Just wanted to introduce myself, just found this site last night and already have learned so much, thank you! I am a 46 yo married mom of 2 mostly grown kids. I work 3/4 time as an RN on a dialysis unit and long term care. I have struggled with my weight since shortly after getting married, the biggest struggles came after having my kids. I am 5'2" and currently went 200 lbs, my highest was 226. I feel like I have tried everything - each time with moderate success...I think 'finally' and then it all comes back + more. I have high cholesterol and asthma as well, and am getting frightened for the future -my whole family has struggled with weight and my brother had a heart attack at age 38, and has had 2 stents placed since and is generally unwell...am I next? Time to get serious. I have decided to go ahead with the sleeve, probably with Dr. Pompa in Tijuana, although due to staffing issues and money will likely not get there until early 2013. But I will get there! I saw Dr. Pompa in a magazine and Newsweek! As well as ads for Weight Loss Forever has offices close to home here? I have done a lot of research and am pretty sure this is the way to go. I am wondering a few things - has anyone else gone to Dr. Pompa? And with what results? Also, has anyone on this site had weight loss surgery after having a heart attack? I want so badly to talk to my brother about this but would he be too high a risk? His BMI currently is 37 . Any thoughts for me?

the biggest struggles came after having my kids.

Just wanted to introduce myself,

Magicmuffin

i know what you mean about struggling with your weight after the birth of your kids.

I felt the same way about dealing with my weight after birth of my daughter. always used that as an excuse of all this weight i gained

BTW my daughter is now 36 yrs old.

luck on your pending WLS

kathy

Magicmuffin

i know what you mean about struggling with your weight after the birth of your kids.

I felt the same way about dealing with my weight after birth of my daughter. always used that as an excuse.

BTW my daughter is now 36 yrs old. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

luck on your pending WLS

kathy

Yeah, I know what you mean - my "baby" is 17 now! Thanks for the reply - what are your plans and where are you on this road?