In August 2018, during a routine annual visit to PCP, I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes amd High LDL. My weight was out of control and at 5’3” and 291 pounds, I was headed down a dangerous path. I was always what most people would describe as petite. It wasn’t until my youngest son was nearly 6 and my marriage was falling apart that in a moment of desperation to prove I was in charge that weight became a problem. In my “I’ll eat what I want” state of mind, by taking control, I was actually losing all semblance of control. 16 years later here I am. I began my journey on August 14, 2018 the day I walked out of my doctors office. I contacted Oregon Weight Loss Surgery amd began my application process. On October 4th I had my first appointment. My insurance required me to undergo six months of medical weight loss management before they would approve surgery. With the help and guidance of my dietitian at OWLS, I reached a pre-surgery weight of 247 (44 lbs down). On April 1, 2019 I had my surgery. Now comes the hard work. It’s not quite what I expected, and I am definitely experiencing challenges, but I’m hoping to connect here with others who both understand the journey and can mutually discuss where we are. Thanks ahead of time for listening.
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