KristinD007

[font='comic sans ms']My name is Kristin and I am almost 29 years old. I have a healthy husand (recently lost 100 lbs) and a 8 year old step son! I have two cats and love to travel when I can get time off of work! I love the ocean, just not looking like I belong in it! Hahaha.

I have struggled with my weight my entire life, and it hasn't been easy. I have done the diet thing and yes, with watching what I eat and excercise the weight does come off. But, I have never and can never seem to keep it off, only gain it back plus some extra! It is always an up hill struggle with my weight. My husband went on a strict diet a year ago and has lost close to 100 pounds. I am so happy for him but now I feel like his "fat wife." I am just stuck in this rut. Hopeless even.

I recently had a physical done at my family doctors and everything was good. My blood pressure was 184/90 (a little high but for my weight pretty darn good), and my blood tests came back normal. The only problem area is my weight.

I plan on taking the next step in my life and that is LIVING my life like I want to live it. Healthy and happy! For so many years I have cried in the mirror, cried in dressing rooms, binge drank until I felt okay with myself, over ate, binged on fast food, tried to conceal my double chin with make up, hid behind my friends in photos, and wore almost all black or navy blue.

I am currently thinking about getting the sleeve procedure done, but I am scared. Of course you choose to read more negitive than positive and that really freaks me out. Excess skin hanging, having a second procedure done, bleeding, depression, and blood clots to name a few that worry me. I feel like if I don't get this procedure I will die early in life and unhappy. I want to live life to the fullest, and at my current weight I am unable to do that.

If anyone has any insight for me, advice, pro's and/or con's I welcome them! Every little bit helps at this point!

Good luck to everyone on their weightloss journey! ;o)

Peace & Love, Kristin :) [/font]