MarieB
I was not always heavy. I had a pretty normal childhood weight. There were periods of time when I guess I chubbed out when I was a kid, but by the time puberty hit, I was pretty thin. I didnt really have an issue with weight until I was about 24 years old. After having my 3rd child, it almost became impossible to lose any weight and keep it off. I went on every diet known to man. I even starved myself. I lost a bunch of weight in 1993, and slowly gained the weight back over the next few years and then it got out of control. I first looked into WLS in 2000 I think it was but I chickened out. In hind sight, it was better I did, as Im sure I would have failed. I went to see a doctor who seemed to basically, not care whether or not I was educated in WLS, or not. He was too eager to do the surger and like I said, Hind sight,, oh boy,, so Im glad I chickened out. In December of 2005, during the xmas vacation from school I got a cold and had to go to the doctor. When they put me on the scale and it read 290, I started to cry. I thought, this is it. I already had sleep apnea, my back was starting to hurt, my knees were starting to hurt, my feet. Things were also suffering,, sex life,, (he he he) house work,, friends, I guess you can say I was depressed as well. So I went home and talked to my husband and told him I wanted to have WLS and he said to me, do what makes you happy! So, I started my journey. Made my appointments, did all the seminars, nutrition classes, etc, and had my surgery date March 27th 2006. I was so excited when I got my surgery date I was so excited that I didnt remember that March 27th is my husbands birthday! So then I started thinking, oh crap, what if I die, I dont want to die on my husbands birthday,, so I asked my husband if he wanted me to change the date and he said no.. and even tho I almost asked to change it, I didnt and Im so happy I did not! I feel I was super lucky with my surgery. I had no pain, no complications and no issues in the hospital and so far, knock on wood, no problems now either. My only regret is not doing this sooner. I feel great, better than I have in years. Im able to do things I have not been able to do in years,, enjoying life and Im ever so grateful to my wonderful surgeon and the awesome care I get from him and his staff. Thanks Dr. Coirin for giving me my life back!
About Me
Before & After
rollover to see after photo
