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So...my story is...
I am a 34 year old married, mother of two girls. I work in cardiology and have for the past 16 years. I have been obese since my senior year of high school, and overweight since about age 11 or 12. I had been against weight loss surgery for the past 7 years or so when a friend of the family died 3 weeks after gastric bypass. Well...one of my best friends had RNY a little over 4 years ago and did well, her aunt also had it and did well. Still I continued to gain..and gain...and gain..LOL not really funny, but very true! So in Jan of 2009 I was diagnosed with diabetes and placed on two oral meds. I tried dieting, but continued to fail and have uncontrolled blood sugars. I then decided to start investigating the weight loss surgery route. I found Dr Blackstone, who had been recommeded two years earlier by another doctor, but again at that time I was so fearful of WLS. OK, so I found Dr Blackstone and made an appointment for a seminar on a Sunday afternoon, both my husband and I attended. We were both very into the seminar and learned so much more than just what WLS is and all the different types...we did learn that, but sooo much more. I also saw how many comorbidities I had. I turned in my info and had a consultation 2 weeks later. I had my surgery scheduled 3 months later.
I can tell you, I was scared of surgery...but only because of my two girls. I am so happy and more healthy now. I am 2 months post op and feel better each day...lets see how it all turns out.........
