Cherylee
This has been a very long journey.. and it's not over
I started researching WLS in 2002 and decided thats what I wanted to do. I started testing for RNY thru the end of 02 into 03. I then found out I had cancer, so that stopped everything. I had surgery, took care of it, (have been cancer free ever since) and went right back to retesting and starting all over again.
Apparently, my boss, who weighed about a buck 10 did not approve of wls- of any kind and after 5 years with the company, she sabbotaged me and I was "let go".
I was devastated and sought the advise of an attorney. I was told that it is very hard to prove something like that, but if I wanted to pursue it I could. I decided to just move forward. I just wanted to take care of myself and do the right thing. Somewhere along the last couple of years, I have forgiven her. I feel sorry for her. I really do. Things have worked out for the best.
When one door closes.. at least 2 open up.. and they did...
As it turns out, I now work for that attorney as her assistant/office manager. I couldnt be happier! The firm I work for is very small, and the insurance policy we have does not cover the surgery, so I am having to pay for the surgery myself. (my boss is helping me too) Which is awesome!
I just know that it will be worth it in the long run. The great thing is that my employeers support me not only financially, but emotional support also.
so here I am 5+ years later, and I HAVE A SURGERY DATE!!!! Except it is Lap-band, instead of the RNY surgery-
I have lost some weight over the last few years (in my pics you can tell) but I am still very overweight and its the answer for me.
My husband is so supportive, he married me and accepted me overweight and he loves me no matter what. He wants me to be healthy so we can celebrate our 50th anniversary. We have been married for 14 years now and known each other for more than 20.
My family is supportive- to a point, I am the first one in my family to take this step. We are all overweight and have struggled with obesity all our lives, as long as I can remember. I have always been the "biggest" one in the family. Its going to be something when Im the smallest. (and I WILL BE) They are encouraging me but also keep asking me if I am sure..
this is just the beginning of my story.. there will be a happy ending.
