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Hi my name is Pattie and I have been obese for several years. I was in pain and looking at more surgery on my ankles, my blood pressure was out of control and so was my cholestrol. I tried different diets and failed at all of them. I thought it was hopeless. Then I heard about gastric bypass surgery. I looked into it and decided that this was for me. I knew I had to do something soon or suffer more or die. I did my homeword on the surgery and set a date. I was scared but I still knew it was the best thing for me.
I had the surgery and spent 5 days in the hospital. I went to my son and daughter in laws house after the hospital because she is a nurse and is very caring. She too is very obese and understood alot about the surgery.
I was up and about in just a few days. I actually felt good. On the 7th day I was out shopping with Toni. My husband and family were all supportive of this and am happy to say i have lost 82 pounds in 5 months and am on no medication any more or do I have to use the c-pap machine anymore. I feel great and thank God for all the Doctors and nurses who helped me through this.
Wearing a size 8 again feels great and I don't have to shop in the plus size anymore. What a wonderful feeling it is.
Pattie
