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As of the second week of November 2007 I was approved by my insurance company to have my WLS. I have chose Dr. Nick Nicholson from the Baylor Clinic in Plano, Texas. He was recommened to me by my family physician.
I would have never looked down this road until I was put in the hospital in May because I could no longer walk or stand without falling and in extreme pain. The diagnosis was low thyroid and severe degenerative disc disease with 3 bulging disc and bone spurs on the entire spine. I was told at that time to consider weight loss surgery or be confined to a wheelchair. With type II diabetes, sleep apnea and high cholesterol I felt my prayers had been answered.
At 46 years old and 265lbs. I thought I was destined to fight this battle. I have been overweight since I can remember. I hated elementary school due to the constant teasing and being excluded from everything. I was on weight watchers in the 5th grade. Remember this was in the 70's....cannot count the number of programs and $$$$ I have spend on miracle diet pills.
This website has been a lifesaver for me. Thank you to everyone for your insights and encouragement.
