Greetings and Salutations!
I finally decided to look into the gastric sleeve last December after years of trying to loose weight on my own, only to be defeated by some injury or another that would slow my physical activity. I had gall bladder surgery July 2014 and it took me months to recuperate and have gained all the weight plus some that I had worked so hard to loose. I have been at my highest weight since September of last year at 245 lbs. I have lost and gained a few pounds since working with my nutritionist and medical doctor in preparation for surgery approval.
I've been pre diabetic for about 4 years, but each time it gets closer to being full blown Type 2 diabetic.
I started seeing meeting with the medical team in January and have had several meetings with the nutritionist, medical doctor, and I had to have a consultation with a psychologist.
Most likely my surgery will be scheduled sometime in May. I am certain this is the right journey for me, but I have not shared with many people. The few friends I have shared my decision with were not understanding and suggested I try exercising and eating better, I wanted to explode when they suggested that... I did get wonderful response from my oldest daughter, but she was also hesitant at first. She said she'd take the time to care for me post op.
I hope to connect folks who are going or have gone through this process and share this journey together.
Warm regards,
Shirl
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