Most of my adult life my weight has been over 200 pounds, ranging anywhere from 220 to 255 at my highest.
Right now, prior to surgery, I'm about 229.
My sister had RNY 9 years ago and is doing great. I have several other relatives who have had the procedure with impressive results. My genetics are bad ... as you can guess ... on the paternal side of my family that I take after.
In the last 2 years I have also been diagnosed with high blood pressure and sleep apnea. I decided to nip this thing in the bud while I'm still relatively young (44) and less than 300 pounds, which I am certain I would hit in the next 6 years looking at the rest of my family and my father.
I have a beautiful 7 year old daughter and a wonderful husband, and want to be happy and healthy and able to do anything I want physically with them.
Wish me luck! My RNY will be 12/6/2011.
