New journey for me...

So my last post was on May 7th its been a while and what a crazy ride I have been on.

I gave up Jenny Craig...my husband ended up losing his job and well things were more important at the time like a roof over our heads. Plus, I would lose one week then gain, lose then gain...it was going to be a never ending cycle for me.

Ok fast foward to say around August when I had my first appointment with a bariatric surgeon. Yes, I have thought about having weight loss surgery for a few years. I worked as an RN on the bariatric floor and was intrigued by those I was recovering. However, the lapband and bypass never really felt like a true 100% option for me. A coworker had a procedure that was becoming more popular. Once I met with the surgeon I knew that procedure was for me. What procedure you ask??

Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy..they take out 85% of your stomach preserving your pylorus valve (very important). So my insurance required 3 months of supervised weight loss with a MD. The surgeon I originally met with was fantastic and I could meet with him. He wanted me to lose 30 lbs. Did I?? Heck no...the 2nd meeting I gained a few then 3 month I lost what I had gained. The 3rd and final visit this surgeon tells me "I am closing my practice and transferring all patients to my partner" WTF????? I had all my trust and faith in this surgeon and hes closing his practice. I was simply devastated.

What a blessing it turned out to be!! I did not want his partner operating on me. I searched for a new surgeon when I came to find Dr. Gregg Jossart in San Francisco. He is one of the top surgeons who performs this particular surgery. October 15th I went to his WLS seminar and I was excited. I found the surgeon!! The way he spoke and his knowledge and experience I could not have found a better surgeon. I met with him that following Tuesday and received my surgery date. 12/7/11 would be a life changing time for me. I am so excited...