I've been lurking on here for alittle while so it's probably time I introduced myself. My name is Brandy and I have struggled with weight most of my life. I was a chubby kid, but thinned out as a teen due to sports. I have never really been the thin girl, even when I was thinner- I was still a big built girl. At 20, I went on Fen/Phen and lost 40 lbs. I was livin life for awhile and then the weight came back on plus more. As an adult I have battled weight for years, trying one program after another.

3 years ago I was put on blood pressure meds, 2 years ago I was diagnosed with sleep apenea but never treated, one year ago they told me I was pre-diabetic. So I joined another weight loss program, lost alittle weight then gained it back. I went to my first weight loss seminar in July, thinking I was too small to be there and this was for those people. Well, there were people bigger and smaller than me. At a BMI of 41 with all the above issues, I am one of those people.

I am pursuing the gastric sleeve for surgery. I have met with the Baritric coordinator, had testing, my psych test is next week, and then my sleep apena test. I have some great supporters and some nay sayers. I know the nay sayers care about me but just don't understand yet.

I have probably typed way too much. I look forward to sharing my journey with you and gaining knowledge from everyone who has already began theirs.

Brandy

Welcome Brandy,

Thank you for sharing your story. We all understand where you are coming from. Please keep on posting and keep us informed of your progress.

Welcome Brandy and thank you for sharing your story with all of us -- we're looking forward to hearing more from you in the future.

Welcome to the board. . . I look forward to hearing more on your progress.

Hi Brandy, we are so glad to have you join our family! Please keep us posted on your progress and let us know if you have any questions.

At a BMI of 41 with all the above issues, I am one of those people.

Me too. As a shorty, I find any weight over 200 to be really hard on my body. I was very annoyed that some people didn't think I was big enough for WLS once I finally decided to have it, too!