cookielu46
Well, my story is not much different from anyone elses. I enjoy eating food, especially sweet, sugary, creamy stuff. Ice Cream is my heroin. Diets....THEY DON'T WORK! They are a waste of time & money and the cause of a lot of emotional stress. At this age of my life (65) I've decided to do VSG surgery to rid myself of the demon that kept me trapped inside myself for too many years. Oh, sure I've taken a peek out of this fat shell from time to time, but it didn't last. I'd quickly sabatoge whatever good I'd done and return to the fat shell. I did this to myself, for what ever reasons you and I most likely share. However, now I've decided to have a visit with Dr. Armando Joya in Puerto Villarta, Mexico, and together we will get a grip on the situation and reduce my stomach to an adquate size that will never allow "my head " to have it's way with me. My Sleeve will do some of the work, but I will have to do the rest of it. I'm ready for that. I'm excited to get it done. I'm frightened that this drastic measure I'm taking can not be reversed. I'm worried that I'll look like one of those wrinkeled dogs with sagging skin all over it's body, but I'd rather look saggy than fat and lumpy and become more and more unhealthy with every added pound. My VSG is scheduled for Feb. 24th, 2012. I have gotten my inspiration from a few of Dr. Joya's paitents: Andy and Brook Blanton, Kris Petermen Jessup, and a few others. I've written my appreciation to them, but have not yet gotten a reply. So, again, my thanks to all of you for the encouragement you gave through your personal journeys.
Thank you,
Lucille.... (cookie is my nickname)
