In the beginning.

Sep 03, 2009

Working rite on through.

OK So I plan on using my blog as a progress/venting thing for me.

So here goes....

I have decided to go ahead with Bariatric surgery, strangely, the thought doesn't frighten me at all.  I'm beyond excited actually!

I am doing this for myself and my family.  I think it unfair to show my children my weight and have that be an example to them, it's just not rite to me.  We've tried diets, dietitians, weight control medications both OTC and RX, gyms and trainers and god knows what yo yo fad diets I've done.  I loose 30 pounds, plateau and gain it back, and then some.

I feel that this surgery is a tool and a gift.

Along with going through the coming months of prep for surgery I have another life challenge going on.

My mom was just diagnosed with breast cancer.  On my Maternal side My mother, my grand mother and aunt all have had BC, as well as 4 of my great aunts ( my grandmothers sisters)  On my paternal side, my dad's sister as well as my great grand mother have had breast cancer.  This disease has claimed a total of 7 women within 3 Generations.  Leaving only my mom and her sister as survivors.  This, this scares me.

Along with my Dr, we have decided to go ahead with Genetic counseling and do the BRCa 1 and 2 genetic mutation testing.

My husband and I would like to have another child in the next 2 years, which would actually work out pretty well. My hang-up is this, I want a healthy non obese pregnancy.  This sounds stupid, but I want a cute belly bump, I want to not be limited to wearing unattractive maternity clothing.  This isn't why I want to have bariatric surgery, it's just a plus of being healthy and fit. 

Lots going on, lots to work through and work for.

I'm excited. 

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