I started thinking about WLS in late 2011, my weight had been getting out of hand, but I didn't feel like I was in a place to get WLS. I would try ONE. MORE. TIME. to lose and keep off the weight.
I lost about 40 pounds....and gained about 60. That was it. I couldn't keep doing this.
My husband came home one day and said: Did you listen to Howard Stern today?
Me: No, why? (an aside...I love Howard, but that's for another day)
Him: Oh, well Lisa Lampanelli ( love her or hate her, I LOVE her too) was on, and she had some sort of WLS, I think she said she lost like 80 pounds, it's crazy.
Me: Whaaaaaa? I need to see the pictures!
After Googling L.L. I found some images and an article about her, and the procedure she had. Lisa had the Vertical Sleeve surgery. She looked amazing. I mean, she was always adorable, but now she was beaming, happy, and even more vibrant than ever.
I listened to the segment, and after hearing her talk about the surgery, recovery, ups and downs, I decided to investigate this avenue. (Thank You Lisa.)
I contacted 3 doctors in the area, and after meeting with each I decided to jump in, Working with Dr.'s Halmi and Naim at Bluepoint Surgical group (Stafford, Woodbridge and Fairfax VA). The entire process has been seamless.
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My insurance requires
6 months supervised diet, exercise, and nutritional classes
A full blood work-up
urinalysis
EKG
EGD
& a Psych eval.
I thought in the beginning "Holy-Mary 6 months?! That's F.O.R.E.V.E.R.!"
Well that was a little more than 6 months ago, and here I am... Jan 2013-June2013, and I have a date. July 15th.
It's on Y'all.
I just said y'all. <--- there I go again.
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