My story
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, 01-01-2014 at 07:23 PM (1503 Views)
Hey all,
My name is Kaitlyn and I am 20 years old. I had my surgery on August 30th, 2013 and lost 90 pounds since then. My starting weight was 352Ibs. and I currently weigh 262Ibs. My goal weight is 150 pounds. So now that you know all of my technical stuff lets talk about the personal stuff.
I am a college student studying music education to become a high school music teacher. I have been heavy my whole life and I guess you can say obesity is genetic in my family since almost everyone in my family is overweight. However, I always seemed to have the most trouble with it. I started dieting when I was 8 years old and have never weighed what I was supposed to. I have tried every diet under the sun and some of them worked for a little while but the weight always seemed to pile right back on. And the last couple of years everything had just gotten out of control. I was at the point of no return.
I always said that I would never get surgery and that I wasn't that bad. But I guess I just looked in the mirror one day and realized that I was that bad and that getting surgery might be a good idea. So I set off on a long mission to research the surgery and find everything I could about it. All this research really made up my mind for me and I decided to get the surgery. My first doctors appointment with my surgeon to start the process was in May 2013 and 3 months later I had my surgery.
Looking back on it now receiving this surgery was one of the best decisions that I have ever made. I have gained a lot of confidence though out this process and I am so glad that I am becoming healthier and making a better life for myself.
I am now engaged and will be getting married in October 2014. I am so excited to what is in store for me over the next few years. I am excited to share my experiences with all of you and hope that I can help with any questions or concerns that you may have. I wish everyone a happy new year! and hope to be with you though out this year! Cheers!