Michele T.
I have been large since I was 5 years old. My every waking moment has been a battle with my weight. I am the typical yo-yo dieter and exerciser. When I am on, I am really on. I just can't sustain it forever. I have probably gained and lost 500 lbs in my life. I always stayed in the mid-to-low 200's until I quit smoking 14 years ago, when I quickly ballooned to over 300 lbs. I have decided that I have to have just a little help. I believe with the sleeve I can get enough help to get where I need to be and stay there. I am also considering joining OA and going to counseling to ensure I don't gain it back once I lose it. Although I have been to counseling before, I am determined this has to work because of all the health problems I am starting to get and because of my 7-year old granddaughter.