Lisa G.
So......in the beginning? No, wait, that's another journey! You already know my name and where I live-what more is there? Tons..or should I say pounds :) Okay, here goes. I am 45 years old and have been overweight since I had my first (of four) sons. At first I used being pregnant as the reason-after all, we're eating for two, right? Then, in 1992 after the birth of my last son, the weight I'd gained (all 80 pounds of it) did not go away! Imagine that! For the next 14 years I did the yo-yo thing-well, now the yo-yo is stuck in the *up* position and frankly I'm tired of playing that game. I have grandchildren now, and after an amicable divorce I married the love of my life almost 4 years ago. I want to spend the rest of my life with him and watch my children and grandchildren grow older. I am all about God and family. I don't really have a lot of co-morbities, just high cholesterol. My BP is low, 110/70 and always has been steady. But I'm tired-tired of the backpain. Tired of having aching knees and hips and of not being able to do everything I'd like to do with my husband and family because I don't have the energy to do it. My husband and I are starting this journey together-he is opting for Lap-band and I am pretty sure I'm having the RNY. I'm ready NOW and don't want to have to wait longer than necessary! I'm just so excited that I've finally made this decision. We had our first consult on January 23rd and are getting everything in order. Blood tests tomorrow (needles, ewww). Psych and all that other stuff in the next 3 weeks. Insurance doesn't require a referral and I've already done the weight watchers thing and a doctor's diet thing......so hopefully that part will be waived (if it's even required now). I just want to get this show on the road-I'm sure you all know how that feels! Rikk and I went on a cruise to the Carribbean last year, and our reward for ourselves after these procedures and successful loss is going to be another cruise next year. Trust me, if you've not been on one, TREAT YOURSELF! I guess that's enough for now-will keep a journal if possible. See ya!
