LilyBeez813
I am beginning my second WLS journey. In 2008 I had a Lap band placed. The first year was okay.. I lost 65 lbs. Since then, Ihave had multiple set backs, knee injury, unable to exercise, dealt with elder parents and their health issues and loss. I lost my job, my father in law, my mother, my ambition and I started gaining weight. The band slipped, I ate off the diet plan. I stressed about everything, but me. I eventually regained all my weight, acquired hypertension, type II diabetes, sleep apnea, and chronic knee pain.
This year I am taking me back! A good friend had the VSG last year and she has been encouraging me to start again. So.. I did! I went to a WLS meeting in April. My six months have been long and full of appointments and planning. I had the band removed in July, per the surgeons recommendation for ease of healing post RNY that will happen in 2 weeks.I am so excited to finally be on my way again!! I will be 50 next summer and plan to be healthy and successful. My friend keeps asking me if I am nervous.. should I be? am I missing something? Let's get this done I say!
