So I have my first appointment this Tuesday for the Barix Clinic to discuss weight loss surgery. This is the first step in a new journey. I am excited and a little nervous...but more excited then nervous. lol James is going with me which I am very happy about. I feel good about deciding to take this route. I have been trying to lose weight and maintain it for 10 years now with no success, and I think I am ready to accept the fact that I need help helping myself. My weight is out of control (264lbs) and is starting to effect my health. This will only get worse as I get older and, most likely, I will gain even more weight as I get older.
So I have made the choice and I am sticking to it. Prayer and encouragement are of course much appreciated. Negative comments, not so much. lol Not that I expect anyone to do that. But I figure I will just throw that out there just in case. lol
When I try to think about what it would be like in a year, well...it’s hard to imagine. Being able to shop in the regular clothing section of a store...being able to not feel scared to jump on the trampoline...going for a jog without getting out of breath right a way! So many things that would be so different and yet so wonderful. Of course, I am getting a head of myself...but it’s just an exciting thought.
Most importantly I am excited about the health issues that will improve. My Sleep Apnea will most likely go away. I am borderline diabetic, and that will no longer be a concern most likely. How amazing! Things like this make the sacrifice of not drinking lots of milk anymore totally worth it. OH! And my back pain...I know that would improve as well. Mine is definitely related to that in some aspects.
Now it’s just the waiting game. Going through the appointment process. I know I will have to see a therapist to make sure I am doing this for the right reasons. I will also be required to take a nutrition class (which is a great thing anyway) and after all that I guess I schedule the surgery. I have no idea if it will be before or after the holidays. Of course part of me hopes it’s after the holidays, but really maybe before would be best. lol
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