princesslea

Hi! I am a 36 year old female that has been "heavy" most of my life but have also been very active. I am 5'11" so I had been able to "disguise" my weight and not really have it effect me too much. However, 8 years ago I had an accident that herniated 5 discs in my back and caused a huge decrease in my activity level. As well, I started getting very depressed and with that, the weight creeped up even more, gaining an extra 60lbs to my already 50lb overweight body. Needless to say, this also did not have a very good effect on my back, it has been a steady downhill slide for me. I have tried many diets, WW, Jenny Craig, Medical Dieting with pills, South Beach... you name it, but like all, you loose while on it, but as soon as you quit, the weight comes back. Now it has come to disc replacement and fusion surgery for my back (which scares the beheeguise out of me) but I have also been given the option of having lap band done to get the weight off and see how it helps my back. I am praying for a reprieve here. I am excited about having lap band done and excited about taking back my body and life. I have confidence that this will help prolong back surgery for many, many, many more years...

I am excited to be a part of a great community of support and among people that I can relate to that are going through what I am. Thanks for the opportunity to join you all on our journey. Good luck to all!