Well, hello blog world!
In true banded fashion, I thought I would start a blog to capture my weight loss journey. And since my pre-op liquid diet starts today, what better day to start?!
A little background on me: My name is Misty and am 33 years old. I started researching and seriously considering weight loss surgery in January 2013 at 247 pounds. At 5'7", that put my BMI at 38.7 which with the added conditions of Type II diabetes and Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) I was diagnosed with in 2009, I felt I should be a good candidate for lap band surgery. I for the most part, have always been a pretty active person despite my large size and I guess I'm a little different from other plus-size women in that I never felt as BIG as I actual am/was. I had plenty of energy, did lots of active things, and was okay with being a big girl until it was time for clothes shopping or other drastic reminders like that. Not fun.....
But I had started noticing my energy level was getting lower and lower and I was tired A LOT! Not to mention, I swear you start falling apart after 30! I had to have my gall bladder removed. I was diagnosed with diabetes. I had an iron deficiency. The list literally goes on and on. All of which either directly or indirectly stems from being obese.
So, I decided enough was enough and I was doing something about it! I visited my primary care physician and thank the Lord, she was a strong supporter of weight loss surgery, specifically lap band. My insurance at the time did not cover such procedures, but I knew in July I would be switching to a company that did. Fast forward six months and I'm at my surgeon's office for an informational seminar! Yay!! After several weeks of paperwork, various procedures, and a lot of waiting, I got the call yesterday that I was approved for surgery and I wanted it as soon as possible. So, I'm proud to report that exactly two weeks from today, on October 4th, I'll be banded!
My two week liquid diet starts today. I'm kind of glad I didn't have several days to think about it because I know my wicked ways all too well. I would have planned a ridiculous "last supper" and overeat like none other! LOL!! But alas, it's high protein Slim Fast and protein shakes from me for the next fourteen days. Got to get that liver to shrink.
Wish me luck! I'll report back soon on the progress!
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