Yenta Is Going To Get Her Wish { no, this doesn't involve Ty Pennington}

After fighting for three years, I am finally going to get the weight loss surgery I need. Yesterday, I saw my surgeon and he is now doing the lap band procedure. This is a much safer option for me than the bypass because I have heart disease and diabetes. Iam on Medicare and they will begin covering it in about 2 months. It has been a long road for me battling morbid obesity for over 25 years. It is not about looking good in the latest fashion, but a matter of life and death. My life at the moment is on the line and there is very little quality to it. I can barely walk, do much physically and I am in constant pain. Many people say that I am exagerating the issue . They should try taking a breath with the difficulty I do or even taking a few steps. It will be a tough journey as I have to lose about 200 lbs, but one well worth taking. Funny, I am starting to finally see my future.

Updated On: 1/19/06 at 07:38 PM

Thanks, Mominator........and I forgot to mention that my surgeon is very handsome and quite young.

Wishing you well! Looking forward to hearing about your progress!

Good luck, Yenta. Keep us posted on the details.

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Thank you everyone. It means a lot to me to have your support.

Good luck Yenta!!

You know if Dollypop says good luck, then you've really got some luck going for you

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you do what you have to, and the heck with the naysayers........sounds like you've got a plan, and I am sure it will work out exactly as you want it to. It's a very brave thing you are doing....not sure if I could. Bravo!

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He is very smart, Mominator. He is the ONLY doc at Hartford Hospital who does this surgery. He started the program a year ago and I am very proud to be one of his patients.

Bravo sweetheart! That's terrific news. I know it's been a long hard road for you and you deserve it ever so much! Maybe the next wish you get WILL be Ty Pennington. LOL.

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Congratulations to you, Yenta! Wishing you the best, and hoping you get well soon. Keep us updated!

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Updated On: 1/20/06 at 12:06 AM

I'm happy for you and hope it goes well for you!

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Thank you all for your good wishes and thoughts. This is a tough one for me. DG: please tell your friend that I found it far more scarier to be morbidly obese on a day to day basis than actually having the surgery. I have lived with the cardiac complications as well as diabetes for many years now. However, there are so many good medicines around now to help stabilize her for surgery. Also, ther lap band is far less invasive than the bypass. It takes about 45 mins to an hour in the OR as opposed to nearly 3. That means much less time under anesthesia. Do encourage her to go to her local hospital's support group if they have one BEFORE surgery. That has made quite a diffrence for me.

God bless GCY2!!

You've got a GREAT attitude, and it sounds like this is the next positive "adventure" in your life. Your past will keep you strong, and your future looks very bright indeed. Be brave, and be well.

We'll be thinking about you.

...And hurry back! I love reading your posts.

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