AdeanaMarie
I struggled with being over weight my entire life. I would lose and gain and the cycle continued throughout most of my life. I was adamently against having surgery for years. But to be honest, did not do much research. Having Crohn's Disease, I did not think it an option (later I would discover the Sleeve Gastrectomy option that does not cut into the intestines). Then, as I was crying out to God in my frustration one day about my never ending battle with my weight, He put a thought in my head and that thought was surgery. I tried to dismiss it, but then I felt Him asking me, why do you not want to have surgery, could it be a pride issue? After much prayer and thoughts about it, I realized it was pride keeping me from going the path of surgery. I didn't want to ask for help, but I needed major help, not just with physical issues or habits, but with emotional and psychological issues in life. So I pursued researching, found a great surgeon, found a great Christian counselor and started down this journey. I have not regretted the decision once. God has blessed me with no complications or stumbling blocks so far. Now, with that said, if I could have lost weight without surgery, that would have been the best option, but since my stubborn will and habits were getting in my way, having the sleeve gastrectomy has given me a tool to reestablish new habits, relearn how to fuel my body and take care of my body. It has also taught me to love this journey of life we are on and not to worry so much about every little detail, but to count the blessings and live the best I can today.
