phillejackson
My First Post
Apr 06, 2012
This is my first post so I guess I should give an intro. My name is Phill. I have struggled with being overweight ever since high school. In the 11th grade I found out I had high blood pressure and the weight kept gaining. Recently my doctor showed me his medical chart in which I Was 5'6 213 in 11th grade (1998). In College I gained a lot weight, I would try diets and exercise, but I would always lose a little and gain more. In 2009 I lost my job and stopped working out and didn't eat well at all. In 2010 I found out I had diabetes. Finally I returned to the work force in 2011 with a great company that encourages their employees to be healthy. I began to researching WLS. First just by internet, then I went to a seminar by the Blue Point Group in Fair Oaks, VA, I was sure that lap band was the way to go, however after consulting with my doctor he strongly recommended the bypass surgery. After some consideration and talking it over with my family I agreed. Currently my insurance Aetna requires 3 month of a fitness and nutrition before the surgery is approved. I'm actually enjoying it, I've been doing some exercise almost everyday and left weights again and its putting me in a good mood. I have mixed feelings for this journey, scare and excited, but I have the support of friends and family and I will get through this. I look forward to sharing this journey with you all.
