kimee05
I am 21 years old. I have been on various diets and exercise programs since I was 13 years old, because I always hated the way I looked. I have had 5 knee surgeries to correct a long term problem, surgeries went great, but was told I had to lose weight, and my Dr. recommended RNY Gastric bypass. He of all people saw how hard I fought to lose weight over a 6 year time. I with to nutrition specialists and was put on various diet, as well as a bunch of others. But nothing worked for me, and WLS was never a option for me, but I soon realized that I had to do something before I had any more health problems. I researched surgeons, and types of WLS. I found a great surgeon, Dr. Oakley and I decided to have the Lap RNY gastric bypass, and that is the best decision that I have ever made. I had surgery December 17 2007 and I am now 13 months out and I have lost about 105-110 pounds and I have another 10-25 to lose to hit my goal weight. This was the hardest decision that I have ever made, but it is also the best one. I now have none of my health problems, they all resolved themselves, and my knees have never felt better. I am so happy I decided to have surgery, but It was a last resort for me and it is great hope for people when nothing else will work for them. Thanks for reading about the start of the most amazing journey of my life that I will live forever as a healthier person, thank to WLS.
