lisnelson

Hi All,
 
I am Lisa, 53 year old wife/mom/grandmom/teacher/soaper/small business owner/soon-to-be-healthy crafting addict.  I am hoping for my Gastric ByPass surgery the middle of February.  I have been seeing the wonderful staff at Alaska Bariatric Center since August '14. I am 5'5.75" (I have shrunk a quarter of an inch!) and currently weigh 266lbs. (I was up to 274 a few months ago.) Dr. Todd suggested a goal weight of 163 but I have hopes of 140. Less than that does not look good on me. I have been there but after every weight loss, I meet and exceed my former weight/size. I have my head in the right place now as I am seeking this surgery for health over beauty. Before it was always losing weight for appearances. Now, with age creeping up on me, I am suffering more and more weight-related health issues. I have too much to live for and too many small grands to not be able to chase them around our farm! I retire and move back home in the summer of 16 so I have until then to be healthier and ready to roll!