Talene
MY JOURNEY
I have been thinking for a long time about having weight loss surgery, and my journey really started in 2006 when I was diagnosed with diabetes. I have always had a weight problem and struggled with hypothyroidism, sleep apnea, narcolepsy, high blood pressure, high triglycerides, feet problems and fluid retention the past several years.
I am 49 years old, married to a wonderful man who I know loves me no matter the size (he has proved that by staying with me this long, lol) and two children, who I love. I have been told by all of my doctors that I need to have the surgery, but I just didn't want to go that route. I considered the lapband surgery, but was told because I had so much to lose that the surgeon would recommend I have gastric bypass. I have done alot of research and finally come to the conclusion that I want to live. That is the main reason for me having the surgery. I don't want to have to have it, but it is a matter of life or death. I know that if I continue on the road I am on now I have a far less chance of surviving.
I am excited and nervous, but am anticipating a change for me. I want to live, be healthy and feel better. My surgery date is June 14, 2010. I am trusting in the Lord to get me through this. I have perfect peace about having the surgery, but dread the changes that I will have to go through as far as eating. I am trying to stay determined to follow through, but worry I might over-eat or not get that full feeling that everyone talks about. There are just a lot of ??????? of the what if's! If you read this and have something that you think will help me please send me a message. I may be half way through my life, but I feel like I am starting a new life.
So... ready or not - here I come. 
