Just an update

Hi, I don't post often but wanted to tell everyone this is my one year anniversary. One year ago, I changed my whole life. At my highest weight I was 389#. When a friend let me know about her surgery, I was hopeful but leery. I still decided to check it out and find out more about it. After all of my research ( a lot done right here ) I decided on open R N Y with Dr. Cooney Hershey PA. I was required to lose 10% of my weight at the time (312#) and see a psychiatrist. I also saw a dietician. I accomplished al of this and scheduled my surgery. I really had an easy time for approval with the help of my PCP's admin. She gathered all of my files on previous tries and health issues, forwarded a copy to my surgeon and insurance. I think that is what helped me through the system without much of a fight. My surgery went smoothly and recovery did also. I don't dump, rarely vomit ( only if I overdue it) and have been relatively healthy since then. I have had 1 cold, my sleep apnea, hiatal hernia, and IBS is gone. I still have degenerative joint disease but it is not bothering me half as much. I have lost to date 160# down from 312#. To me this is the best life saver we could get. It has not been an easy year due to 2 other surgeries ( one a hysterectomy )but I know my life has just begun over again. My family has not come to terms with the loss. My husband and sons did but my mother, brothers and in-laws think I must be a weakling that can do nothing for myself. I am still working on this but feel it will take time. For those of you still pre-op, please keep going. As said by many, this is a great tool. USE IT! Diane Bull [email protected] pre-op 312# 1 year later 152# I lost a whole person!!

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