Introduction (New Beginning)

[nouveau-debut 0]

I've been lurking on here for alittle while so it's probably time I introduced myself. My name is Brandy and I have struggled with weight most of my life. I was a chubby kid, but thinned out as a teen due to sports. I have never really been the thin girl, even when I was thinner- I was still a big built girl. At 20, I went on Fen/Phen and lost 40 lbs. I was livin life for awhile and then the weight came back on plus more. As an adult I have battled weight for years, trying one program after another.

3 years ago I was put on blood pressure meds, 2 years ago I was diagnosed with sleep apenea but never treated, one year ago they told me I was pre-diabetic. So I joined another weight loss program, lost alittle weight then gained it back. I went to my first weight loss seminar in July, thinking I was too small to be there and this was for those people. Well, there were people bigger and smaller than me. At a BMI of 41 with all the above issues, I am one of those people.

I am pursuing the gastric sleeve for surgery. I have met with the Baritric coordinator, had testing, my psych test is next week, and then my sleep apena test. I have some great supporters and some nay sayers. I know the nay sayers care about me but just don't understand yet.

I have probably typed way too much. I look forward to sharing my journey with you and gaining knowledge from everyone who has already began theirs.

Brandy

[Ky.hen 5]

Welcome Brandy,

Thank you for sharing your story. We all understand where you are coming from. Please keep on posting and keep us informed of your progress.

[Malaika 50]

Welcome Brandy and thank you for sharing your story with all of us -- we're looking forward to hearing more from you in the future.

[Tiffykins 673]

Welcome to the board. . . I look forward to hearing more on your progress.

[*susan* 1,709]

Hi Brandy, we are so glad to have you join our family! Please keep us posted on your progress and let us know if you have any questions.

[MacMadame 81]

At a BMI of 41 with all the above issues, I am one of those people.

Me too. As a shorty, I find any weight over 200 to be really hard on my body. I was very annoyed that some people didn't think I was big enough for WLS once I finally decided to have it, too!