, I'm in North Jersey.

[krismas73 0]

Hello,

My name is Kristi and I am 34, married for 16 years and have 3 daughter's, ages 15 & 9 years and a 22 month old. I am a stay at home mom and want to be around to see my grandchildren.

I have been unhealthy and obese for the last 14 years and also have sleep apnea.

I need support from someone who knows what it's like to be a fat person. My family is great, but they don't have the first clue what it's like to be someone like me.

I am 5'2" and currently 264 (i gained some weight back after my surgery got postponed), with a surgery date of June 18, 2008. I am soooo motivated to make this huge change!! I can't wait!!! :biggrin2:

Thanks !!!!

Kristi

[sisterc 0]

Hello Kristi,

I am in Massachusetts! 43 years old mother and married for 22 years with one son. At age 15 220 pounds at age 18 300 pounds. Before surgery I was 300 pounds and now 275 after 2 1/2 months. Many ups and downs around weight my entire life, but now is the time for change and I am taking it one day at a time. Congrats on your new journey. My email address is c_monestime@yahoo.com if you are looking for email buddy - I just started the journey and can share my new experience with you. Congrats on the new you!

[krismas73 0]

Hi sisterc!!

I would like for us to be buddies! How do you feel 2 1/2 months out now? I am so excited!! I have a friend who had her band done 12/07 and she is doing great, I just can't wait to see the changes in myself!! I was 120 lbs when I met my husband, then as we dated, I slowly gained 40 lbs. I was 160 lbs when we got married and was soon pregnant with our first baby, I gained 60, then lost all but 10 lbs when I made the biggest mistake in my entire life!! I got the depo-provera shot (birth control) and gained 30+ pounds and I haven't been under 200 since then. :drool: 15 years I have been this way...getting bigger every year. I guess my breaking point came when I realized that I would have to wear a mask every night to sleep, in order to stay alive. That did it!!! I can't wait to throw that thing to the curb!! LOL!

Thanks!!!! It's nice to have someone to talk with.

Kristi

[sisterc 0]

Hello Kristi,

My name is Carrie - and I am excited about having a buddy also. I know how important it is to have a support person with you as you go on this journey. I have seen the weight gain program myself, but overweight my entire life from 8th grade 220 pounds, 12th grade 300 pounds then lose 75 pounds before meeting my husband, the maintained for five years then each year it increased by 20 for the next five years. 2 1/2 months ago I reached my breaking point of 300 pounds and said this is enough for 1 1/2 year I could not fit my clothes in the closet so I didn't buy new ones because I didn't want to face that I could not fit my clothes (size 22) I went up to size 26/28 and said what am I doing with myself this is crazy. But kept on eating and eating! Just depressed at what I have become and look like its really said, but today is another day now. I am excited about me!

Please don't forget to email me at c_monestime@yahoo.com