Hi, I am a 46 year old female, 5'4", dangerously close to 250#. I was a thin child but have been battling my weight since my late teens. I've lost and regained 30-40 pounds many, many times. I'm married with a pre-teen son and a professional career. I am struggling to exercise because I am recovering from some injuries that I sustained on top of chronic pain disorders (arthritis, fibromyalgia, etc). I'm considering weight-loss surgery even though I used to be strongly opposed to it. I'm hoping to find someone who will "get" me and become a good MFP friend. If this sounds like you, please add me as a friend!