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What I was thinking before surgery...
Posted 04-23-2009 at 08:34 PM by WendyII
Before I forget, I want to write down my pre-surgery thoughts. (This is the prequal to my first post)
Everyone has a ton or reasons for losing weight. But my main reason for getting a gastric band was the "what if" scenarios in regards to NOT getting a band. I've been gaining on average 8-10 pounds per year for the past 10 years. I've had years where I've lost weight only to gain it back plus some. I'd like to start a family soon and I'm concerned about baby weight on top of pre-existing weight. So the time just seemed right.
But still I had my doubts. I mean, getting a device implanted in my body seemed so DRASTIC! The day I went for surgery there was a man in pre-op with me. He was so heavy and on so many medications that they could not preform his surgery that day. I felt so bad for him. I just kept thinking that I didn't want to be in that situation a few years down the road.
I was also worried about having to break off my romance with my life-long friendship with FOOD and ALCOHOL. I thought we all had a good thing going...we had a lot of good times, but in the end I think they are trying to kill me.
I didn't see how I would have the desire to exercise after getting the band.
I was worried I'd be in the small percentage where the band fails/slips/erodes etc.
I hope and pray that God gives me the strength to follow the post-op diets and make the most of the tool. I feel very fortunate that Empire Blue covered the costs of this band and think that God had something to do with that as well.
Everyone has a ton or reasons for losing weight. But my main reason for getting a gastric band was the "what if" scenarios in regards to NOT getting a band. I've been gaining on average 8-10 pounds per year for the past 10 years. I've had years where I've lost weight only to gain it back plus some. I'd like to start a family soon and I'm concerned about baby weight on top of pre-existing weight. So the time just seemed right.
But still I had my doubts. I mean, getting a device implanted in my body seemed so DRASTIC! The day I went for surgery there was a man in pre-op with me. He was so heavy and on so many medications that they could not preform his surgery that day. I felt so bad for him. I just kept thinking that I didn't want to be in that situation a few years down the road.
I was also worried about having to break off my romance with my life-long friendship with FOOD and ALCOHOL. I thought we all had a good thing going...we had a lot of good times, but in the end I think they are trying to kill me.
I didn't see how I would have the desire to exercise after getting the band.
I was worried I'd be in the small percentage where the band fails/slips/erodes etc.
I hope and pray that God gives me the strength to follow the post-op diets and make the most of the tool. I feel very fortunate that Empire Blue covered the costs of this band and think that God had something to do with that as well.
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You are hilarious! Thanks for sharing your story. Let God lead you girl. He will NEVER fail you. Good luck with the band!Posted 04-24-2009 at 12:34 AM by weightingtolose
- Oh my Wendy...thanks for posting your thoughts your story is my story..the story I have not had the courage to acknowledge until now. I am scheduled to be banded 5/11/09. I know I have made the right decision. I have 91 pounds to lose and pray every day for the strenght to make better choices. Good luck to you.Posted 04-24-2009 at 09:56 AM by dmarietcmi
