Kittygrl9
My story begins with my avatar picture. This is me, getting my internal med. clearance for the RNY surgery that i'm hoping will be scheduled soon. I have finally jumped through the last of the hoops, and have just been cleared for the procedure. I'm hoping to be done by the end of September. Just waiting for the call. I have come to the decision to have RNY after a 12 week Kaiser course. I went in wanting a lap band, and came out knowing I NEED RNY. I'm so grateful for the second chance at a healthy life. I have been a yo yo dieter since about 12 years old. Up and down, through two babies and two marraiges. I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes during my second pregnancy, and it never went away. I have never returned to my all time high weight of 240, but i'm on my way. I quit smoking two years ago, and have had a very hard time keeping my weight down since then. My husband was diagnosed with CHF two years ago, then my dad died of esophageal cancer. I just haven't been able to keep on a healthy routine. The amount of blood sugar meds i'm on at this point is insane, and makes weight loss nearly impossible, not to mention all of the others... I'm 41, and take about 15 pills a day. My blood pressure is high. , I have carpal tunnel, tendonitis, likely fibromyalgia, anxiety, pitting edema. I'm taking Lasix at 41~~It's time to do something drastic. I am excited, nervous and everything in between. It's very surreal to think that I'll be able to wear normal sizes and feel better. I am hoping to meet good people to share this journey with,
