Hello!  My name is Pam.  I am 41 years old.  I have been married to a wonderful man, Rodney, for the past 16 years.  We have 2 handsome boys, Robbie - 15 & Joshua -10.  I have struggled with my weight since the birth of my oldest son.  I weighed 155lbs when  I got pregnant with him.  I have tried Weight Watchers, Atkins, pills, low-fat, low-carb, low-cal, etc.  They all worked for a short time.   However when I stopped following the plans, I gained it all back plus more.  I started researching WLS in January 2007, when  a co-worker had the surgery.  I went to a group informational meeting with Dr Enochs and that is when I knew that this was the right decision for me.  I have been told for the past couple of years by my PCP that I was borderline diabetic and I needed to get the weight off.  I watched my Grandmother fight all of the horrible things associated with diabetes and I do not want to go there.  I am a cardiac nurse and I feel a little insecure when telling my patients they need to watch their diet and lose weight when I haven't been able to do it myself.  I go to bed after working my 12 hr shifts with my legs feeling like they are going to pop from the swelling and the aching.  My back and hips hurt continuously.  I eat Rolaids like candy from the reflux.  I can't enjoy walks with my husband due to the shortness of breath.  I need the assistance of WLS to get healthy for myself and my family!  Thanks for the interest in following me on this journey to a healthy me!!!

About Me
Clayton, NC
Location
25.3
BMI
RNY
Surgery
09/08/2008
Surgery Date
Jul 16, 2007
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