Newbie from Texas
Hey guys, I've been scouting this forum out for several days, and you can't imagine how helpful it's been.
I am a flight attendant (a heavy one) here in Houston, and it's getting harder and harder to do my job. Needless to say, we have long days on our feet, and mine are about to kill me most of the time. It's a very "vain" related industry, and I'm tired of feeling badly about myself. I feel like the passengers look at me and think "wow, I didn't know they had fat flight attendants". Which is why I've decided to have the gastric bypass.
I just went for my initial consultation with the surgeon last week. This week I'm having all the tests done (stress test/EKG, blood work, ultrasound of my gallbladder, meet with a nutitionist and a psychologist- whew!)
I'm so excited that I found this site, because I really feel alone in this process. I'm very hesitant to talk to people about it until I get the approval from my insurance company. My husband was DEAD against this at first, but after much conversation and tears, he has come to realize that this is what I really want to do. He's worried, which is normal. After approval, I will have alot of explaining and reassuring to do with my friends and family. My 21 year old son (who is away at college), will not admit it, but he's a total worrier. I'm very torn how and when I should discuss this with him. (Advice would be appreciated).
My stats are:
Height: 5'7
Weight: 260
Size: 18-20
BMI: 41
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