KMB1218

My Inspirations

• Improved mobility
• To improve my self-esteem
• Taking control
• Getting healthy

My weight has been a struggle most of my life and has certainly impacted the life choices I have made. As a child I so anticipated the summer as it would signify endless days of being in the water swimming and enjoying the warm summer sun. I no longer enjoy the summer as this means having to give up the cover of heavy winter sweaters, turtlenecks, and long pants. Never mind putting on a bathing suit.  I dream about the day I can walk into a clothing store and not have to wonder it the “women’s sizes” are going to be big enough. 

In 2008 I had lap-band surgery, however, I am a “band failure”.  I had complications with the band almost from the beginning.  I did lose approximately 75 pounds with the band; however, I did not lose that weight by maintaining a healthy lifestyle.  I lost weight because I was unable to keep food down and had horrible acid reflux daily.  I finally couldn’t take it anymore and had my band loosened to only a minor restriction.  This solved my vomiting and reflux issues but over time I have now gained back all the weight I had lost.

After months of contemplation I have decided to proceed with having the gastric sleeve surgery.   I am looking forward to this exciting and scary journey I have now begun. I am mid-way through my insurance requirements and hope to have my sleeve surgery in January 2020.  I look forward the time when I am able decide what I want to do and not worry about my weight and what I look like. I am also looking forward to a time when physical activity will be enjoyable and not dreaded. Most importantly I am taking my life back!