurance requires a certain weight loss prior to surgery. My papers and pre op things are done. The surgeon says I'm a good candidate. I'm eager to be banded.