BRANDY27
I'm a 32 year old that has been overweight since middle school. I decided to have this surgery so I will be around to see my daughter (Katie) grow up. I started this quest October 18, 2008 where I attended the seminar in Atlanta, GA. My insurance approved the surgery on January 4, 2009 and I called to schedule the appointments necessary before the surgery on January 12, 2009. I have a consult with the doctor on January 26th, pre-op on February 2nd @ 8:30am and a upper GI on February 3rd with my surgery scheduled for February 10th. After that I will have a 2 week follow up on February 23rd @ 10:15am. The doctors have told me I will be on a mostly liquid diet for about 6 weeks. Due to this you must take vitamins and drink protein shakes.
I'm so excited to have this opportunity to have this procedure done and I'm hoping to lose 220 lbs. I know this will be allot of hard work but I'm ready to start!!! I've already been exercising (walking) and cutting back and drinking plenty of water.
I'm hoping to reach my goal in a year and a half which I don't think is unrealistic.
I can't wait to purchase some new (skinny) clothes!!!!
