blynne29
So far, my story resembles many that I have read on these boards. I have battled feelings of being overweight as long as I can remember. Though I was a 8/10 in high school and physically active, I always seemed to be the fat girl among my size 2/3 peers. Thank God I have a sense of humor and used it to it's fullest. I have tried practically every diet under the sun, having 3 wonderful boys via C-Section, has not helped my body image at all. Hoping to get that little pouch taken care of after weight loss also. My co-worker has had RNY and her sister had the Lap-band. That's how I first became aware of this procedure. I felt a strange sense of awe and excitement when I discovered that this procedure was out there. I guess I had resigned myself to feeling this way forever. I have not told anyone of my goal to have this done. I have hinted to my husband, he feels it's extreme. I want to be healthy and play with our 5 children. I am tired all the time. I get winded walking through the grocery store, my children want me to play and run with them and I want to take a nap. I was also diagnosed with MS 5 years ago. Luckily, I have had no lasting effects and no symptoms (other than EXTREME fatigue) since my diagnosis. I just want to get this 80 lbs off. I'm sure it contributes to the fatigue and shortness of breath.