DesperateDawn
So, I was 130 lbs until my 20's, then 150 lbs before I had kids in my early 20's, then 180 lbs after my 1st, 210 after my 2nd, and 250 after my 3rd. I developed thyroid infections that stunted any weight loss from the time I turned 19 until I was 30 years old. Not enough of a problem to need meds, just enough so I could not lose more than 5 lbs that I would then get back. I finally made a commitment to start working out regularly when my obesity caused me bladder issues and depression and my weight was at 265 lbs. Unfortunately, I lost only 6 lbs and then I had an accident while working out that bruised 4 ribs and sprained my ankle causing me to need to do NOTHING physical for 8 weeks. I decided I had had ENOUGH! I set up an appointment with my Bariatric Surgeon. I just KNEW I could not get where I needed to be for my health and happiness on my own anymore.
I have 2 friends who have had Vertical Sleeves who were great sources of information for me. They helped me to get a head-start on things like getting my psych evaluation done and being proactive about gathering existing dieting and medical records. My surgeon accepted any blood/xrays/testing within 6 months of the appointment so I was able to circumvent redoing a bunch of tests they did during my injury.
I was injured on May 31 2012, I went to my Meet the Surgeon at the end of Sept, I had my 1st Dr's appointment on Oct 25th, I was approved by my insurance on Oct 30th, I had pre-op on Nov 21st, did a 5 day liquid Diet, and I had surgery on Nov 26th. My goals right now are to get active, learn to feed myself (and my family) better, and ultimately get down to a maintainable weight between 130- 150 lbs.
