freaking out!
IT IS THE BEST THING I HAVE EVER DONE FOR MYSELF....NO REGRETS except for waiting until my 50's!!!!!!!!!! Don't freak out!!!
My DH and Oldest DD weren't happy with my decision but I finally realized they feared something was going to happen to me. I sat my family all down and told them I was doing this for me and that no was going to change my mind. I also told them that I was taking full responsibility for my decision and if something went wrong I was the sole responsible person. I'm not saying they ever said anything about me being heavy but even if they ever had a single thought that I should lose weight I didn't want them to feel guilty if something happened. DH and DD's did come to the hospital the day of my surgery but I asked one DD (who supported me) to stay with me. I didn't want DH and DD#1 seeing me if I happened to be sick or in a lot of pain. I didn't want to hear any "I told you so's".
DH is very happy now because he sees how happy and healthy I am, DD#1 is a little jealous because I wear a smaller size than here, DD#3 doesn't like to shop with me anymore because I buy myself things instead of her...lol and DD#2 always compliments me and buys me cute outfits for holidays.
The only regret I have is not doing it sooner! I was 52 when I had surgery on August 29,2012. I had been obese my whole life and had diabetes,high blood pressure,high cholesterol and high triglycerides. I was a heart attack waiting to happen! I was out of breath going down my basement steps and bad knee and back pain everyday. I weighed over 270 pounds. Today I weigh 120 and the my blood sugar and blood pressure are now normal. I am off meds except one blood pressure pill and my cardiologist says I am no longer at risk and he only needs to see me every two years. People now call me tiny and I feel better at 55 than I did at 25! I have my life back and am so grateful everyday for my surgery. You will be too!
