My name is Erica. I am 23 years old and have 3 beautiful children. I am going to  be having Gastric Bypass Surgery on December 9th 2008. I have been struggling with my weigh for many years. My self esteem has been on the floor and I am not really part of a social life. I have been suffering from depression and I have been isolated in my home because I always felt inferior to others. Holidays and Special occasions have been hard. I have always stayed  at home with my children and not socialized with the rest of my family because I either did not find anything in the stores that fit me or I just did not have the energy to go because I felt UGLY. I have always wanted to have Gastric Bypass Surgery. In 2003, I went to Wellesley Newton Hospital to try to get it done there. I went to the informational session and to my first appointment. I was only 18 years old and I felt that they were giving me the round around because I was too young. After a few appointments I got nervous and I changed my mind.  In 2005, I decided that I was ready and that I was going to have it done. Because of many good things I heard about Lowell General I went there. I attended the informational session. I was unable to pursue it because I was not ready. I was not ready financially, mentally and emotionally. Also I had found out that I was having my 3rd child, therefore I decided to wait. I guess that 3rd time is the CHARM. I started the process in mid August 2008.  I have been to many support groups and I have researched the surgery in depth. I feel like this is something that I know I want and I know I need. I am 110% sure that it is something that will help me feel good about myself. And what is most important I will be healthier. I chose Dr Shen as my Surgeon. He is wonderful and the Lowell Team is like a family. Starting from the front desk all the way to clinical Staff.  I am glad I chose to finally do it.

About Me
Location
45.0
BMI
Surgery
12/09/2008
Surgery Date
Aug 19, 2008
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