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Beginning My Journey, At the End of My Rope :)

Hi, I'm Julie. You can call me imp, or Julie. I also answer to Your Majesty, Red, and Hotness, although that last is going to take awhile ;)

I'm here because I'm tired of being fat. I wasn't a fat kid - I was a professional ballet dancer, later a cheerleader. So not fat. But genes and pregnancies and fast food and life sent my weight sideways and then upwards starting in my 20s. I'm 5'4", and at my lowest adult weight I was 110 pounds. I didn't look healthy then. Now I'm a little over double that in both age and weight, and I don't look or feel healthy now.

My BMI is 38 something. I'm hypertensive - my doctor is testing me for pulmonary hypertension, even, which: not good. I have obstructive sleep apnea. I'm asthmatic, and I've never smoked. I've been on huge doses of beta blockers and steroids in the past - fortunately, I now have a doctor who is treating me with ace inhibitors and albuterol and only inhaled steroids. And on May 17, I am scheduled for mini-gastric bypass surgery because my co-morbidities have made it impossible to exercise.

So, here I am. Just over two weeks from surgery. My father had the MGB done in late February - he is down almost 40 lbs, off his diabetic medication, and down to one anti-hypertensive from the NINE he was taking. He looks healthier. He's not greyish-green anymore. He doesn't huff and puff anymore. I want to be healthy again, but I know surgery is a tool and not a miracle cure. I've been lurking here for awhile, but just now got the guts to say hi. So, hi :)

Welcome aboard Julie! :)

Your story sounds all too familiar re: being naturally skinny but gained with the pressures of life. I COMPLETELY understand where you're coming from! The best part of this is knowing you are capable of losing. :)

Good luck to you with your weight loss surgery and may you have a speedy recovery.

Thank you, SunshineCA!

I've tried sooooo many diets and found myself incapable of keeping the weight off. This surgery is a long-term decision. It's scary, but I'm hopeful for excellent results. Thanks for the support! :)

You're welcome! :)

Sometimes one has to do what he/she has to do! If surgery is what you and your doctors feel will keep you alive and healthy then it is what it is. Be sure to share here as they days approach and as you recuperate. :)

Welcome to the forum. Please feel free to post anywhere and you will get tons of support. If you have specific questions regarding pre/post surgery diets or worries be sure to post in the Weight Loss Surgery section on this site, they will probably have the most experience and advice for you.