dcampbell109
Well, I started the journey 2 years ago and had to stop because it was discovered that I had some pretty large fibroids that would make it impossible to get the weight loss surgery. It was so disappointing. After having the fibroids removed, I'd put weight loss surgery in the back of my mind because my GYN tried to scare me out of it. She succeeded. Now I'm at the point that I can't worry about what others think. I know plenty of folks whose had the surgery and are doing great. One of my best friend's is pregnant with her 2nd child after having the surgery. I have been overweight for 27 of my 35 years. The only reminder that I have of not being overweight is when I look at pictures of when I was 5. I have never lost any more than 20 lbs at a time and I don't want to live the rest of my life this way. The one thing that I look forward to in the summer is to go to amusement parks and ride all of the coasters. I can no longer fit on the rides at 283 lbs. This summer I had to watch my 12 year old get on the rides alone because I didn't want to attempt to ride and embarrass myself or her. This past week I went to see my PCP for the results of my bloodwork and I am anemic yet again and now I have a "sluggish" thyroid. I've started the thyroid medication and I have to now pay $40 for the new prescription iron medication that is supposed to be the best. We'll see about that. I have to getthat in check before I can have the surgery. My eye is on the prize and I can't look back now. I've found a great program in the county where I live that offers the nutrition classes and works closely with the surgeon I have chosen. Wish me luck.....the journey begins.......again!
