dianajh73
Dale was diagnosed as diabetic in 2005 and he hopes WLS will help him decrease his insulin dependence (YEAH - No insulin since surgery - DONE with RNY). He plans to talk to the PCP and surgeon and find out what his best option is (Lapband 17% cure, RNY 83%, DS 98% but REALLY drastic). His BMI is 36 and the research isn't real clear. Once I started looking into it I saw, in various profiles, where I could be in a year and it has convinced me to do this for myself.
I have been stubborn - Even though my mom has had great success with her WLS (7 yr post-op) there have been some unexpected consequences (unpredictable dumping and transfer to alcohol). Despite that, she would do it again tomorrow. I've been convinced that if I just work hard enough, want it enough I can get my weight where I want it. I just don't have another attempt and failure in me. The idea of having this tool is exciting and now I can't wait.
My Goals
Shop in any regular store and fit the clothes (size 16 would be a start) - DONE!
Wear the same size as my sister (size 14)
Go to Magic Mountain and ride ANY ride without being told to get off because the safety straps won't fit
End knee & back pain, stress incontinence & GERD - DONE!
Have energy to clean up boat & go sailing
Not be judged by strangers or spoken rudely to in public
Get a tattoo because I know it won't get distorted by weight change
Go snowboarding
Try surfing
Weight tracker
2/19 (pre-op - Boone's office) 306
2/27 (day of surgery - hospital) 296
3/2 (4 days post op Home) 289
3/7 (10 day follow up - Boone) 284
3/11 (Home scale) 279 (-27 lbs)
4/14 (Home scale 6 1/2 weeks) 262 (-44 lbs)
11/11 (Home scale) 210 (-94 lbs) Have been on LONG stall
12/31 (Home scale) 206 (-100lbs) WOOHOO!!!
