I have been working on getting all my pre op and such since January and today I got the official confirmation from insurance that I am approved :)

The whole reason I'm doing this is because of my back. I was born with gastroschisis (birth defect where the abdominal wall has a hole where the intestines protrude-to what extent, it varies case to case ) and I don't have much of an abdomen. I have very little sensation of feeling in my abdomen and I can't keep a strong core which leaves my back pretty vulnerable to injuries. I usually throw my back out to the point of not being able to take care of myself a few times a year and the rest of the time I'm on pain medication and I am so sick and tired of masking pain with medication.

I've always struggled with losing weight and I feel like I'm in such a great mindset right now to be able to do this for myself. My goal is to be able to be more physically fit so that I can strengthen my surrounding muscles to make my back less susceptible to injury.

I am so beyond ready for this. Challenges and all, I will take it all in and stick with it. For the first time ever I feel so ready.

HW:260 CW: 251 5'6"