Jack Baby
I have been overweight, perceived or real since I was about 14 years old. Weight has been a constant struggle all of my life. I do not believe there actually has been a day that has gone by, that I haven’t thought about it in 20+ years. I along with many people have tried every diet, prescription, program, infomercial, illusion, delusion you can think of to loose weight. Several years ago, I considered surgery and with the encouragement of my family, I decided to invest in therapy instead and I have been in the care of a therapist for over two years.
I have been working closely with my therapist for weight management therapy with diet, behavior and exercise. The approach has comprehensive including, behavioral – why do I eat, physical – planning exercise programs, and evaluations/education on what to eat. I have experienced weight loss, and unfortunately, I have gained it back. I do believe I have a solid foundation to eating right and exercising, I just need help getting the weight off, let’s face it, looking down the barrel of over 100 lbs to lose, is well, overwhelming…
My 20 year battle with weight has left me wondering what the future is to hold. I know it is only a matter of time before I experience other major health related issues. Currently I am waiting for testing for sleep apnea and I am pre-diabetic. I have worked very diligently to address the emotional relationship I have with food and will continue to do so in the future. I have spent a great deal of time working through emotional issues associated with food, learning what and how to eat, and most recently, re-evaluating surgical options. I am ready to make a firm commitment to improving the quality of my health through the use of the bypass as a tool. This in conjunction with the education and support I receive from my therapist and the support group through my surgeon’s office I am looking forward to continuing my multi component weight loss plan. I have started that journey through quitting smoking and I plan to continue to see my therapist in the years to come.
I am supported by my soul mate/my dear husband and our loving son who is 16 and of course our four legged babies – Bobbie, Susie,
