The start of something new

Dec 26, 2008

I have contemplated for over 4 years now about bariatric surgery.  When i first investigated it i read up on and dwelled on all the bad things that could happen.  I didnt give myself a chance to learn about the surgery or the benefits.  Unfortunately i put it off and continued to gain weight.  I went through weight watchers 4 times and when i hit my plateaus i got frustrated and gave up.  That only added more weight to me.  About 3 years ago i found out i had blood pressure issues as well as insulin resistance and  impaired glucose readings.  The doctors said i didnt need pills for my glucose just watch what i ate.  Well i continued doing things as always and then when my dad passed away almost 2 years ago i made some changes in my eating and coffee habits.  Since then i did a body for life challenge and lost 25 lbs and 18 inches all over.  That felt really good and then I hit another plateau.  I found that i continued to eat pretty well and couldnt lose anymore weight.  Work took me out of town for most of the summer and it was then that my blood pressure was dangerously high.  My doctor has put me on medications but it doesnt seem to be working all that well.  My family doctor who 4 years ago wasnt supportive of bariatric surgery is now more informed and supportive of it.  He talked to me at length about the surgery and made the referral for me.  I have a few friends that have had it done and have joined the support group here in Windsor.  My family is very supportive of my decision.   This is the last Christmas i am going to spend feeling uncomfortable and fat.  I look forward to my surgery on Jan 5, 2009 and know that this year is going to be the best  one yet. 
Ill keep udating as i go through the process.

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