Kristy523
Hello! I live in Indianpolis, In and I'm having the Sleeve on 12/16/2011. I'm anxious, afraid and excited at the same time. Pretty normal I guess. I've battled weight issues all of my life. I've tried Weight Watcher and every other diet imaginable. Two summers ago I took Adiepx and lost 50 pounds. Then gained it all back plus some. I've been divorced a little over a year but was separated for almost 4 years. I now live with a wonderful, supportive man. I honestly would have never done this without him. He's never said a word about my weight and I really don't think it bothers him. He said he would love me with the surgery or without. Such a great guy. I have 3 wonderful kids. A daughter who just turned 22. She just started her senior year in nursing school. Two boys, 16 and 11. They play football and race go karts. Love them all so much!
Around August, when I turned 40, I started thinking about weight loss surgery but didn't really think I would qualify but I've had trouble with high blood sugar, had my Thyroid removed at age 15 so I have continuous issues with that. Especially as my weight fluxuates. But I went to the doctor and my BMI was right on the line. It was exactly 35. That's never a good thing unless it helps you qualify for surgery! Anyway, from there I had all of my testing, doctor visits, dietician vistis, labs, etc. I found out about a week before Thanksgiving that my surgery was scheduled for December 16th. This past Friday I began my pre-op diet. UGH! So far it really hasn't been as tough as I thought it would be but I'm trying to keep busy and not think about it. Christmas helps with that. Between shopping, decorating and wrapping, I've kept busy.
I'm very excited about the surgery and can't wait to see the new me! I'm especially excited about feeling better and having more energy. I want to be a good example to my kids and help them be healthy. I figure with the surgery, I won't have a choice. I won't be able to eat these 4 pieces of pizza, just this once. I want them to know that some people can do it without surgery and be sucessful but I'm not one of them. I have a really good friend who has lost over 100 pounds with diet and exercise alone. I'm so proud of her. Talk about determination. She's actually one of my biggest supporters through this all. I'm very thankful for her as well.
As I progress through the stages, I'll try to keep everyone updated. I enjoy reading the posts and can relate to a lot of them so far. It's been great to log on and have immediate support. I hope I can be helpful and supportive to others going through the same thing. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Bless you all!
