njl762
I am a 19 y/o female attending college in Farmville. I have been overweight since I was a young child. I have a 20 y/o brother who is 6'4 and weighs 200# and a 22 y/o sister who weighs 140#. My parents are both at a healthy weight. I currently weigh 265 pounds. I have lost about 30 pounds since I have been gone away at school. I think stress and the exercise of having to walk everywhere has helped a great deal.
However, I am really ready to make a change in my life. I am not so much depressed about being overweight because I love myself for who I am and whats on the inside, but deep down I know I am not healthy. Thats why I am going through with the surgery. It is definately a big decision for a 19 year old because it will change my life forever, but I am very willing to adjust and make changes for the better.
I have tried dieting, exercising, etc., but nothing seems to work. Its very hard for a teenager. I just feel like sometimes I am not accepted because of my weight. However, I know that I love my looks and my personality, I just want to be healthy also.
