shannoncrosby
I somewhat feel like a veteran of Gastric Bypass. In 2002 I underwent open Rouy N Y Gastric Bypass surgery and was vigilant about staying with my diet and exercise regimen. I would walk in excess of four miles a day, I would eat the regulated amounts of food, and I would support others who were in the process of being approved for the surgery, were struggling with the after effects of the surgery, or simply needed an ear to vent their frustrations. I was a model patient. I quickly lost 160 pounds and felt super about the new me. My attitude changed. My outlook on life had brightened. I was dealt a second chance and it was wonderful. I felt awesome. But something was lacking.
I found that I still had emotional issues to contend with. Issues with self-esteem, issues with the excess skin that remained after working so hard to lose all of the weight. So I went to a plastic surgeon to see about having some of the excess skin removed. I was almost immediately denied by the insurance company. This sent me into a tail spin. I started to look at myself differently, started to think negatively about who I was and about all of the work I had done to get to a healthy weight. I started to give in to edible temptations that I once had no problem ignoring. I stopped walking as frequently. In general, I gave up. And so the weight started to creep back on. I would lose some and gain some, and this became the norm for a couple of years, until I finally gave into my own emotional issues and lost the weight loss battle.
It's now nine years and 164 pounds later, and I realize I've grown a great deal since the time of the first surgery. I now know that most of my inner demons are gone and that I am ready to pursue this challenge with great fervor. I know I can do EVERYTHING that is required of me and more not only because I know what to expect but because I have grown as a person. I have healed in many ways. And I have the capability to succeed in anything I put my mind to.
I. Just. Needed. One. More. Chance.
It is now 2011, and after having struggled with issues pertaining to two seperate surgeons I began to search for a more relieble and trustworthy surgeon who could help me regain everything I had previously lost. I found these qualities in Dr. Hilario Juarez. Not only was /is Dr. Juarez a thorough doctor, his staff are very helpful and make you feel comfortable about your decision to pursue weight loss surgery.
On September 26, 2011, I FINALLY underwent the RNY to Doudenal Switch revision procedure. To date I have lost 45 poounds and continue to climb down the rungs of the obesity ladder into better health. I am once again excited about what life has in store for me and am thankful for this second and final chance to make weight loss surgery work for me.
