Priscilla V.
I started this journey back in 2003. I was actually scheduled for surgery on January 7th, 2003. It was cancelled due to an illness and rescheduled for February 25th, and again was cancelled due to some additional testing that was needed. Then, a death came into the family and again was cancelled. I thought this isn't meant to be, so I tried AGAIN to diet on my own. I lost 25 pounds and felt great. Well, again, I gained all the weight back and for the past 6 years lost weight and gained weight. Like a yo-yo. I have been heavy most of my 53 years. I have diabetes II, insulin dependent uncontrolled, asthma, high blood pressure, etc. I need this surgery, and wished I would have not given up six years ago. I want to be healthy, be able to feel good about myself, etc. My problem right now is: I started out wanting the lap band, but when I met with Dr. Courculous, she explained the gastric bypass would be better for me. So now, I am torn between which one to get. My PCP and endocrinologist want me to do the lap band because it is safer. Just don't know what to do. Meeting with the nutritionist and psychologist Feb. 22, 2010. And then all the testing that needs done, so I am hoping to get this all over with and have surgery by April!!!! Wish me luck!!!
