Hi all!!

My name is Nelly and I'm 24 yrs old. I had my first consultation July 3rd and surgery is expected for February 10. My insurance is requiring a 6 month medically supervised diet. Starting weight is 214 and goal weight is 120. Im only 4 feet 11 inches. I have always been on the thicker side, 145 when I got married, but it was always blamed on being a Latina with curves. After I got married the weight just started going up. My daughter is 4 yrs old now and I had a c-section with her and one month later my gallbladder removed. After I stopped breast feeding the weight seemed to double up again. I tried many methods and was even working out 2 hrs a day for 3 months and only loosing a few pounds. I knew about surgery since my SIL got the lapband but it seemed too extreme for me. Until recently I felt fine but lately EVERYTHING hurts. Knees, hips, ankles, back and my arms fall asleep right away! Realizing I'm carrying OVER 100 of excess weight opened my eyes. I just can't wait to be fit.I want this not only for myself but for my daughter. I want to be an example to her I don't ever want her to feel the way it feels to be obese. And I don't even want to think about being pregnant and this heavy. I want to be a fit mom! To take my kids on hikes and bike rides and run with them instead of being stuck at home because I have no energy after work. I'm really glad my doctor told me about this site! It makes me feel not so alone anymore since I haven't told anyone but my husband and best friend. My sisters are too judgmental and my mom would go nuts!!! I really can't wait for these 6 months to be over!!!!!

I could have written this myself! After breastfeeding I shot back up quick . My daughter is 2.5. I don't want to be the "fat" mom forever. Good luck mama!

Thanks. It's been a struggle!! Realizing that "baby fat" will not go away!