sadsailor
So this is my story...............
Currently, I am deployed to Iraq in support of Operation New Dawn. Helping the Iraqi's with their transition to democracy. I have been in the navy going on 12 yrs now. Right now, my career is in jeopardy. I am being told to loose weight because my physical appearance does not look good. I can barely focus on work now.
I am 5-11 and weighs 245 lbs. I am 29 yrs. I happen to be a big boned female and I can do all the things my fellow sailors do at work. As a matter of fact, I run about 3 miles a day, 4 to 5 times a day. I am doing what I am supposed to do but the weight is not falling off.
I had my lap band surgery a little over a year ago and it had been the worst decision ever. I have not lost a pound yet. My lifestyle has been crazy because I am throwing up whenever I eat. Thus, I do not even eat in public or even with others.
I have done extensive research on the gastric sleeve and I am leaning towards that. I also researched Dr. Alberto Aceves and gave his office a call. Nina, answered all my questions over a two hour period. I was gong to wait till the end of the year to perform my surgery but I believe I will try to get it done when i go on leave next week.
I will be digging into my savings to perform this surgery since the military will not even dare consider this option for its members though it will consider it for military family members.
Because I have a strong personality, my phyiscal appearance in conjunction with my personality makes people intimidated by me. So I have been told. It hurts me because there is soo much more to me and these people just do not take the time to get to know me.
So with this said, I am about to start a whole new journey again...........wish me luck
