tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41774977393584877542011-04-21T18:14:01.210-07:00A weight loss journey!Maggiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03413868351475878577noreply@blogger.comBlogger11100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4177497739358487754.post-73519925678091991552008-08-15T10:43:00.000-07:002008-08-17T17:29:02.754-07:00Hi my name is Maggie and I'm 43 years old from the <span style="color:#000000;">Midwest</span>. I have never blogged but I have decided to document my weight loss journey with the hopes of giving insight to those who may want to have the Gastric Sleeve surgery.<br /><br /><br /><br />Since my <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">teenage</span> years and my entire adult life I have been overweight. I have tried many different diets and with each one I had initial success but eventually I would gain the weight back and gain more. About 10 years ago, I came to terms with my size and can honestly say I am comfortable with myself but I do realize that although I'm a successful <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">professional</span> and do realize that my size has negative impact on how the corporate world sees me. The <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">biggest</span> impact of my weight and size has been my health and how people see me. I am a diabetic and I know that every year that passes I will continue to ruin my health so I have decided to take a giant step (for me) and undergo Gastric Sleeve Surgery.<br /><br /><br /><br />Thankfully I have Blue Cross insurance which will pay for the entire surgery minus $100. I have chosen a surgeon in my area that is highly recommended. I had an initial consultation and at that time decided to do the Lap Band <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">surgery</span>. Initially I chose the Lap Band because I felt it was a less invasive procedure but after researching life after Lap Band and Gastric Sleeve, I decided to talk to my doctor and requested to change the surgery to the Gastric Sleeve. My doctor agreed and said that it was the best option for me. So I am now scheduled to have the Gastric Sleeve in less than 6 days.<br /><br /><br /><br />Currently I am on my 10<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">th</span> day of the liquid diet and I have lost 12 pounds. I won't lie, it was hard at the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">beginning</span> but I am now used to the routine. I could kill for something crunchy :-). I can't wait for surgery day, I am scarred, terrified at the thought of being put to sleep but I am so excited, I feel like I'm <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">beginning</span> a new journey that will hopefully have a happy ending.<br /><br /><br /><br />Maggie<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4177497739358487754-7351992567809199155?l=maggiejourney2008.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Maggiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03413868351475878577noreply@blogger.com0