Hi Everyone!!!!

[bducks26 0]

Hi! I'm really kind of nevrves about this because I realize that this is my next and final step. I'm 23 years old and have recently married my high school sweetheart about 9 months ago. Before that I lead a really active life. I high school I was in JROTC and played sports. After I graduated and decided to take a break for a few years...I guess the pounds started creeping on. See I've always had a problem with weight since I was little but have managed to control somehow. However, once adulthood and all the resposibilities that came along with it started, I never noticed the size 14 going to 22. I started working 50-60 hrs work weeks and spending the rest of the time being a 'social butterfly'. My husband and I were married not to long after and we ended up moving 3 times within a year so I wasn't to particular when it came to fast food. We have been stationed overseas in the Netherlands for 5 months now. The part that gets hard is that now I'm kind of forced to led a solitary life because now I have put on so much weight it has become physically painful to even walk for extended periods of time. I am unable to even sleep on the same bed with my husband because of the bed 'dipping' on my side so much and the breathing problems I have started having. I am 23 years old, 5 feet 6 inches tall, weigh 372 lbs, and have no children. My dream of becoming a mother as of right now can NOT happen because of the health risk that may happen during the pregnancy and unless I can control my weight motherhood for me will never happen. My career as a EMT is not a possiblity. I have tried to work out and change my diet but the weight just isn't coming off nor are my knees and joints handling it well.

I guess what I am trying to share with you all is that at this point in my life...I'm scared. I have Tricare but I have no clue where to begin. I don't even know if I would qualify for something like the Lap Band. Which doctor should I see? Any good websites or even support would be greatly appreciated!!!!

[byfaith40 0]

HI Bducks 26

I know exactly what you are talking about, I am 40 years old and I weighed almost 500 pounds. I had the lap band and now I am 438, so im dropping. Life issues is what brought my weight on, just like yours, I injured my knee in the snow so i wansnt able to exercise at all. You are still young and so was I as a matter of fact I was 24years old with three kids and weighed 370. Oh wait I would give to be that again... lol. but be encourage Lady, Im here to help you you if you want.. im not on here much but you can email me at anewme40@yahoo.com

noticed the size 14 going to 22. I started working 50-60 hrs work weeks and spending the rest of the time being a 'social butterfly'. My husband and I were married not to long after and we ended up moving 3 times within a year so I wasn't to particular when it came to fast food. We have been stationed overseas in the Netherlands for 5 months now. The part that gets hard is that now I'm kind of forced to led a solitary life because now I have put on so much weight it has become physically painful to even walk for extended periods of time. I am unable to even sleep on the same bed with my husband because of the bed 'dipping' on my side so much and the breathing problems I have started having. I am 23 years old, 5 feet 6 inches tall, weigh 372 lbs, and have no children. My dream of becoming a mother as of right now can NOT happen because of the health risk that may happen during the pregnancy and unless I can control my weight motherhood for me will never happen. My career as a EMT is not a possiblity. I have tried to work out and change my diet but the weight just isn't coming off nor are my knees and joints handling it well.

I guess what I am trying to share with you all is that at this point in my life...I'm scared. I have Tricare but I have no clue where to begin. I don't even know if I would qualify for something like the Lap Band. Which doctor should I see? Any good websites or even support would be greatly appreciated!!!!