myqueen80

I am a married mom of two adult children, who works full-time.  I have fought the "battle of the bulge" all my life and I'm determined to finally win.  I've tried most well-known food plans and have been moderately successful on some.  I say moderately successful because I've never maintained the weight loss.  At my age (52) I should still be able to fully enjoy life and I'm not.  I'm limited due to my weight and declining health.  I suffer from fibromyalgia, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, osteoarthritis (no remaining cartilage in one of my knees), high cholesterol, diabetes, sleep apnea and lower back pain.  Although loosing weight will not cure most of my ills, it will certainly improve my quality of life.  My mom has been heavy all MY life except for a brief period in my teens.  I was never embarrassed by her appearance and always loved her very much.  She is now 80 years old and due to her weight is getting less ambulatory by the day.  I see myself heading down that same path but at a much faster pace.  My mom was never one of those grandmas who got down on the floor to play with the grand-kids or took vacations to Disney World and walked around with them all day, because her weight was prohibitive.  I know my children love me and hope they've never been ashamed of my appearance.   But, I want to be one of those grandmas who CAN get down on the floor to play and walk all day on vacation with them, if desired.  These are my reasons for having lap band surgery.  I NEED to feel better and be healthier more than I need to eat in excess but have trouble limiting the amount of food I eat.  I require a tool to aid me in my efforts and I think lap band surgery is that tool.  So, now you know me and my reasons.  Please feel free to offer any incite you may have.  I look forward to hearing from people who have been in similar shoes.