PAULA B.
I have been struggling with my weight for several years. It has been a constant uphill battle. I have major depression and the one thing that seem to help was food. I get my feelings hurt easy and will cry about everything, without anti-depressants. I went through a divorce that was devastating to me. I felt a deep emptiness inside me. My world and dreams had shattered. I realize now, I leaned towards food to keep people away. I didn't want to be hurt and get that close to someone again. The bigger I got the less people found me attractive. People can be really rude! It seems to be okay with society to put down OW people. I have been in 3 major car accidents. The back and neck injuries I sustained were complicated with the weight gain. I was really outgoing and athletic growing up. I miss that part of me. Several years ago I went to a seminar about WLS. I chickened out because of all the complications and death stories I was told. In 07, I decided to venture down that road again. I had my surgery 5/13/08. The surgery went okay, but immediately afterwards I had several complications. My lungs filled with fluid, left lung collapsed and went into respiratory arrest. I suffered for over 5 hrs, before they realized I was in trouble. There was a lot of negligences on the Chambersburg hospital's behalf. I trusted the medical field with my life, excluding my DR (he was great and very professional). This is devastating to me and really slowed down my recovery. I'm scared to death of anything to do with the medical field. Would I do this again if I had the choice?? No!! I'm disappointed at myself, I didn't have more self control and a better diet and exercize concept. I would advise to explore all your options--only take this road as a LAST option. Research everything and everyone!!! Get every rating---it could end up saving your life. My family went through H.....ll. It will be an ordeal that will haunt me the rest of my life!
