Nichole13
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I was 30 years old and 250 lbs. I can't say that I don't know what happened; I ate too much and didn't exercise enough. By the time I figured that out, it was too late. I've been on every diet plan known to man, all with no sucess. I hated it when people would say, "Just go on a diet!" like it was so easy. Maybe for them, but for me, not so much. So, on June 6, 2007, I had gastric bypass surgery.
I started on the WLS journey a few years ago at my local hospital, but was so discouraged and upset by their program, that I gave up. So during the summer of 2006, I got to thinking about it again, since I could no longer bend over to tie my shoes. I started researching outside of my immediate area and Dr. Iqbal's name kept coming up. So I made the appointment...
I did ALL the pre-op stuff required from my insurance, jumped through those hoops like a good circus pony! And I got approved.
When I started this, people asked me "How much weight do you want to lose?" And I would say that wanted to wear a size 12, that was the size I wore in high school. Plus I didn't want to set myself up for disappointment. Well I'm wearing a size 4. Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think that would happen. Now I'm working on maintaining what I've lost. It is NOT easy and I truly resent when people say that I took the easy way out. I measure my food, watch my proteins and carbs, drink a TON of water, and take my vitamins. This will never end. There is no finish line for me. I will constantly be in battle with my body, but more importantly I'm at war with my mind. Head hunger is there and it's up to me only to ignore it.
What I hoped to gain from this, other than a more comfortable body and longer, better life, are more good friends are working as hard as I am.
