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I am a mother of two active boys and wife to a very energetic husband. I decided to look in to WLS surgery because of my BMI (47) and comorbidities (Sleep Apnea, elevated A1C levels, chronic pain). I originally went to my GP for a check up and asked for a referral. She recommended Dr. Glatt at Sanford Surgical in Sioux Falls, SD. The whole process went very quickly for me. My first appointment with Dr. Glatt was on 9/21/15 and I learned a little more about what kind of surgeries he did. I decided on RNY Gastric Bypass. I met with my dietician on 9/23/15 and then with a psychologist on 10/8/15. Those were the two appointments that my insurance required and I was approved for surgery on 10/15/15. My surgery was completed on 12/1/15. I was in the hospital for a day and a half and I took two weeks vacation from work to recover.
I have struggled with my weight since adolesence. My mother, sisters and brother are all overweight. Two of my sisters have had RNY Gastric Bypass. One was moderately successful and one has relapsed completely. My plan is to change my life and take that life one day at a time.
