Introducing Myself

[cmblackmon35 14]

Good morning everyone,

My name is Candice, I am 38 married to a wonderful man of 18 years and mother of 4 wonderful daughters. Okay, here is my weight loss story. I had a gastric bypass back in Sept 2003 and lost a total of 150lbs..But started having a lot of heath issues that weren't related to my surgery and was placed on 15 different medicines and 11 were steroids. So after dealing with my weight and trying to loss the weight without much success, I decided to find a doctor to help me out. After many test and all, my doctor found out that my stomach had went from a size of a pecan to the size of a lemon....So we decided that a revision of my first gastric bypass would be the best. I starting weight was my most high of 340( my weight went up and down over the past year), on surgery date I was sitting at 331. Now I am 3 weeks post op I am weighting in at 306...I am so proud of myself and know that this is my second chance and having a healthy life. I am truly bless to be at this point in my life and knowing that I have a wonderful support group at home makes it worthwhile.

[James Marusek 5,244]

Candice, I am sorry to hear about your problems. I wonder how much of the weight loss problems might be due to the medication that you were/are taking?

[cmblackmon35 14]

Good morning James,

The meds were the biggest reason for the regain weight.. Now I am no longer on 15 different meds, all of the steroid meds I am no longer taking, been place on a different meds due to my Migraine headaches that I am still dealing with.

Edited March 11, 2015 by cmblackmon35

[KendraLynnKerr 10]

Hi Candice , good to see you. You are doing great and I will be here to help push you along. Lol ????. You are strong and fearless.... You are a female warrior... I have faith in you and together we will both be victorious

[laneydasilva 34]

I am scared I have no support system ????

[James Marusek 5,244]

I am scared I have no support system

Is there any bariatric surgery support meetings in your area. They are generally free and I found them helpful.

[cmblackmon35 14]

I am scared I have no support system

Good morning....what area are you in.....and like someone else stated..is there any bariatric surgery support meetings in your area. There are a big help when it comes to support. Even when I have family support, there is nothing like being around others who are dealing with the same thing as you....I wish you all the best...and you are always come on here...Great support!!!