What was the biggest challenge or
concern that led you to decide to have weight loss surgery?
Type II Diabetes, Hypertension
What did you weigh prior to having
weight loss surgery? 295
What type of weight loss surgery did you have? Roux-En-Y
What was the date of your surgery? January 6, 2006
What do you weigh now? 165
What is your age?
62
How has
weight loss surgery changed your life?
Prior to surgery, I was
diagnosed with hypertension, Type II Diabetes and sleep
apnea. I took five medications for these. Since surgery I
have been able to stop taking all medications and no longer
suffer from any of the afflictions.
My energy level has
skyrocketed – I now walk between 3 and 3 ½ miles daily. I’ve
completed so many projects around the house that I couldn’t
do when I was heavy, my wife doesn’t have a “honey-do” list
left for me.>
Friends, colleagues and
business associates are amazed how good I look and feel. I
enjoy all their positive comments. They have allowed me to
take pride in my appearance – I enjoy buying clothes that
fit me well and show off my new, trim figure.
Because my self-esteem has
improved so much, I am much more social – enjoying people
and social functions more.
I always remember that the
surgery is just a tool and I must always be cognizant of
what I’m eating – I don’t ever want to get fat again! |
