Lap Band Seminar, Possible Surgery
Hello Ladies! I have been lurking for awhile, had gall bladder surgery and realized, when I did my pre-op weigh in, that even with my exercising and portion control, I am not losing any weight. IN fact, I have gained A TON OF WEIGHT. I was on depo, but have since stopped that because I gained 60+ pounds in 2 years.
Now, it seems that no matter what I do, I cannot seem to lose any weight. I have an appt. with my surgeon who performed the gall bladder surgery 8 May, to discuss Bariatric Surgery. I have a PPO and they will cover if medically necessary. I have to admit that I am embarrassed that I didn't DO enough sooner. I used to be an athlete.
Now, I look in the mirror and I feel like a failure. Not only am I at the heaviest weight I have ever been (320 at 5'6), my BMI is off the charts (51), I am now diabetic, have horrible back issues and joint issues. My hip is killing me, due to a non displaced pelvic fracture from a motorcycle accident last year and I am tired all the time. I feel awful and tired all the time. Everything hurts.
I guess once I get with my surgeon, she will help me with the bariatric surgeon and I am scheduled to go to a Realize Lap Band Seminar with this doctor, whom my PCP also knows on 21 May.
I don't know. I know it will not be easy. I am rambling, sorry ladies. I knew you would all understand.
I am looking into this because I like that the lap band offers slow weight loss. I am just very tired of being so huge. When I went for my pre-op appointment in Feb, before my surgery, I got on the scale and the nurse was so sweet, she said, WELL YOU CARRY IT WELL!! Some consolation!!!
Cheers!
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