Hello Everyone
I have struggled with my weight for the majority of my life. Currently I am 5'6" and weigh 243 lbs with a BMI of 39. My insurance carrier is GHI PPO.
I have been obese since the age of five. I went on my first diet at age 11. I have tried everything from Weight Watchers, pills, starvation etc. My most successful weight loss was about 50 lbs and ten years ago. I managed to do it by using ephedra and working out 6 days a week. My weight just slowly crept back up and then some. I have hypothryoidism, gallstones, and some joint pain. I try to exercise at least three days a week and eat pretty well. Sometimes I get so frustrated and just feel like I am destined to be the fat lady forever.
Several years ago, I looked into getting gastric bypass surgery. Several of my friends had the procedure done and they look and feel great. Their weight battle has been successful. I was told that although I was (and I still am) obese, I did not qualify because I did not have any co-morbidities (and I still really don't and don't want to have any of them). I am afraid that I will become even heavier than I am and will develop terrible ailments. I am looking into the lap band procedure and I hope I quailify for it.
Good luck to everyone out there pre and post op. I wish you great success. :thumbup:
