Nikki T.
Well, here goes. I'm getting ready to embark on this biggest and possibly the longest journey in my life. In less than 3 weeks, I'll be having weight-loss surgery. It's a relatively new procedure called the VSG. My primary reason for deciding to have WLS is to cure my pseudotumor cerebri.
I was diagnosed with PTC in 2001, but I had it for ten years before that. For every day for most of my adult life, I have lived with crazy headaches that were at times unbearable. Most people have never heard of pseudotumor cerebri, but basically, I have all of the symptoms of a brain tumor, without the brain tumor. My head hurts most of the time, I have ringing in my ears, blurred vision, dizziness and numerous other symptoms of varying severity almost every day. I don't remember my life before daily headaches. The doctors tell me that the cure of the PTC is weight loss, so here we go.
We are traveling to Michigan to have the surgery, and it is costing over $11,000 plus traveling expenses, which I am paying out of pocket. It has been a long journey to save the money, but we have finally been able to do it. I have thoroughly researched the various WL surgeries, and feel that I have chosen the best option for me. I feel very good about my choice of surgeons, and it is worth the almost 1,000 mile trip to begin my post-surgery journey.
My surgery is scheduled for April 1st, of all days, but I am excited nonetheless. I think this will be a new beginning for me and I can't wait to get started. My amazing husband is very supportive, as are so many of my friends. I know that this won't be easy, but I am hoping that it will all be worth it. Please keep me in your prayers for a safe trip, safe surgery, quick recovery, and that God will give me strength and will power. I will definitely need His help to make it to where I want to be!
