I had high blood pressure, high cholesterol, borderline diabetic, I needed knee surgery, and my hip’s hurt all the time. I have lost 160 pounds.īefore bariatric surgery I was almost in a wheel chair. I have been able to do all those things and so much more that I never figured I’d be able to do again.”Īt my heaviest I weighed 324 pounds. “The goals that I had for myself for the future included being able to walk on the beach, ride a horse again, hike up the hill, cut firewood, ride my tricycle up to Tyson Road and back without stopping. What goals do you have for the future? I will continue to maintain my current weight and make healthy choices. What are you able to do now that you could not do before? I now have the energy to run up a flight of stairs, fish, hunt, golf, float the river, but most of all to enjoy my life and family. How has your journey been since? My journey has been exciting and educational. and was no longer on any medications or my CPAP machine. How soon after bariatric surgery did you start experiencing improvement/resolution of your pre-surgery struggles? After the first 30 days I was down 25 lbs. Why did you choose SOBC? They had the best surgeons and post surgery support. Why did you choose the surgery your chose? I felt the Roux-en-Y had the long term success I was looking for. After attending the seminar and a support meeting I knew this was the right choice. My wife and I did some research on weight loss options and found a seminar held by SOBC. How/Why did you come to your decision to seek bariatric surgery? I had tried different weight loss and exercise programs in the past and failed. I was drained and stopped doing the things I enjoyed most fishing, hunting, golf and socializing. What were your struggles before surgery? I had high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and severe sleep apnea. I get so many compliments now, and I can really see the hard work paying off. It really is a lifestyle change once you have the surgery.Type of Surgery: Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass I have so much more energy now and feel really confident in myself and my appearance. I now exercise (treadmill, steps, light weights, etc.) at least 3 to 4 times a week. I followed the weight loss surgery protocol as close as possible and decided to make life changes. I started exercising and really started watching how and what I ate. I saw the weight dropping and knew that I wanted to lose more. I had gotten up to size 5 XL and 6 XL in shirts and 46-48 in the waist, and sometimes that ban be rather difficult and expensive to find clothes when you are 6 feet 5 inches tall. I was waking up every 2 or so hours at night having to go to the bathroom. I was so bad, I found myself feeling sleepy all the time. Pre-surgery, I was 400 pounds at my heaviest.
I want to enjoy like as much as possible! I was ready for the change, and haven't looked back since. The staff at Acadiana Weight Loss Surgery and Ochsner Lafayette General Bariatrics provided good information and were always available when we needed. My confidence is building, my depression is gone and my anxiety is easing each passing day. Since surgery, I no longer take medication for diabetes or use a CPAP machine, I am more active now than ever before, I feel like I am living life and not just existing here on this Earth. I wanted the weight of anxiety and depression to be lifted. I wanted to be happier, healthier and more active.
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I wanted to be able to shop on the other side of the store - not in the plus size section, get ride of my diabetes and sleep apnea.
I had type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, limited mobility, low self-esteem and lack of energy. I was sick and tired of being sick and tired. I would become frustrated and give up when I didn't see the results I was looking for. I had tried many times to "get healthy," but never saw it through.
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