Terri B.
It seems as though I've been wanting this surgery for years and years. I started researching gastric bypass surgery about 8 years ago. At that time....I didn't weigh enough to qualify, but somehow I knew even then that it was a powerful tool that I would be able to succeed with. Fast forward to today.....I now qualify in spades with the weight I'm at. I'm pushing 300#s and it breaks my heart that I can't seem to get the gaining under control.
I've watched 3 people that I'm close to go through the gastric bypass surgery and I can't say enough how happy I am for them. I've seen them change and morph and SMILE like never before. Another good friend just had the surgery and I know she'll be incredibly successful and happy with it. Some day, I hope that's me!!!
I am married to a wonderfully supportive man. He NEVER bugs me about my weight and loves me just the way I am. I couldn't ask for him to be more accepting of my weight. I have one beautiful son who is the light of my life. He is the driving force behind my wish to be healthier and thinner. I not only need to be there for him, but I need to be there beside him enjoying all that life has to offer. If my weight gain continues.....that just won't be the case.
For now.....I look and wait and hope to find a way to make this surgery (or even lap band) a reality for me. After failing every diet I've ever tried, I know its the tool that will help me to be the person I know I can be.