My Reward for All my Hard Work - Dallas, TX

Hello ladies and gentleman that someday may come across this review/journey. It's with much excitement and anticipation that I begin to write my thoughts on what's to come. Let me start by saying that this website has been such an inspiring tool for me to proceed with my review. It's truly hard to expose your innermost vulnerability with the world. I hope that my journey will help others decide on such a life changing experience. Let me rewind a bit so you can understand what brought me to this decision I'm about to take. Since having a child I struggled with weight and it made me so unhappy as I've tried so many diets and programs. You name it, I've tried it. From traditional to non-traditional which includes acupuncture. I was determined to conquer my goal of being healthy and skinner again. There is no way I would accept this body. So years passed with so much frustration, a divorce happened and I lost weight, only to make the decision of getting a device implanted called Essure. (Birth control that is being reviewed now by the FDA) I don't want to bore you with the details but this device just did not agree with my body. I gained weight, struggled with depression and so many issues. 2012 came around and the Essure device perforated my uterus. I had to have a partial hysterectomy. Lets just say I gained even more weight. I was not happy. I've gone through too much in life. I kept trying with personal trainers, the weight watchers of the world programs and anything as I was desperate. Nothing helped so i consulted with my physician and he suggested gastric sleeve. I was pre-diabetic so it was a must to lose at least 50 lbs. I know I had tried everything so I decided to go for it. 2014 came and I went ahead and did the procedure, that was a piece of cake compared to the all protein diet I had to endure the first few weeks. But something along the lines happened so not even 6 weeks post op GS, I had to go under the knife again. Yikes had my ovaries and cervix removed thanks to endometriosis. Still effects from the Essure device. Well no one expected that I would now be dropping weight like it was butter melting in a skillet. Lol So in 9 months I lost 105lbs and have maintained. Tragically for me I have excess skin and very deflated boobies. Lord if it's not one thing is the other. Although I'm extremely happy with my new smaller body, what's left behind makes me cringe. So now it's time to deal with the aftermath of being a MWL person. I'm determined to be what I've always envisioned for myself. I deserve to be happy and if I've failed in other areas hat will not be the case this time. I'm going to be courageous and post what I look like now and hoping come 2/2016 I can share the after look. Excited to announce that my consult with Bradley Hubbard, MD is scheduled 11/10/15. Crazy thing I was planning to fly out of the country for this to save money. Being a single mom doesn't allow you these types of expenses but I will work my arse to pay for this. Yes already looking for a part time lol You just do what you got to do to make your goals in life. Some people may not understand why I'm subjecting my body to more trauma but to me the way I look now is more traumatic. So please don't judge us that decide on this journey. Cheers to all the brave people that have done this. I will be joining you soon. Until then I will write periodically and continue to read obsessively your reviews.

Gosh, I have to say I'm so full of mixed emotions today. I get to go see Dr. Hubbard... the anticipation is killing me that I can't focus at work. lol
I'm very excited to see what he has to say and meet his lovely staff that I've heard so much about.
I'm nervous at the same token just because I will have to bare my entire body and thoughts but I know it's a must.
Need to give a shout out to my RS sisters that are Dr. Hubbard's patients as well... Plano10 and Kristina77. Thank you for all the texts of positive affirmation.
I cannot emphasize how blessed I feel to have come across this website.
Promise to come back later and share my experience today with Dr. Hubbard. I hear nothing but the best and that to rest assure that he will treat me with utmost care. Gives me peace on such an emotional roller coaster.
Talk to you later ladies and gentlemen sharing your journey on here.

Where shall I begin... walked into Dr. Hubbard and immediately was greeted by sweet Leslie. Filled out my paperwork and to my surprise, I ran into Martha another of Dr. Hubbard's patient. I was so nervous for nothing because Dr. Hubbard is so down to earth, ,professional, friendly, very knowledgeable and so is his staff. The entire consult was so informative and I walked out of there just extremely excited for what's to come. I truly recommend Dr. Hubbard based off my consultation and looking forward to my big day.