Brittany Porcaro

My name is Brittany, I'm 29 and post op gastric sleeve.  My surgery was Nov 12, 2014.  I am a mother and a nurse and live a very busy life. My decision for weight loss surgery was spurned by the development of HTN during my pregnancy with my third child and then the surprise pregnancy of my fourth that brought back my asthma.  I felt awful all the time and I was on the genetic rail road to diabetes. 
My dad was hypertensive by 25 and here I was 27 with it, he was diabetic by 40 and that was like a looming death sentence in my future.  I don't want it, if I can help it! 
The hypertension, that made my mind up that something had to be done.  I had tried everything over the years and I didn't know where to turn so I researched.  My two best friends joined me in my search and actually had their surgeries before me because of my surprise pregnancy; however, it didn't deter me.  When I was able I signed up with the surgeon we had chosen together and started my 6 months of dieting that was required by my insurance. 
And now, here I am.  A slender version of myself and still shrinking.   
 
On a more personal level, I'm very outgoing, strong, and determined; however, I tend to be very even keeled about most things.  I'm not very high strung usually, I'm a go with the flow kind of person.
 
Anything else you would like to know, just ask!