Personal Introduction

[BBrooks 0]

Ive never belonged to an online group/blog/forum etc. After receiving my surgery (Dec 19th 2011) I wanted the chance to discuss my progress, problems and goals with others that would understand what I was going through.

I am 28 yrs old and was diagnosed with severe sleep apnea, asthma and high triglycerides. I work 2 jobs and have 5 children under 13 (2 biological 3 step children). I found it extremely hard to loose the excess weight. I finally decided that I needed help beyond what I could do myself.

My goal was and is mainly to be healthy. I want to be able to play with my children and not be out of breath within the first few moments. I also want to be around to watch them all graduate college and to eventually play with my own grandchildren (in MANY MANY YEARS AWAY).

[Corrigan 75]

Hello and Happy New Year. You've picked a good surgeon and good facility so you should have had an easy time of it.

I assume you've gone through a series of classes and know what to expect and what to do to make your trip a little

easier. I was banded in early Sept. and am in a bit of a stall right now because of the holidays. I'll get serious the

day after tomorrow, It was time for a break, anyway. How are you doing with Christmas and all? I was going to tough

it out, but with all our kids and grandkids here, I gave in. I didn't overdo it, but still enjoyed myself and everyone else.

I hope it all goes well for you, enjoy your kids while you can, one day you'll look up and they'll all be grown and gone,

While I probably couldn't keep up with them, now, I do miss them when they go. I hope you have a pleasant new year,

and good luck with your weight loss. Come back and see us.

[BBrooks 0]

Ive been doing really well actually. I still had the pleasure of cooking a big Christmas dinner, I just didn't eat any of it. Instead I had strained cream of broccoli Soup. The Holidays are not really bothering me that much. The biggest issue I seem to have is not wating as often as I should. I forget to eat because I get busy doing something. But I will get used to it.