Wow...it's been a while! And I have a lot to share. As I wrote about before, I have struggled a LOT with my weight in the last year, and gained a good portion of what I'd lost, back. I had sworn that I would never let that happen, but it did. Emotionally, it has been devastating. I tried hypnosis last summer, an addiction recovery program, and I've tried various weight loss plans and programs, but haven't been able to get my head in the game and stop the weight gain. I am so tired of obsessing about food and of the control that it has over me. It is a true ADDICTION! And one that I need serious help with.
I haven't posted because I have frankly felt like a hypocrite, and not so much a "Healthy Hot Mama". However, I have slowly grown to realize that I am by no means the only person sharing their weight loss journey online who has gained weight back. This is all part of my journey. You guys know that it has always been important to me to be real and open and honest on this page, so here goes....
After much research and prayer, I have decided to have gastric sleeve surgery (VSG) done next month and I will be having it done in Mexico. I know that may sound crazy to some...surgery in Mexico, but again, I have done major research on this. I also have a dear friend who recently had the same procedure done there with the same doctor and has been very successful.
Now, I know to some, weight loss surgery may seem like the "easy way out" and I'll admit that I used to think that to an extent. However, I can promise you that it is not going to be easy. Weight loss surgery (WLS) is not a cure for obesity, but rather a tool. Basically, with VSG, 80% of my stomach will be removed, leaving me with a "sleeve" with a much smaller capacity. This will physically limit the amount of food that I can eat. VSG does not affect the absorption of food, like a bypass could. Also, the majority of the hormone "grehlin" is created in the part of the stomach which is removed, so that helps with hunger issues. I could go on and on about this, but it just want to assure everyone that I understand what I am doing, and that I would love everyone's support. I only ask that you do not share horror stories with me or try to talk me out of my decision. Your support would be so appreciated! I am not ashamed to be having weight loss surgery and want to hopefully help educate others about it throughout my experience and this page. I plan on posting pics and my progress here throughout this journey. Feel free to ask me any questions. I'm an open book...lol! Thank you all for your continued support! Hugs!!
