nursenicki1

I have been overweight my entire life, however, I was able to keep it under control because I was (am) athletic and enjoy exercise. The turning point was after I had my daughter...something changed and I was no longer able to control the weight gain. I did try everything and was exercising 6 hours a week with no improvement. Then my lipids were uncontrolled, my blood pressure increased, and finally I was told my blood sugars were increasing as well. Honestly, surgery was not something I wanted, but I finally admitted to myself that the weight gain would only get worse. For the past several years it has been very uncomfortable and for the first time in my life I worry about weight limits on everything. Weight is now affecting my life in ways I had never thought of. 
My surgery is set for October 6, 2015....I am nervous and excited, but I want to be healthy, especially for my daughter. I start my pre-op diet tomorrow, and do my pre-op testing. More to come...