Future Boise Babe!

[Veritas 0]

Hello All -

I have posted a few times here but never made a formal introduction, so I thought it was high time I did so.

My name is Kayla, I live in Boise, ID and will be banded on February 27th by Dr. Cahn. I chose the name Veritas as my user name because it is Latin for truth and I felt like that was an appropriate word for me right now. I think I am finally ready to be honest and truthful with myself about why I am overweight and what it is going to take to change my life.

I grew up on a farm and have been overweight practically my whole life. I always told myself it was because I was "big boned" and came from "sturdy stock" (come to think of it, I think my parents told me the same things) But over time I went from being chubby to downright fat and am now medically considered morbidly obese. What an ugly description!! I have always had my head in the sand when it came to my weight. I take the utmost care in my appearance (most of the time anyway) and have worked hard on focusing on other aspects about myself that are positive. I am smart and funny and very capable and talented in so many different areas. But the truth finally hit me hard recently when I realized none of those things really matter if i drop dead of a heart attack or become so limited by my weight that I can't lead a normal life!

I turn 30 years old in August this year. I am determined that my 30's will be better than my 20's. And if I don't have children, it won't be because I am too overweight to conceive. I am also married and while our relationship is struggling right now, I truly believe that as I am able to lose weight and finally be at peace with myself when it comes to food, I will also be able to be a better partner to my husband.

I am so looking forward to being banded and taking the next step in this journey. I am glad I found this website. It seems like a wonderful community of people and I am looking forward to getting to know everyone.

Kayla

[Wheetsin 714]

Hi Veritas. I'm not in Boise, but I am completing my master's degree through Boise State Univ. so - hi! :wave:

[Veritas 0]

Hi Wheetsin!

Are you in Idaho or studying long-distance from even further away? I went to BSU for awhile, hope you enjoy it!

[Wheetsin 714]

I'm in Kansas City, MO. I'm in their online IPT program. It's in interesting experience. We're mixed with people who are in the program on campuis, and I always hear them talking about the "Smurf Turf".

[SkyeBlu 0]

Hello!:welcome2:

It is awesome that you have such a great outlook on your adventure ahead!

I lived in Twin Falls for a while and mom and dad have lived in McCall, Boise and now Salmon. Such beautiful country in ID!

Good look and I look forward to hearing about your new adventures!

Skye