Okay, the final decision was for me, me me! When my therapist, after years of seeing me try plan after plan...with no long term success, brought up the question of surgical intervention...I had a hard time with it. He had to convince me I was worth it. Of course, the hurting feet, sore knees and hips, high blood pressure, descent into diabetes pushed me along the way. I am worth a healthy life! I don't hurt anymore...unless I overdo because I feel so goooooood! I'm off my blood pressure meds...and diabetes isn't a concern anymore at all! Now, what benefits me, also benefits my family as well. My hubby is so proud to watch me shrink...our relationship has blossomed once again as he had a chance to be my caretaker following surgery. My son has always loved me unconditionally, and I see him struggle a bit with his weight as well, I honestly wasn't a very good role model. We are learning and practicing healthy habits together, and he has lost 35 lbs since my surgery! So bottom line...I did it because I want a long (er) healthy life! Side effect: my family is healthier and happier...cause when momma's happy, everybody's happy!
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Lynda
July 11,2006
Dr. Callery
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Century 6/1/2007
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