December 21, 2012
I have decided to finally do something about my weight after more than 40 years of struggling. So after more than three years of researching and thinking about it, and with the support of my doctor, I have decided to pursue Bariatric Surgery.
I was scared at first; honestly I still am, but I am more afraid of not doing something. Not being able to dance at my niece's wedding this past year due to pain in the knees and just feeling so heavy and tired, has made me decide it is time to do something more drastic.
I am aware of the pros and cons; 1 in 200 die. Having the stomach size decreased to the size of an egg from the size of a football. Cutting out soda, caffeine, alcohol. Fortunately I do not have to worry about stopping smoking...never smoked in my life.
The pros: being able to do the things I love=loved - dance, bike ride, chase my dog (or have him chase me)...did I say dance...and so much more.
Will it be easy? Definitely not! This is not an 'easy' fix...this is the last resort!
I am excited, anxious and ready to go.
I have attended the information session earlier this week and today have already received four appointments to meet with the surgeon, dietician, social worker, and nurse.
I know that 2013 will be a new year for me.
I am thankful for the supportive people behind me - my sister, my aunt and uncle, my closest friends, my work mates and my awesome family doctor!
Thank you for supporting me on this journey to the lighter side of life!
I have decided to finally do something about my weight after more than 40 years of struggling. So after more than three years of researching and thinking about it, and with the support of my doctor, I have decided to pursue Bariatric Surgery.
I was scared at first; honestly I still am, but I am more afraid of not doing something. Not being able to dance at my niece's wedding this past year due to pain in the knees and just feeling so heavy and tired, has made me decide it is time to do something more drastic.
I am aware of the pros and cons; 1 in 200 die. Having the stomach size decreased to the size of an egg from the size of a football. Cutting out soda, caffeine, alcohol. Fortunately I do not have to worry about stopping smoking...never smoked in my life.
The pros: being able to do the things I love=loved - dance, bike ride, chase my dog (or have him chase me)...did I say dance...and so much more.
Will it be easy? Definitely not! This is not an 'easy' fix...this is the last resort!
I am excited, anxious and ready to go.
I have attended the information session earlier this week and today have already received four appointments to meet with the surgeon, dietician, social worker, and nurse.
I know that 2013 will be a new year for me.
I am thankful for the supportive people behind me - my sister, my aunt and uncle, my closest friends, my work mates and my awesome family doctor!
Thank you for supporting me on this journey to the lighter side of life!
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