I thought I'd pop in and say Hello & introduce myself :wavey:
I'm new to SWL, but was a member of Minis a while ago.
I recently turned 35 and have struggled with my weight most of my life. I can't really ever remember not being on a diet of some sort.
Like most of you, I've tried all sorts of ways to lose weight......all the usual diets - Cambridge, Lighter Life, SW, WW, Atkins, slimming pills etc etc. All have proved unsuccessful for me (obviously primarily because of my lack or ability to stick to them!) and I am now heavier than I have ever been in my life. I have around 11 stones to lose.
Only recently have I been seriously considering surgery to shed the weight. I'm growing increasingly frustrated at the effect my mass is having on my life and that of my 3 year old son & wonderful husband. I want to be slim & healthy for myself and for my family.
I'm so unsure of where I go from here
I think I'll have to pay for surgery as I don't have any real health problems (yet!) that would support an application for NHS funding. I had gestational diabetes but that seems to have cleared up since my baby was born.
So, I am here researching any & all info I can find. I'm sure I'll find lots of pointers on this site.
I look forward to getting to know you all more as I progress on my journey to surgery, slimdom and a healthier, happier life
Jules xx
I'm new to SWL, but was a member of Minis a while ago.
I recently turned 35 and have struggled with my weight most of my life. I can't really ever remember not being on a diet of some sort.
Like most of you, I've tried all sorts of ways to lose weight......all the usual diets - Cambridge, Lighter Life, SW, WW, Atkins, slimming pills etc etc. All have proved unsuccessful for me (obviously primarily because of my lack or ability to stick to them!) and I am now heavier than I have ever been in my life. I have around 11 stones to lose.
Only recently have I been seriously considering surgery to shed the weight. I'm growing increasingly frustrated at the effect my mass is having on my life and that of my 3 year old son & wonderful husband. I want to be slim & healthy for myself and for my family.
I'm so unsure of where I go from here
I think I'll have to pay for surgery as I don't have any real health problems (yet!) that would support an application for NHS funding. I had gestational diabetes but that seems to have cleared up since my baby was born. So, I am here researching any & all info I can find. I'm sure I'll find lots of pointers on this site.
I look forward to getting to know you all more as I progress on my journey to surgery, slimdom and a healthier, happier life
Jules xx
