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Mar 23, 2013

I went to a workshop on Bariatric surgery at the Methodist Bariatric Center in Omaha.  How I wish I would have had an opportunity like that when I had my my first surgery.  I would have NEVER chosen the VBG.  I found out the statistics for the VBG verses other surgeries and I was astonished how bad the percentage of weight lost was.   Going in, I really was hoping for the DS Switch but after the talk and looking at the statistics, I am now leaning toward a revision to the RNY.  I am still looking at the Switch but it is usually done at this hospital as an open surgery  instead of laparoscopic.  I found out that revisions sometimes don't work out as well, but I am ready for the extra help that this surgery can bring.  I love myself and have found great peace in the last couple of years.  I have tried to lose weight on my own, but my body thinks I am starving and refuses to let go of anything.  I love to do zumba and walk my dog, but it doesn't seem to help.  Over the last few years, my body has decided it wants to give out.  I used to love walking long walks but those are becoming harder and harder as my knees have developed arthritis.   I deal with high blood pressure and have pre-diabetes.  My cholesteral is horrible and I hurt almost everyday.  I am only 48 and should not be dealing with things that people 20 years older than me start dealing with. 

I have come to the realization that I eat due to boredom and to keep down anxiety.  I am working with my doctor to take care of that with medication.  I also love other things like blogging, reading and playing with Tippy my baby dog.  (actually he's 7 but acts like a puppy).  

Now the waiting.  My insurance has to be notified at least 6 months before the surgery.  I believe they do that to weed out clients who really want the surgery but will drop out due to the wait or will opt for other weight loss procedures that don't cost as much. 

Right now I am waiting for the surgery center to get back further info from my insurance.  Then I can make my first consultation appointment.   Here's to waiting, praying and making sure this is the right thing to do. 

One other thing-If you are interested in Bariatric Surgery, I would highly advise going to a workshop.  I have found out that most of the places in this area that do this surgery do have bariatric surgery workshops where you can learn about the different types of surgeries.

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