Guest guest Posted August 29, 2002 Report Share Posted August 29, 2002 Twenty one months ago.. I was a miserable woman who weighed 392 pounds. I wasnt able to go out because I had severe shortness of breath, chest pains when I walked, high blood pressure, diabetes, pain in my knees and feet , and a very poor self image. I also felt that everyone was staring at the fat lady and wondering why I would even think about going out in public looking the way I did.. One of my doctors suggested I consider bariatric surgery to lose weight, so I started researching on the internet and decided to make an appt for a consultation.. best decision I ever made. Twenty one months later.. and a long and ardous journey.. I experienced many complications, setbacks, and survived two additonal surgeries.. I am 47 pounds away from my personal goal weight of 140. I am enjoying life to its fullest, I have returned to work, been to an amusement park, can fit into a size 14 easily and even into some size 12/s. I have much more self confidence and enjoy being out in public now. I am way more vocal and will give you my opinion whether asked or not most days.. Life after weight loss is so much better.. To all your preops.. keep the chin up and keep fighting those insurance companies for your life and health. To all you posties.. life only gets better and better.. I am living proof.. I should have my pics updated to the site later today or tomorrow.. thanks to from TN.. she is such a doll.. Take care Hugs, from GA open RNY 12/12/00 Revision 04/18/01 Revision 02/07/02 St wt.... 392 Cw.......187 Wt loss..-205 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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