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Another Newbie
Hi everyone, my name is Laurie and today is the last day of my "old life".
Tomorrow I plan on calling my doctor and beginning the journey of WLS.
Six years ago, I went through all this, lost 30 lbs in preparation of surgery, had a psych exam, went to support groups, talked to a surgeon, etc and then I had an accident. I fell down a flight of 14 stairs and became a broken mess at the bottom. The doctors said the only thing that saved my life was the fact that I was morbidly obese. It protected me from being more injured than I was.
Some of my injuries were: I completely ripped the entire right side of my face off, lost my nose, lost my right cheekbone, destroyed my right periorbital eye socket, broke my right arm and wrist so badly that I needed my arm shortened by 2 inches, numerous back and rib injuries and on and on.
The RNY was put on the back burner indefinitely and of course was the last thing on my mind. Many, many surgeries (7 surgeries alone to put my face back together), and 6 years later & seeing how great my daughter looks after her having RNY last year, (She's lost 177 lbs), I'm now thinking its time to have my own done.
Lots of things have changed for me though. I no longer live in NY where I was going to have my RNY. I live in TN, in a rural area. I don't have the support I would have had in NY, although my husband is my biggest champion, my Prince Charming! I'm 6 years older, in alot of pain due to the injuries from my accident. I have Type 2 diabetes and am now on insulin that I haven't been able to get under complete control since my accident.
So, for the last week, I have been doing research of doctors in my area and hospitals. Mentally and physically I'm so ready for this!
I'm really looking for support and I can be supportive of others as well.
~Laurie~
Tomorrow I plan on calling my doctor and beginning the journey of WLS.
Six years ago, I went through all this, lost 30 lbs in preparation of surgery, had a psych exam, went to support groups, talked to a surgeon, etc and then I had an accident. I fell down a flight of 14 stairs and became a broken mess at the bottom. The doctors said the only thing that saved my life was the fact that I was morbidly obese. It protected me from being more injured than I was.
Some of my injuries were: I completely ripped the entire right side of my face off, lost my nose, lost my right cheekbone, destroyed my right periorbital eye socket, broke my right arm and wrist so badly that I needed my arm shortened by 2 inches, numerous back and rib injuries and on and on.
The RNY was put on the back burner indefinitely and of course was the last thing on my mind. Many, many surgeries (7 surgeries alone to put my face back together), and 6 years later & seeing how great my daughter looks after her having RNY last year, (She's lost 177 lbs), I'm now thinking its time to have my own done.
Lots of things have changed for me though. I no longer live in NY where I was going to have my RNY. I live in TN, in a rural area. I don't have the support I would have had in NY, although my husband is my biggest champion, my Prince Charming! I'm 6 years older, in alot of pain due to the injuries from my accident. I have Type 2 diabetes and am now on insulin that I haven't been able to get under complete control since my accident.
So, for the last week, I have been doing research of doctors in my area and hospitals. Mentally and physically I'm so ready for this!
I'm really looking for support and I can be supportive of others as well.
~Laurie~
Hi Laurie,
Nice to met you. I am so sorry about your accident and the years since then, I'm glad you are now ready to move on to WLS. It's a journey that I am glad I am taking.
This group is amazing. Information, support and acceptance here. Look forward to getting to know you better.
Keep posting. Mag
Nice to met you. I am so sorry about your accident and the years since then, I'm glad you are now ready to move on to WLS. It's a journey that I am glad I am taking.
This group is amazing. Information, support and acceptance here. Look forward to getting to know you better.
Keep posting. Mag
Welcome to the group Laurie. You are a strong woman to go through all you have. Use that strength to continue to shoot for your planned surgery. I am thrilled that I had wls. Better late than never. I too look forward to reading many posts from you and sharing this great adventure with you. Let's be loser's together. Hugs
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