Frenchyprof927
I have been overweight to morbidly obese since I was 6. I know there have been contributing emotional, physical, and mental factors in my weight gain. I dieted- often gaining weight with weight watchers. I had doctors flat call me a liar about my food journals, even though I was not. "If that is all you are eating you have to lose weight." Well, I didn't.
One of my very best friends had RNY done about 12 years ago. She did well with the weight loss but did not prepare for the psychological side effects of surgery. She also did not take her vitamins as she should have. I was hesitant to consider surgery because of her problems.
We adopted our son at his birth. He is 6. I knew I did not want him to face the same problems as I with weight and that I needed to be a better role model. Also, I never had the energy to play with him. Because I had heart surgery 10 years ago I have always been nervous to actively play.
I finally decided to consult a bariatric surgeon after my cardiologist recommended it. I felt very comfortable with my surgeon. I have no doubt in my mind God was guiding every step on this path. I was originally scheduled for a ds loop, but when my surgeon went to start the loop, the VGS already complete, I bled out on the table due to a freak occurrence. Clearly, I survived lol ????.
I am pleased I did the surgery but it is a challenge. I hope this community offers the support I need and I hope to be able to in turn support the members of this community.
