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I didn't have issues with my weight until I hit puberty at about 12 years old. When I was in high school I thought that weighing 165 lbs. was just too much. I stood out from most of my friends as the "fat one" but now when I look back I would do anything to get back to that weight and maintain it.
So I am doing it........after 1 year of researching the gastric bypass I finally made the decision in July 1008 to start the process for approval. In September 2008, I completed all of the necessary steps needed for insurance approval and in the beginning of December, I was approved.
My surgery date is 8 days away and I really don't know how I am suppose to feel. I guess I am a little nervous, being that this is my first surgery ever. I don't have children and have never even had stitches. I am healthy overall, the only thing in my way from being completely happy with myself and my life has been my weight.
I don't have any hesitations. Many people that I have told, have asked "Isn't that surgery dangerous?" I say, well for me it is dangerous for me not to have the surgery. I have been blessed to be healthy overall but what if in a couple years my health gets worse and I develop high blood pressure, diabetes or even cancer, since all of these do run in my family. Not to mention, I have had back problems since I was 13 years old and over the past year and a half the problems have persisted.
I am just tired of being tired and in pain because of my weight. I want to live life and know that I am in good health.
