I started looking into WLS back in 2001 when a co-worker had it done.  I did alittle research and asked alot of questions.  Another co-worker joined Weight Watchers and talked me into joining with her so in March of 2001 I joined WW.  I had lost 32 pounds the beginning of June and I felt good, then on June 8, 2001 I was in a car accident that changed my life forever.  I was in 3 different hospitals for a total of 17 days.  My Dr didn't want me to go home but my insurance wouldn't pay anymore for me to stay.  From this accident I had a head injury, balance problems, I couldn't stand or walk on my own, I have had a headache since 2001, 3 ruptured discs in my lower back.  I went home on a walker and did PT. I am no longer allowed to drive due to tremors that led to seizures.  During this time depression set in and so did a long slow weight gain.  I started checking into WLS surgery again then lost my insurance.  I tried to diet on my own joined WW again and again.  A friend got sick in December 2005 and I helped with her business while she was in the hospital.  This is when I realized how much weight I had gained I was above 350 pounds and I am not even 5 1.  When my friend started feeling better we joined WW again.  It took over 2 years but I was able to lose 50 pounds on my own.  Then in July of 2008 another friend said let's look into WLS again.  My husband had insurance that covered it and I was so happy.  July we went to a seminar and had our appointments in August.  My friends decided to pursue the lap band, but I wanted the RNY.  I know myself and I know with the lap band I would eat what I shouldn't.  Dr Laker is an awesome surgeon and I left his office with a checklist in hand.  My friend had her lap band in Nov. of 2008 and I had my RNY December 23, 2008.  I feel great, I move better.  My only regret is I wasn't able to get this done sooner and start my new life.  If you think WLS is for you please do research, ask questions, and explore all your options.

About Me
Romulus, MI
Location
44.3
BMI
DS
Surgery
09/23/2013
Surgery Date
Jul 22, 2008
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