Just joined this forum today. I am a 49 yr old female in Tennessee who has been overweight for 40 years. I am married with two boys and my whole family is very supportive of my decision to lose weight. I will have my sleeve surgery in 8 days at Vanderbilt. I am 5'2" and my starting weight was 327 - I currently weigh 289. I would love to be in the 130-140 range.
The entire process has been very smooth because Vanderbilt is extemely organized with support groups, packets of information and capabilities to email your doctor with questions. I started the process in June and my insurance companye required me to lose 10% - this was the hardest part. However, I found that drinking high protein, low carb drinks was a big help in curbing my appetite.
I have had several things that have helped me decide to do this. For one thing, I have not been able to sleep in a bed for several years and must sleep propped up with pillows. I can no longer get up and down off the floor and one day slipped -- I lay there prone like a beached whale while my husband tried to figure out how to get me up. I cant acompany my kids on field trips because I cannot walk long distances = in fact I cant do much of anything with them because I am too tired and fat. Also I poop out after a few hours and require a nap.
So here are some of the things I have on my to do list:
- sleep in a bed
- ride a bicycle
- wear pretty shoes
- learn to play the piano - ok I know this one does not have to do with weight but I want to learn anyway!
Best of luck to everyone
Mrs. Page
