losingtheselumps

In January 2015, I made the decision to have the Gastric Sleeve after being overweight for 14 or so years. I have tried many fad diets, medications, drinking shakes, low carb, low calorie, you name it. I have had some success, but always gain the weight back. I went to a consultation back in 2015, and after my first appointment, I backed out. I told myself I could lose the weight on my own. My anxiety convinced me not to do the surgery. In December of 2015, I spoke with one of my college professors who had the bypass, and she said "What are you waiting for?" I realized then, that throughout the entire year, not one thing had changed. I hadn't lost any weight. I hadn't changed any habits. I could finally admit to myself that I needed help.
          In January 2016, I found a doctor who had wonderful reviews and quite a bit of experience. It turns out he was my college professors surgeon as well! I had my first appointment on January 22nd, 2016. I just had my last "medically supervised" appointment on 5/5/2016, and am now waiting for approval. While I am disappointed that I backed out in 2015 because I could have been so much further along on my weight loss journey, I am glad as well. I think because I have had a year and a half to think about this decision, do tons of research, etc, I have a much better understanding of the sacrifices I will have to make, the changes in habit that will need to be made, etc. I am looking forward to these changes. I will update my journey as it continues.