Yo...Adrienne...Yo
Before I decided to follow through with RNY gastric bypass surgery, my thoughts changed almost on a daily basis. Certain days I felt frustrated with my 252 lbs and other days I felt healthy, upbeat, and beautiful.
I tried many avenues to lose weight, such as diet pills (Hydroxy Cut-made my heart feel like it was running a marathon, but my feet weren't moving), presonal trainers (they were more interested in watching the tiny women walking by in sport bras), Atkins diet (lost weight, but after I stopped, I gained more wieght), broth diet (what in the hell was I thinking-YUCK-that didn't last more than 1 week), and many others. I was definetly not successful with any weight lose regimen that I attempted, which lead me to somewhat of a depression. I felt fat, I looked fat, and I was fat.
Weeks later I ran into a co-worker who had RNY gastric bypass surgery. She looked amazing! I complimented her on her weight lose and then she explained to me that she had surgery, which forced her to change her habits. She gave me the phone number to Dr. John J. Gonzalez and told me to call and make an appointment. I thanked her and put the phone number in my wallet.
After storing Dr. G's phone number away for two weeks, I finally decided to call. An appointment was scheduled and I was see the following week.
My first impression walking into the office was, "Wow, this place has been decorated beautifully," and that was quickly followed by another thought, "This is going to be expensive."
The lady at the front desk asked me to sign in and asked me to fill out some paperwork. This was followed by a short video explaining the different types of WLS (weight lose surgery) and a breif Q & A session with Dr. McDreamy, haha...Dr. Gonzalez. Then, each person who was interested in WLS went into individaul rooms and was seen by Dr. G and his nurse Adana.
Although I could not make out what was being said, I could hear Dr. G talking to other pt's (patients) and as each door opened and closed, I knew that I was getting closer to be seen.
Finally, it was my turn. Dr. G walked in with a big smile on his face and introduced himself and Adana. He looked over my chart and asked me a few questions. I was really nervous, because my weight has been a problem my whole life, and I began to cry as I opened up to him.
He was very understanding with my emotions and he explained that I would be a perfect candidate for WLS. I began to feel comfortable and I was getting excited about the surgery.
I finished the psych test and spoke to the dietician. Then I went straight to Whataburger and I swore that was my last cheeseburger.
A few weeks passed and I received an approval letter for my WLS from UnitedHealthcare, my medical insurance company. My surgery was scheduled for 9/25/06.
A week prior to surgery I had to take some blood tests, x-rays, urine samples, EKG, and I was also given a liquid diet by Regina, our dietitian. Two days prior to surgery I began Magnisium Citrate, this was a powerful little bottle, "WHEW!" haha
The night before surgery I was driving back and forth around town worrying about the surgery. I spoke with my father and he told me that if at any moment I have a seed of doubt, then I should not go through with it. Well, that night I went from doubting to feeling excited about surgery. Finally, around 1am I feel asleep.
