All my life the scale has always said that I am overweight. My self image is that I'm really not overweight, until I look at a picture or an image of myself in a mirror. Then I say "oops, I've put on a few extra" or "Maybe that is one of those mirros that make you look fat". Last year I reached a new high. I attended a weight loss surgery seminar and was contemplating this surgery, but was looking at a road block when it came to insurance paying for the surgery or coming up with the $15,000 to pay for it myself.
So, last May, I went to the doctor and asked her what to do... "Diet and Exercise" was the answer. I remember sitting in the car and calling my husband crying hysterically. I felt doomed, every diet that I had tried has failed, attempts at exercise also has failed. He hired a personal trainer at the local gym, now a almost a year later I still weigh what I did a year before. I would "diet and exercise" and loose a few pounds, only to get discouraged and put them back on.
My BMI is 43 and I have Type 2 Diabetes. I am a 49 years old mom with a 7 year old to enjoy into my senior years. I can't do this if my weight keeps creeping up.
Last week, my husband and I both attended another weight loss surgery seminar. I wanted him to be informed as to our options and what would work for me. We have decided that we would "scrounge" up the funds and I would this leap to a new life.
This is the beginning of a journey to a new me!
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I wish the best for you and Art in whatever you guys decide to do! I know just watching with my Mom that it was a struggle for her as well but I know with the right motivation and strong support you can do it! I don't know if she ever told you about her TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) group but I know that they helped support her. If you are interested, I can try to get a hold of one of her friends that she did this with to contact about the group. Anyhow, hope all goes well with whichever decision you decide to go with!
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