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46 years old it's been 9 years since my surgery. It has been a whirlwind of victories enlightenment discovery empowerment. Riding on a plane. Crossing my legs. Wear a size seven panties instead of a 12-14. I used to wear 30 32 the largest size you can buy in the store. Before the surgery my feet hurt back hurt had no monthly cycle was depressed had self-hatred wore a mask and felt like I was suffocating Within Myself due to the Whirlwind of emotions I was feeling about me. I felt like my family and friends did not deserve to sacrifice themselves to me being out of control with my weight. I was not in a relationship when I had this done and very few people knew because I did not want their fears to rub off on me. Compliments of you have a pretty face. You have a great personality. You take care of yourself well. You look nice for a big girl. All became an insult because there was more to me than just the surface compliments I felt insulted after hearing that for so many years. So I chose the duodenal switch what the recommendation of the chief physician the Richmond Kaiser. I went to Saint Mary's Hospital dr. Rapkin performed my surgery I spent four days in the hospital the only complications I have had was due to me not paying attention to Diet and hydration it will cause problems. I wound up in the hospital getting a blood transfusion due to drinking too much coffee it dehydrated my body and due to acid reflux I had a slight tear on the inside that cause bleeding. And also needed an Iron Infusion. Please take care of your body as a newborn baby forever because this is not the quick fix it's a total life change forever. Before people do this they need to train themselves beforehand. I do not recommend this for people that are lazy fearful faint hearted destructive or think this is a quick fix. I'm still fighting everyday just stay healthy we've traded our pounds of fat four vitamins and new scarring getting the fat and scan removed.