rita1952
Weight Loss Surgery
Oct 13, 2009
I have been overweight since 1977. That is the year my middle son, Kevin, past away at 6 weeks old. I gained 80 pounds the year after he died and have never been able to lose it. In fact, I have gained even more.A 57 years old, 5'1" and 230lbs, I am a little chubby to say the least. I am on medications for high blood pressure, high cholesterol, high triglicerides, acid refluc, depression, diabetes (I am pre-diabetic) and roscea. My goal is to get off of most of the medications I am now on.
On May 4th, my youngest son, Jim and his wife, Jessica blessed me with twin grandbabies - a boy and a girl. Harry & Rosie have become my life - they have totally stolen my heart. It was on the day they were born that I knew I had to do something about my weight. - and also the day I began thinking of weight loss surgery. I want to be around to watch them grow up.
As you all know, being overweight is not a fun thing to be. It is the last thing that people can make fun of, discrimate against and overall make you feel terrible about yourself. I have had so many humiliating moments in the past 30 years, I cant even begin to list them. Im so tired of having to worry about when those moments may come again. And Im a fun loving person - I love people and love meeting and being with people. Ive found my weight is holding me back as I have become so self-conscious of how I look that I have become almost reclusive. I go to work and come home - only doing things with my family. I miss socializing - I miss being with my friends - I miss getting out and laughing and having fun - dancing. The whole thing is depressing to me - and overwhelming.
So, its time to do something about it. Im excited that I have completed all my requirements, the surgeon approved me, the insurance company has approved me and I have my pre-op testing on Oct 21st. Surgery date should be soon!
The only snag I have run into is my job. My boss told me today that the holidays are coming and I may not be able to get off - that it might be best to have my surgery after the first of the year. Im very disappointed to say the least. But Im continueing on in hopes that I can get a surgery date soon.. The work calendar is full and there isnt much time left for me to have a couple of weeks off. I know my boss wants to me say I will wait until next year. If I cant get a surgery date withing a certain time frame, I will have no choice but to wait until next year. I cant lose my job, so Im at their mercy.