kaiser257
My youngest child is 29 years old now and that is probably how long that I have seriously battled the weight. I've tried many, many diets, lose some weight, put some back on, pay more $, lose some, etc. etc. I'm now 59 years old and I'm just sick and tired of trying, failing, excuses, beating myself up, seemingly constantly dieting and always ready to start anew on Monday. I'm not a binge eater, not really into candy or sweets; just sluggish metabolism (take synthyroid), bad knees and post-major back surgery, so by the time I work up a sweat, I'm in pain.
I know that the RNY is a tool not a magic bullet. After thoroughly researching options, surgeons, going to several seminars, I'm at the eve of my surgery. I'm slightly unsettled about the 'unknown'. How will I feel tomorrow afternoon, the next afternoon? How long will it take to get my strength back? When will I feel that I can go back to work? I'm not nervous about the surgery, just ready to get on with it-definitely ready to be done drinking this bowel prep stuff -it is gross!
I have great faith in God, my surgeon, my family and friends and myself. I know that this is the right journey to take and look forward to travelling this path with many current and future successes.