JenKS84

I went 36 years of gaining weight constantly. I was a size 6 in high school. I know we're still kids then but wanted to point out I didn't have weight struggles in the first 18 years like I have in the 2nd 18.

I found just recently that I have a binging problem.  I also have anxiety and depression that went many years unchecked or supervised. 

At 340 lbs, I was hurting. My knees started to make noise and have pain. I started walk with a wobble. I couldn't bend over or squat to tie my shoes. I couldn't do stairs at work. I was over it and I knew I needed to make changes. 

It took me 2 years to decide. In that time I lost 10-15 lbs. Once my preoperative insurance time of 6 months began, I started losing. I lost about 20-24 lbs in that 6 months. I don't remember exactly.  

My BPD-DS was performed on 10/6 in Topeka KS UKHS St. Francis by Dr. Bernita Berntsen. 

Today would be the 11th post-op day and I'm down 17 lbs. 

I'm so excited and happy about my decision! It's a difficult one to make and everyone has their reasons. I'm happy to speak with anyone on questions. 

Thanks for reading.