trafficdonna
I am soon to be 56 years old, a mother of three, mother-in-law to one, grandmother to five.
I have been overweight since having my two daughters within one 15 month period. I just never lost the weight. I went to 153 pounds and then lost down to 136 just before my son was born. Once he was born, the weight just kept going up. I am 253 pounds as of January 11,2007. I am seeking a Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.
My insurance will not cover any type of weight loss surgery whatsoever. Therefore, I am setting up my surgery in India at the Apollo Hospital in Delhi. This is the hospital featured on 60 Minutes in 2006 when they did a piece on medical tourism. Costs have just gotten out of hand in the United States!
I am using these forums to gather information, solicit support and to help me deal with all of the frightening details. I have always found that internet friends can be the best there are--sometimes much more supportive than family members.
My hobby is quilting. I work for the City of Henderson (15 minutes south of Las Vegas Strip). I am an office assistant so I spend most of my day sitting at the computer. This is not conducive to weight loss. My co-morbidites are asthma, arthritis, diabetes II, hypertension, high cholesterol, and sleep apnea.
Thank you for reading my story. Send me good wishes, quilting tips, and bypass surgery tips anytime you please! I will be grateful.
About Me
Before & After
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