Danilove
I have been yo-yo dieting for years and it has taken me a long time to accept that I need a permanent solution to my food addiction. This summer I decided to attend a seminar on gastric bypass and lap band. I had my mind set on lap band as I thought RNY was an easy way out. I also deep down did not want to have to change my eating habits much.... just eat smaller portions. I attended the seminar with my mom and she supported me with the lap band. After meeting with the psych. I really started to rethink my reasons for the lap band and why I wanted that surgery as opposed to the RNY. I talked it with my mom and husband what the psych said and we all agreed the RNY was the better option because I LOVE sweets and my high BMI combined with the yo-yo diets I have been on in the past.
Things progressed quickly from that point.... the WLS submitted to my insurance on 11-15-07 and by 11-26 I had a surgery date of 12-13.... and still all the pre-op testing etc to get through. It has been such a whirl wind experience I hardly have had time to catch my breath.
I have always been very healthy.... no major issues from my weight.... but it has held me back from doing so many things. My husband and I have horses and I have not been able to ride them for the past 2 years. This has been so painfull to me... a hobby that I use to love and live for and now I am on the side lines. No matter what I want to get back to enjoying my horses and spending time not just feeding them but getting on them as well! I know that day is not too far away now and will be getting closer with every pound I loose.
