SmilinsShrinking
Well-Known Member
Hi guys!
My name is Joni. I'm a 45 year old from Kent, WA. I was banded back in 2008. I did lose 100+ pounds, but not from restriction, but from making weight loss my #1 focus. Life happened... I lived, loved and had fun... My weight started creeping back on. I dieted several more times, losing and gaining over and over.... And yet, when we added it up, I had lost more than 450 pounds in my lifetime. And where was I? Almost back to my highest weight ever.
I started looking into getting a revision, but I was very embarrassed. I didn't think that people would understand and be super judgy. But, with the help of a couple of wonderful friends and the support of online support boards, I decided that I just have to do what is best for me. And, I wasn't alone!!!
I started reading about different types of WLS and that is when I first learned about the Duedenal Switch. It was like a light went off. The more I've read about it, the more I'm hopeful that I've found a tool that I think could help me get to a manageable weight and STAY there!!!
I will be a self pay, as my insurance has zero barbaric coverage. So, as I've been researching my options, I've read about Dr. Equerry and his staff at Mexicali Bariatric Center. I've decided to have my revision surgery there and have an August 4th date!!! I'm very excited!! I am using the time between now and then to lose, get a little stronger, so healing will go smoothly. And most importantly, to keep learning from you all!!!
My name is Joni. I'm a 45 year old from Kent, WA. I was banded back in 2008. I did lose 100+ pounds, but not from restriction, but from making weight loss my #1 focus. Life happened... I lived, loved and had fun... My weight started creeping back on. I dieted several more times, losing and gaining over and over.... And yet, when we added it up, I had lost more than 450 pounds in my lifetime. And where was I? Almost back to my highest weight ever.
I started looking into getting a revision, but I was very embarrassed. I didn't think that people would understand and be super judgy. But, with the help of a couple of wonderful friends and the support of online support boards, I decided that I just have to do what is best for me. And, I wasn't alone!!!
I started reading about different types of WLS and that is when I first learned about the Duedenal Switch. It was like a light went off. The more I've read about it, the more I'm hopeful that I've found a tool that I think could help me get to a manageable weight and STAY there!!!
I will be a self pay, as my insurance has zero barbaric coverage. So, as I've been researching my options, I've read about Dr. Equerry and his staff at Mexicali Bariatric Center. I've decided to have my revision surgery there and have an August 4th date!!! I'm very excited!! I am using the time between now and then to lose, get a little stronger, so healing will go smoothly. And most importantly, to keep learning from you all!!!
Congratulations on your date. Now's a great time to prepare by taking vitamins, exercising, etc.
