It's Time.....

Ive been thinking recently about starting a blog as it's supposed to be a great outlet for that which my mind gets carried away with!  So....it's time!!  It's time to reveal that I'm pursuing bariatric surgery, specifically a procedure called the "Duodenal Switch".  It's a procedure that's not for the light of heart or body!!  

When I had originally went into my bariatric surgeon 4 1/2 years ago it was with the intent that I'd have either the "rny" procedure or the "lap band" placed.  Because I'm very challenged in the height area and carry a majority of my weight in my mid-section-Dr. Ikk (or Sayeed, I call him, whom I might add is from India and a VERY smart fella) said that I'd benefit from the D.S. or duodenal switch because in folks with the above "issues" research has shown that the long term success is better with the ds.

I've had friends that have had both the rny, lap band as well as the ds and they've ALL benefited from their respective procedures and I want this to be VERY CLEAR....I believe that if you believe in your procedure...(which EVER it is) it IS the choice for you!!  Let me say this once more....You chose the procedure that fits you, your lifestyle and your body!  

I have been sooo amazed and utterly fascinated watching these friends morphed into healthy, happy, fresh,... HEALTHY women.  It brings tears to my eyes to think about.  My friends mean the world to me and to witness this is magical...

  

...now all we will need to pray for is the insurance approval....ewwwwwww