Leslie M.
I was not an overweight child nor teenager. I began gaining weight when I was in my mid-20's. After college, I entered the work world, and was a single mother. I had a lot of stress and didn't make time for myself to exercise or to eat properly. In 10-years, I had went from 160 lbs. to 245 lbs. I had dieted off and on for the past 10 years, never losing all I needed to and always gaining it back.
In the Spring of 2007, I decided to give myself one last chance to lose weight "normally". I did cardio 4-5x's a week, and light weight training 3x's a week. Lost 10 lbs. in 4 months. I was so discouraged. So much work, time, and dedication for 10lbs!?!?!? I made the decision that WLS was the tool that I needed to have the healthy, energetic lifestyle that I crave.
I attended an Introductory Educational Seminar in Paintsville, KY. I left Knowing that I had an answer. I have decided to have an RNY procedure. I absolutely can not wait!!!
I have already stocked up on protein mixes, Vegetable broth, baby foods, tons of sugar free drink mixes, and SF fudgesicles. I have also gotten Nioxin shampoo because I don't want to risk losing my hair! Have been taking my regular daily vitamins and Biotin (for my hair again!). I have been using skin firming lotions everyday for months. I do not want to have a lot of the sagging skin. Will cross that bridge when I come to it, but for now, I am trying to use preventative measures.
I honestly believe this surgery will help me live my life to the fullest. I am eager to have more energy, be involved in a healthy lifestyle with more physical activity, and to not be embarassed to do all the things I love to do for fear of looking fat.
Tomorrow I should get my surgery date!!!!!
