Being overweight sucks. I have had the unfortunate "luck" to be overweight since my pre-teen years. I've been on many diets and exercise programs and have managed to lose some weight here and there, but it always found it's way back and then some. I know there are many people out there who can relate to my story and my struggles.
So yesterday I took the first step in what I hope will be a permanent, positive change with my weight struggles. I attended an information session on Bariatric Surgery, which is the first step in a road to surgery and the weight loss beyond. I still need the insurance company to approve me for the procedure, but I am not too worried about that. I am more nervous about being in the hospital for a couple of days since I have never had to stay in a hospital overnight my entire life!
The next step is gathering my medical records from the last couple of years and scheduling the initial consultation with the surgeon's office. At that point, I will decide with my surgeon which procedure will benefit me the most and pursue that one and move on to the next phase of my life. I will chronicle each step in the process on this blog, maybe it will help someone else who is going through something similar.
In the meantime, let us not forget Philippians 4:13: "I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me" and know that regardless of our struggle - weight or otherwise - Christ Jesus is our ultimate strength!
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