sheenadwayne
My story hmmmm well lets see....... I have always struggled with my weight. I never let it hinder me from doing what I wanted. Was always delegated as the cute, fat,funny friend. Never lacking a social life because I always hid my pain behind a smile and a good joke. Not that life was bad but there was always those drawbacks of being the biggest person in the room or the "fat friend". I learned to ignore when people made hurtful comments to me about my weight usually disguised as help for you. Never understood how people think telling someone," You would be pretty if you would lose weight". Did you just call me ugly?? Lol smh People really don't get it. But thankfully, God blessed me with such a wonderful circle of friends and family that love me and support me uncondionally.
How did I get here?? That's a good question. I did the endless amount of diets. You name it I did it,some with good results but nothing that lasted. I am an emotional eater. I lost my mother/best friend in 98. Always the one to cheer up others, I found myself in unchartered territory. I was the one who needed the cheering up. Not able to let that go, I found myself still being everyones cheerleaders and behind close doors turning to food to ease my pain. I packed the pounds on. A few years later after having to have surgery, taking a bad fall down a flight of steps, I find myself at my highest weight.
Realizing how truly short life is I am turning to WLS. This is a new beginning for me. My Dr explained the safest route for me is the VSG. This is an exciting and scary time for me but I am moving forward full strength. I know my greatest days are ahead of me. God has truly blessed me. I can do nothing without him and anything with him.
