Finished my letter! So here it goes
Soooo I had to write a letter of intent to turn in for my orientation next week.....I know its long but I had things to say!
Thanks for reading if you do!
THE DECISION When I thought that I would have to write a letter of intent, I was honestly stuck. I thought could I really put all that I am, feel and think into words about this Bariatric Surgery. I have a family history with my mother, father and even siblings having hypertension and diabetes; do I will want that to be my life? So this was not a quick decision for me this has been a 6 year long journey to come to the realization that this is what I need to have in order to have a better quality of life not only for me but for my 7 year old son. I have always been over weight and this choice has nothing to do with vanity in any way shape or form. I think of the end of my work days when I get home and knees are aching because of the amount of weight I’m carrying on my 5’4 frame I feel that I am more of 60 than a year way from 30.With that being said at my current age I can’t explain to you how it feels to talk your child about “if something happens to mommy in her sleep" due to my sleep apnea this is what you need to do. I fully understand that this surgery is not going to be a quick fix no matter how many people say it’s the easy way out. This is a lifetime of change which I have already started in some ways by cutting back the way we eat at home, because I truly believe that adjustments have to be made way before we get on that operating table. THE PROCEDURE Understanding that there are going to be days with pain and days were I will have to adjust to a new me, make no mistake that there are no illusions this way that this procedure is not major. I have chosen to have the laparoscopic RNY procedure versus the Lap band in my research this is the option I feel most comfortable with. My mother actually had the procedure in 2007 at another facility so I have an account of what she went through with healing, walking and but of course the gas!! THE AFTERMATH This is going to be everyday life for and I am more than ready for it! I do understand that after surgery what I eat will be greatly modified which needs to be supplemented with vitamins and protein. I also plan to keep a journal of my experience to track my progress and most importantly so that I will have accountability. With that being said I feel that’s just a little portion of the process there is exercise (I will be able to do it more), keeping my mentally stability, adjusting to a new me in a sense and last but not least having a strong support system! THE POSSE See I’ve always been a people person and I have no shame in telling anyone what I plan to do, I’m thankful that I have the support of my mother (who will help me post surgery), friends (some are more excited than I am at times), co-workers (one who has had her procedure @ HF), and a added bonus from people across the country via online who have went through what I’m going through and are available to hear my thoughts, fears, and achievements. It’s doesn’t only apply to children when we say it takes a village! RE-INTRODUCTION Don’t know if you listen to hip hop but there is a line from a Jay-Z song that says, “Allow me to re introduce myself" J I can’t wait to get to that point, the road traveled will be hard but nothing is worth having if you aren’t willing to endure the journey! This is more than I new beginning for me but a lifetime change of expecting greater things. So as always I thank God for what he has done, is doing, and will do for me!!
Thanks for reading if you do!THE DECISION When I thought that I would have to write a letter of intent, I was honestly stuck. I thought could I really put all that I am, feel and think into words about this Bariatric Surgery. I have a family history with my mother, father and even siblings having hypertension and diabetes; do I will want that to be my life? So this was not a quick decision for me this has been a 6 year long journey to come to the realization that this is what I need to have in order to have a better quality of life not only for me but for my 7 year old son. I have always been over weight and this choice has nothing to do with vanity in any way shape or form. I think of the end of my work days when I get home and knees are aching because of the amount of weight I’m carrying on my 5’4 frame I feel that I am more of 60 than a year way from 30.With that being said at my current age I can’t explain to you how it feels to talk your child about “if something happens to mommy in her sleep" due to my sleep apnea this is what you need to do. I fully understand that this surgery is not going to be a quick fix no matter how many people say it’s the easy way out. This is a lifetime of change which I have already started in some ways by cutting back the way we eat at home, because I truly believe that adjustments have to be made way before we get on that operating table. THE PROCEDURE Understanding that there are going to be days with pain and days were I will have to adjust to a new me, make no mistake that there are no illusions this way that this procedure is not major. I have chosen to have the laparoscopic RNY procedure versus the Lap band in my research this is the option I feel most comfortable with. My mother actually had the procedure in 2007 at another facility so I have an account of what she went through with healing, walking and but of course the gas!! THE AFTERMATH This is going to be everyday life for and I am more than ready for it! I do understand that after surgery what I eat will be greatly modified which needs to be supplemented with vitamins and protein. I also plan to keep a journal of my experience to track my progress and most importantly so that I will have accountability. With that being said I feel that’s just a little portion of the process there is exercise (I will be able to do it more), keeping my mentally stability, adjusting to a new me in a sense and last but not least having a strong support system! THE POSSE See I’ve always been a people person and I have no shame in telling anyone what I plan to do, I’m thankful that I have the support of my mother (who will help me post surgery), friends (some are more excited than I am at times), co-workers (one who has had her procedure @ HF), and a added bonus from people across the country via online who have went through what I’m going through and are available to hear my thoughts, fears, and achievements. It’s doesn’t only apply to children when we say it takes a village! RE-INTRODUCTION Don’t know if you listen to hip hop but there is a line from a Jay-Z song that says, “Allow me to re introduce myself" J I can’t wait to get to that point, the road traveled will be hard but nothing is worth having if you aren’t willing to endure the journey! This is more than I new beginning for me but a lifetime change of expecting greater things. So as always I thank God for what he has done, is doing, and will do for me!!
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