ShrinkingMama

Laundry is MUCH more productive than a pity party!! EXCELLENT decision!
Good luck to you & your husband!!!

My mother is RELENTLESS. She hasn't stopped texting me with ridiculous things since yesterday. Im trying really hard not to turn in a huge battle.

Thanks so much for your support and birthday wishes!
Whenever I have a free minute ( which is slim these days with a 3 yr old & a 1 1/2 year old LOL) I'm online reading, researching, and watching peoples journeys with VSG. I thought about taking them to a seminar but then I asked myself "What for? For them to embarrass me with their ignorant comments and remarks??" If they aren't going to support me then so be it. I have all the support I need from my husband and my children.

When I went to the free seminar to learn about the different options, I learned how safe the sleeve is. Dr. Brathwaite said I was at a higher risk of dying from a complication due to being obese than from the surgery. He is right. I was borderline diabetic before my surgery on June 11, 2012. Now, 54 pounds lighter, all of my blood work came back perfect!! I don't think there is a single person who would consider having wls that hasn't tried every diet out there already. Bottom line, you need to do what is best for you and not let other people make you feel bad for your decision. Good luck!

Kinda.... I was eager to tell mine. I wanted her to do research and things like that but she still hasnt. They keep asking questions and saying you cant do it. Frankly its annoying.

My Mom said "a daughter of mine doesn't need to have WLS". I explained to her that because of my diabetes that I NEED to do it. I took her with me to my meetings with the surgeon. After a bit she was able to understand that it was best. Now I am off my diabetic meds and 80 lbs down, so it more accepted by all who were not supportive. You know I have said to her and others that were against it...until you are in MY shoes with MY medical problems then you have NOTHING to say about it...I NOT asking for your approval...just letting you know what I"LL being doing to TAKE CARE of myself. If they support you great, if they don't you have ALL OF US...like how many of us are there???? BIG HUG from me to you.

My mother is RELENTLESS. She hasn't stopped texting me with ridiculous things since yesterday. Im trying really hard not to turn in a huge battle.

My husband told me not to tell them and I just should have listened but of course I needed to open my mouth. I just cant take the comments and the advise anymore. You sound like a GREAT, strong woman and your completely correct. I've felt like a failure at almost everything in my life except my children. My family is italian so everything we do revolves around food.
It is my life and I am determined to do this the right way and BE HAPPY. I most definitely deserve it and so does my husband and my children!