My Story

Oct 17, 2010

I started this journey a long time ago, long before I had ever realized that I needed to have the surgery to save my life.  I started my journey around September 2008, and I was at my highest weight of around 396, a few months before I had the courage to show my doctor how much I actually weighted.

When I finally did go to the doctor, and got weighted I was 375 on record December 12, 2008. This was the start of  the whole process of learning to cut things out.  I was somewhat successful before I went to see Dr  Michael Vallis, I was down to 304 1/2lbs. The reason I had to see Dr Vallis was because I was diagnosed with Sleep Apnea and had to have a cpap machine in order so I would not suffocate in my sleep. It was a blessing beyond belief.

I started see a psychologist to help me learn how to change my eating habits.  I then  was put on the two year waiting list, but because I improved so fast, in less then 2 months I was moved up to the one year waiting list I am now waiting for surgery date. My present weight is 253 1/2lbs as of October 4,2010.  I am very happy to be the one waiting for this process.  I do realize this process has got to be one the hardest things I have ever done.

As I continue this journey, may I realize that I am never alone, I can always reach out to friends and family for support as well as this website,  Thanks all.

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