I have been heavy since my 30's. Tried everything....some more than once. I have great success and only gain the wt right back on. Perhaps that is a similar story to many people. My BMI is now 42. I cannot tie my own shoes. I cannot walk without getting winded. I don't have HTN or other problems. But I am scared that they are in my future soon. I just want to do simple things again. Sit in a chair comfortably. Tie my own shoes. I don't want to be skinny. But I don't want the invisibility that my obesity has caused me. I am ready to give up the soda and the bread. I am willing to change. I am glad I found a site like this one. I have been accepted as a patient, I am starting the 6 mos mandatory weight loss regimen. I hope it goes fast....I am ready to be different.
