Renewed_Hope
Gastric Bypass surgery was a decision that was thought of many years ago. Never felt that I could or wanted to. I had gone to Dr. Seger’s seminar way before at the Medical Towers that my PCP recommended that I go to. His demeanor was like no other Dr. Did I decide that day to do it? No actually I didn’t. Years went by I found a new primary Doctor. Dr. Linda Esquivel also brought up gastric bypass surgery. She didn’t push me to have it, it was just mentioned. Even my OB/GYN brought it up because I have endometriosis. She couldn’t perform a hysterectomy due to my weight. I even couldn’t be put to sleep due to my weight. Cardiologist never pushed me. Dr. Ortiz felt if it was going to happen, it’s going to happen. I was prescribed 14 different medications. I would take 2 oral meds for diabetes. 1 shot of Lantus of 80 units a day. 20 mg of Humalog 3 times a day. That was only for diabetes So here comes August 29, 2011 when the decision was made to have the surgery finally, I remembered Dr. Seger. He was the one I knew that was going to take care of me. So in August of 2011 I finally got the courage to go speak to the staff of BMI of Texas. This is a place that performs Gastric Bypass, Gastric Sleeve & Lap band surgeries. At that point the process began. Dr. Seger saved my life. The BMI of Texas staff has saved my life. I have no regrets of having this surgery. I would do it all over again. His goal was at 180 pounds. My personal was 190 pounds. I workout 6 days a week, I started walking at 10 minutes a day. Moved up to 20 minutes a day of walking, finally the most I have ever walked is 5 miles. Then finally I started taking classes at Gold’s Gym. I now take Body Combat, Body Pump & Body Attack. My instructors are amazing there. They gave me the confidence and the drive. I shadowed my first class with my Body Attack instructor. Body Combat is my heart and one day I hope to shadow one song. Until then I will keep moving and doing what is good for my body & heart. I am no longer on any medications for diabetes, high blood pressure or high cholesterol. I will be doing my first half marathon in December with the BMI of Texas staff at the Rock-N-Roll Marathon here in San Antonio. I have a huge family system and friend support that has guided me through this journey. I am so grateful because of this surgery. I will live longer for my Daughter who is 11 years old and is Autistic. She needs me so much but honestly, I need her so much. Without you BMI of Texas I would have never reached where I am now. You guys have given me the goals and strength to move on in my life. I been a prisoner in my body and now I know what it is to live for me. My daughter taught me life has so much meaning. But now, I know what it’s like to love myself and be there for me. Thank you guys with all my heart. I love you all with everything I am. I AM FREE!!!
My highest weight was recorded at 420 Pounds
11/2/2011: Surgery weight was 380 Pounds
Current Weight as of 1/21/2013: 162 Pounds
Total weight loss: 218
i just had plastic surgery on 1/22/2013 to remove 12 pounds of excess skin. Recovering now..
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