Bariatric Surgery

Ok on a good note, In on June 1st I had a duodenal switch, which is bariatric surgery. I had 90% of my stomach removed and my small intestine shortened and some switching of things. It took me about 4 years and too many attempts to count to loose weight before deciding the surgery was for me. I was 80 pounds over weight, I had high blood pressure, high cholesterol, depression ( was fat because I was depressed and I was depressed because I was fat), my breathing was labored, and I just felt horrible, also my mother and father both have all my problems and heart and lung, and kidney problems and diabetes, and obesity. I was headed steadfast in their tracks and I was determined it wasn't going to happen to me. I need to be around for my 5 year old daughter. I was ready.

I went to my doctor and got the ball rolling. From June 1st, 2009 to present I am happy to report I have never felt better an I have lost 75lbs. I feel wonderful.

Now I will tell you this it was not easy by any means. I had the surgery and the first 6 weeks were hell. There were times and days I was so sorry I had the surgery and really really was devastated. But there is a god, i prayed and god made every day a little better. I couldn't eat solid food and could only drink out of a medicine cup and sip all day long. I felt thirsty all the time, I never felt hungry, but was supposed to eat, I had no strength because I didn't eat, but then I got it together and did what I was suppose to do and it all fell into place.

My doctor is the best and research proved that. He is the top in the country, he is one of the only doctors that will do the duodenal switch because it is very risky, but not for him..lol...lol...he is very sure of himself...lol..lol...but it was the only surgery I could have because of the type of stomach condition I have. I had originally wanted the lap band surgery.

Well I am soooo ecstatic right now. I look great and feel great and if anyone is considering it I would love to share my experience and hard work with you. Also, it is only a tool, I still continue to work hard, I have to eat right and exercise, (which i am not to good at...lol...lol...lol...) to make the surgery a continued success, I can become fat and unhealthy all over again. But I am determined and am loving my new lease on life. YEAH ME!