shakeerah
Hello I'm 33 years old and had gastric bypass surgery 6 years ago and never known this was going to be the outcome after being 300 pounds but now I'm 140 pounds now and it's a blessing because my health is now good a hundred percent.. no more asthma, sleep apnea, diabetes, high blood pressure and other health issues but still suffer from anxiety and depression because of the body I have now that will never be beautiful. Growing up I was teased, bullied, ashamed and disgusted about myself and had to get on medication for depression and anxiety and was on it for 6 years I hated the medication and the way you make me feel I couldn't work because I was always sleepy from the medication and couldn't take it no more because of the side effects and decided it was something I had to do. After the surgery when the weight started coming off I was so happy... I was losing like 3 - 4 pounds a day and even got off my meds but the more weight I lost the more loose skin I developed. I am really ashamed of my body in the summertime, I wear long sleeve shirts jeans I never wear shorts I never wore short sleeve shirts, I never been swimming a day in my life and will love to. I am very depressed right now and back on medications for my returning anxiety and depression and in need of help I have a campaign I created on GoFundMe trying to raise money for a full body lift but don't have any money, I have insurance but my HMO would not pay for the surgery because they said its considered cosmetic which they don't pay for so I'm asking anyone if you able to help me I will really appreciate that it doesn't matter what you give it's the thought that counts and thank you and God bless you and please wish me luck reaching my goal... this is the link where you can go to donate so I can get the surgery and body i always dreamed of https://www.gofundme.com/yrkgdqjwI can't wait to go to the beach maybe get married have kids and feel safe and comfortable around my husband with my clothes off you know.. I just want to feel comfortable in my body. Thanks to everyone who took the time to read my story and donate to me even if you didn't or unable to thank you anyway... god bless you and good night and please don't forget to wish me luck.https://www.gofundme.com/yrkgdqjw In July 2008 I had the lap-band surgery at Saint Michael's Hospital in Newark NJ which was an unsuccessful surgery for me, I was 289 pounds before the surgery and now weighs a whopping 254 pound which is not the weight I expected to lose in 1 year and 5 months after the surgery. The band had been a horrible experience for me and I want this thing out of me now, Everything I ate got stuck, I vomit most of the food I eat and it's causing me to have pain in my rib cage where the port of the band was place.
Update!!!!!
January 4, 2010 is my surgery date for the removal of the band and decided to go for the open Gastric Bypass Surgery
. I am so excited, My surgery will be performed at the University Hospital in Newark NJ by DR. Asha Bale, She is a good surgeon, Sweet and answered all of my questions I had and made me feel so comfortable, I recommend her to all that live in the NJ area, She also does the lap-band surgery and accepts Medicaid and other Health Insurance.
UPDATE!!!
My surgery date was scheduled for January 18, 2010, I was a little upset but I no the 18Th will be here in no time so thank god for that. Thanks to everyone that keep me in their prayers, I really appreciate it.
Update!!!
Hello everyone, I am so sorry I didn't contact anyone to let them no sooner that my surgery date has changed once again. My new and official date is scheduled for FEB 1, 2010 I finally met Dr. Bale and the receptionists Theresa for a second time and they both apologized for the big mess up and I accepts both of there apology's with all my heart and for Theresa lol all I can say is wow!! I bugged this women for months about my date and called for the littlest things and have to say she is great sweet and very kind, She answered all of the dumbest questions I had and never forgets her patients name and voice now that's what I'm talking about, Theresa the bomb.
January 13, 2010 - I went for pre-admission testing, happy to get that out of the way. I got blood work done, MRI, and a Chest X-Ray.
January 29Th 2010
Today at 1:30 PM I received a call from the Same Day Surgery Department and was told to be at UMDNJ Hospital at 5:30AM early Morning, Yayy
I can't believe this is really happening but must say I am so ready.
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Before & After
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