Starting my journey

[healthy-me-in-Az 0]

Hi everyone! I am new here. After considering WLS for a few years now, I finally decided I wanted to do this. Something 'clicked' in my head and I just knew this was the right choice. I always held out thinking, 'if only I worked just a little bit harder on my diet'. But, after we being morbidly obese for the vast majority of 15 years, I decided I need some help! I am 36 years old, I have 8 year old twin boys. I was diagnosed with PCOS at the age of 20. I have about 110 lbs to lose. I can lose weight on my own, just can't keep it off for more than a few months at a time. I need help. I need to get off this roller coaster and be healthy.

I saw my family doctor May 5th and told her I wanted to do the banding. She supported my decision and wrote me a referral letter. I had already chosen a surgeon, she comes highly recommended by several people I work with. Her name is Robin Blackstone of Scottsdale Bariatric Center.

I had my seminar on May 17th. They called me for my 4 hour consultation appointment on the 19th. It is this coming Wednesday. I am very excited, nervous etc. I will see the psychologist, nutritionist, exercise physiologist and the physician's assistant during this appointment.

My husband isn't totally on board, but he told me this was my decision and he would support me. I am counting on that because I am going to need it!

Edited May 24, 2009 by healthy-me-in-Az
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[HappyMe2009 0]

Welcome, Congratulations! :wink2:

I go for my 4 hour appointment on June 5th and am told to have surgery dates in mind when I come! I'm nervous but so very excited to feel like I am in control this time and I will do it.... Good Luck to you!

[Sarah.R 2]

Congrats, this surgery is definitely well worth it, I had mine on the 12th this month and although every now and then I have a nagging feeling in my head that makes me wonder whether this really was the best option for me I know it is. You'll find that people on here are extremely supportive as we all go through the same process at one stage or another. Good luck =)

[Libbyjane1976 1]

Congrats! Good luck with your process I hope everything goes smoothly for you!