BERNICE Y.
Hi, I am finally getting around to posting something on this blog.
I started my weight battle at a very young age as most of you on this site have. My first diet started when I was nine years old and has continued. I have done them all!! As an older teen and a young wife, I abused laxitives. It kept my weight somewhat manageable, but I soon ballooned to over 300 pounds. In 1983 I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease and a doctor actually told me "I would get on to you about your weight (295) but this disease will take care of that for you." Well, I have had all the side effects, Kidney stones, fistulas, surgeries, constant diarrhea, etc., but the skinny side affect never materialized. When my sister and best friend were able to have the RNY surgery, I felt devastated. Not that I did not want them to be thinner and healthier, but the doctors all told me that WLS was not an option for me. Then I found out about the VSG!! 
It is the only option for Crohn's patients!! So I am on my way. 
Surgery is set for April 9th!! I thank God daily for this oportunity that I believed I would never get!
