Guest guest Posted July 27, 2000 Report Share Posted July 27, 2000 Hi, My name is Candy and I live in Melbourne, Florida. I am 31 yrs old and am ft 7in tall with a weight around 350. I haven't weighed myself in several months so am unsure of the exact number. I like all of you have dieted for as long as I can remember and have only managed to get heavier. I have a friend here in Melbourne named Claire that I met through Weight Watchers about 2yrs ago. She had this surgery in April and has already lost 50 pounds. I am so impressed and happy for her. I am ready to take this step myself. I am actually getting excited! My only obstacle now is my Primary Care Physician. I have an appointment with him on next Tuesday and hope that he will give me his support. I really like this doctor and hope he stays my doctor, but if necessary I will change. I need this surgery to save my life. I don't have any health problems to speak of except GERD and the joint pain and back ache related to my weight, but I don't want to wait until I have diabetes or high blood pressure or something. My weight just continues to creep up and I know health problems are just lurking around the corner. I hope to get to know you all and become a post op soon. Candy Melbourne, FL 350lbs BMI 54 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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