Mum of 3 who wants to be around for a long time yet.
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This Buddy last logged in at 30-01-2012
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This is my story
I've aslways had issues with food which started with an abusive mother who constantly dieted. She constantly made me feel guilty about food and attached negative behaviours to certain foods. I have been anorexic, bulimic and a compulsive over-eater. 5 years ago I became disabled after thinking I had life back on track. I was losing weight, pursuing a career in midwifery and starting to live when I suffered a back injury. I now have arthritis in my back and my knees and have gained 10 stones (140lbs) in weight. I am waiting for gastric bypass surgery but have been messed about by the NHS due to cuts over the last 5 years. I had my funding transferred and am having a gastric bypass in December. Because of a lack of mobility and not being able to burn calories efficiently I cannot lose weight now without being near starvation. The only way to do this long term was to have a gastric bypass. I am now also a diabetic, have high blood pressure and sleep apnoea. I have lost the feeling in my toes and the balls of my feet due to diabetic neuropathy. Had I been dealt with sooner, I wouldn't be in the situation I'm in now. I don't equate weight loss with being happy nor am I concerned with the visual effect. I have 3 gorgeous kids and want to be around to see them grow up and hopefully grow old. I just want to live. I had a gastric bypass on December 14th 2011.
