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So .... its Sunday evening and I have only 4 more sleeps before I head off to Tijuana! My choice in getting banded in Mexico was easy - I personally didn't want to have to wait to be on a waiting list here in Alberta and that in I have been going to Mexico for the last 15 years and have always had great care whenever I've had to go to a hospital. I knew that OCC wouldn't be any different....
I've been blessed from my parents as they have paid for the surgery for me. Of course I have to pay them back, but their interest rate is much better than the bank! hahahaha.... They know how important this is to me and know that I will succeed in weight loss this way.
I've been busy on the pre-op diet - down almost 13 pounds and hopefully will be a few more before I leave on Thursday morning. I figure if I can do the pre-op diet from hell .... post op should be alright too! hehehe
I'm doing this not just for me but for my husband and family too. I want to make sure that I live past 30 .... I'm lucky that I don't have diabetes, high blood pressure (I used to) or any other weight related health issues. Yet..... I haven't been able to have children .... two miscarriages in 5 months and it sucks. My doctor never told me the reasoning behind it, just that it happens ... but in the back of my mind, I can't help but think its because of my weight. I'm fat ... I can admit it.... its hard, but I can do it. I weight 255 and I think that if I were to lose 100 pounds, or even 70 pounds, having a baby wouldn't be a problem. I've only been married for just over a year - I want to make sure I make it to my 50th anniversary..... so this is what I have to do. I also feel like I've lost out in the last couple of years on outings with friends. My social life really sucks. I left my insecurities control my life.
So I'm happy - this is getting done on Friday and i'm so very excited! I live in northern Alberta and am driving down to Edmonton Wednesday night. Our flight leaves at 6:15 am Thursday and by noon I'll be arriving in San Diego! Pre-op and OR is scheduled for Friday. I can't wait to join everyone in bandland.... I can't wait to start my new life .....