dubbie56
I am a happily married mother of 2. My children are grown and my husband and I have been married for 35yrs. I have 4 wonderful grandchildren . As child growing up I was always pudgy...and as a teen I was about 10 lbs. overweight. My home life was less than perfect and I got married my senior yr. and dropped out of school. I was pregnant and was able to keep my weight stable until my daughter was born. I was 5'6" and weighed 180lbs. My husband was an alcoholic and I used food as my comfort. After my son was born I soared to 253lbs. I fought for yrs with my weight. I had 0 selfesteem. I battled both depression and my weight. Finally in 9/04 my insurance agreed to cover my gastric bypass surgery. I weighed 325lbs. and almost 4yrs out I lost over 150lbs. Since that time I have been able to get off some my medication. Recently I have suffered from syms. of protein insufficiency. I would appreciate any suggestions from anyone who can help. By the way, I have been so blessed, my husband has not had a drink for over 6yrs.!!!!!!!!!!!! and he wonderful to me. I am NOT depressed and my self esteem is also improved. I have a blessed life!!
