Rebecca S.
Hi, my name is Becky and I am 46 years old. I have been struggling with weight since the birth of my first child, and now have comorbidities of diabetes, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia and osteoarthritis. I have been looking into having surgery for over 2 years, but my insurance does not cover the costs. After extensive discussion with my physician husband we decided this was something that I needed to do for me so that I could be around for our three daughters graduations, weddings, and future grandchildren. I got in contact with Dr. Christopherson from Davenport and started the process. Even though I was self pay I had to go through all the hoops that I would have if the insurance company would have been paying for it, the counselling, the dietician, and psychiatrist, lab work, etc. I was originally interested in the Lap Band, I was not really interested in having my entire stomach removed.....when I returned after the first of the year he discussed with me the option of verticle sleeve gastrectomy. He just started doing them and thought that this would be a great option for me. After much discussion and thought I decided to go with the sleeve and had it performed on May 18th, 2009. I am 5 days out from surgery at this time and feeling awesome, already thinking this is the best decision for ME that I have made in a very long time. I have a daughter getting married on July 4th and am anxious to see how much weight I will loose before that time.
