Katy Girl
I'm kinda going backwards to tell my story. I'm guess I'll start with me. I'm 44 years old. I have 4 children, 25 year old son, Lucas, 23 year old daughter Aimee, 14 year old daughter Meagan and the baby is 12, her name is Brittanee. I have been with my husband for 17 years. We separated in July 2006. It wasn't because of WLS, it was because I started liking me again and realized I couldn't be the doormat anymore. So, some people say it was WLS, I say it was who I became when I decided to have WLS. Anyway, last summer I decided I had enough. I couldn't live like this anymore. My father died the November before and he begged me not to allow myself to die like he did. He was MO, had all the co-morbidities and such. I promised him I'd do something about it. I tried everything for years before, Nutrisystems, WW, pills, everything. I decided in Aug 2005 that I wanted lap band. I went to the seminar Dr. Spiegel put on and they filed with my insurance. It was denied and Dr. Spiegel's office told me to appeal with no help from them. I couldn't figure out what to do. I was driving to work one day and heard the advertisement for Neweigh. I called. I went in. That was Oct 16 and I had my surgery Feb 17 2006. My highest weight was 350. I now weight 203. I'm 6 ft 1 inches tall and want to get to 190. But if I don't I will be content to stay right here. My life is so much better. I can do things I never thought I'd ever be able to do again but most of all I kept the promise to my Dad. I no longer have ANY co-morbidities of Obesity. Next to having my children this is absolutely the best thing I've ever done in my life for me. I got the strength to do this from my friend July. She also introduced me to OH. What a lifesaver this has been. Since my surgery, I have inspired two of my dear friends to have WLS, one lap band and one RNY. I believe in sharing miracles and that is what WLS has been for me.
November 7, 2007
Well, Here I am. I now weigh 192 lbs. I think this where I'm suppose to be. I have moved into a new home, well that was in July...how time flies when your're having fun. My divorce is final....and life is pretty good in general. I still believe this life saving tool works, if we work it. I believe that we are all here together for a reason....and I believe that life can only get better!
February 22, 2016
It's been 10 years since my surgery. Wow how things have changed again. I live with my best friend who's my Boy Friend as well. We have lots of fun together. Learning to live with a man again has been a challenge but overall it's great. All my children have moved out and live on their own. I have 3 grandchildren with 1 on the way. While moving in was a plus, we also started eating. Fat and happy is not true...I was happy but I also started gaining weight again. I hated it. I got to 230 and decided I'd never get overweight again! So here I am...back down to 204. My goal is 12 pounds away...I 192 again. I can do it. Just remember to use the tools and watch what goes into my mouth...and exercise, exercise, exercise....10 years older and it's a tad bit harder but nothing like it use to be. I know what I can't let go of...and that's ME! When i don't like me, no one else does!
