In the beginning.......

Jan 26, 2009

started out 2 years ago trying to get my surgery approved.  My doctors fought a good fight with the insurance company but we lost.  My husband signed us both up to go to a seminar and we found out about the sleeve.  Needless to say, after getting funding, I decided to have the surgery.  My reason for the surgery was to save my life.  I took 2 shots of long lasting insulin a day in addition to 3 to 5 shots with each meal.  I was spending $250 a month on meds.

My new life began on 1-8-09 when I had the sleeve.  I went in weighing 337 pounds.  It is now two weeks later and I have not had any of the complications that could occur (reflux, dumping, etc.)  Matter of fact, I had to ask my husband several times was he SURE I had surgery because I did feel like I did, with the exceptions of the bandages and the loss of appetite.  Well, I went to my 2 wk follow-up and I lost 27 pounds!  I was so excited!  I had worried that I was eating too much or not doing enough (I am now walking 1 and 1/4 mile a day compared to two weeks ago I couldn't even walk one time around the track).

I'm really scared of what the future holds, but I know I can do this for me and my health.  I have the most loving and supportive husband and I know with him by my side, I will lose my weight and reach my goal! 

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