Denise'sjourney

I started my journey of weight loss surgery 3 years ago.  I have 3 friends from work who had gastric bypass  not the band.  I have quietly watched to see if they were successful. I am a skeptic.  All but 1 has been able to maintain their weight.  2 more friends have had bypass since then.  I just don't want to do anything that drastic.  I don't want my inside redone.  I have heard and seen the side affects like hair falling out, not getting the  nutrients needed.  I have researched the band several times and really feel like this is the right method for me.  I have struggled with my weight off and on since I was a child.  I yo-yo between healthy and over weight.  The last time I was thin was 17 years ago when I had to have radiation treatment for cancer.  I can remember enjoying going in and stepping on the scales and being excited because they were going down.  I could not taste anything due to the radiation to my head.  The doctors didn't like the scale moving down.  When I recovered and the tastebuds came back I overate like crazy and I don't seem to be able to get away from  overeating.  I went for my first consult 6/27/2011 and decided I need to do this so that I can improve and enjoy my life more.  Last year I lost 30 pounds then regained it over the holidays.  I had so much more energy and I miss that feeling. On July 14th I will start my journey to a thinner healthier new me.  I look forward to do the things I love to do such as horseback riding and white water rafting with more energy and strength.  I would be lying if I didn't admit I am also looking forward to clothes shopping too.