BibleDisciple
I've been "thick" most of my adult life. It wasn't a big deal for a years because having children kept me active enough that I didn't get overly huge. Things change. I quit smoking and started chewing; brownies, cakes, cookies, extra helpings of potatoes and gravies. Now, I am beyond thick. I am fat. Unhealthly fat. I am closing in on the gap of 50 years old. Actually the age doesn't really bother me. I am more concerned with the quality of life, when I have to stop at the top of the steps to catch my breath. When I swear I hear a kitten outside and its my own wheezing. So I began to research the WLS options. I spent a good couple of weeks kicking myslef for being to "weak" to loose weight without this drastic approach. I found out I am not and was not weak. There is nothing easy about loosing weight, no matter the options. But for me, I had to consider that my father had died at 58 yrs old, his father about the same age...I am ten years away from being that old and I've done my body no favours. I eat what I wish, I smoked for years, I get no regular routine of excercize. I am essentially a couch potato with more "fat" than brains.
WLS became a viable option. It became the only option. I've tried other means. I've had prayers and well meaning people encourage me to loose weight, challenges, that I have failed miserably. There is nothing like the feeling you are invisible because people wont' look you in the eye...won't acknowledge your overweight status as a result of medical problems (emotional or physical). Those who overcome their weaknesses, or find the strenght within themselves to loose weight have my profound congrats!
I am nervously excited about the next year. The weight will come off in degrees. I will start and work at a new weight and exercize program. The future is a promise.
JJA
