MacMadame
32 years old : Female : Northern, CA
"Fatty Fights Back"
About Me
I am a mom and a software engineer and I've been struggling with my weight all my life. I could always lose if I had a goal -- such as my wedding or wanting to get pregnant a second time - but I could never keep the weight off.
Finally, I had enough of yo-yo dieting and decided to get my life back by having a vertical sleeve gastrectomy. Dr. Cirangle operated on me on 9/24/08 and I haven't looked back!
Why I Want To Get In Shape
As I got older, my ability to carry the excess weight diminished. I developed high blood pressure, I was having trouble with GERD and my feet and my right shoulder and my back. I stopped figure skating after over a decade of it being my favorite hobby.
When I looked to the future, I saw it only getting worse. I could see myself as one of those super morbidly obese ladies in the scooters and muumuus and that picture scared me. (No offense to anyone who is there now; the moment of no return is different for everyone.)
I was tired of putting my daughter off when she wanted to go to the pool.
I was just plain tired all around.
My Inspirations
- To complete an Ironman Triathlon
- No more high blood pressure!
- Being able to buy clothes in regular sizes
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