1happyloser2b

My mantra will be: I cut down my portion sizes, increased my Protein, eliminated sugars and junk food, and I walk everyday! THIS IS NOT LYING! I did omit one other fact of the matter!!! LOL! People are gonna think what they wanna think anyway! I remember my co-worker ,when she got "The Lap Band" everyone had an opinion. INCLUDING ME!!! I remember saying I wouldn't let anyone cut on me unless I had tried EVERYTHING to lose weight first! Well I am not her I don't know what her life and health have been like, I have not walked in her shoes!!! Look at me 4 years later I am having surgery to help me with this struggle!!! If I hear one more time from the few family that I have told " just have willpower!" (They are overweight too so you would think that THEY of all people would understand!!!!) I WILL SCREAM!!!! Not telling! Final answer!!

LET THEM GUESS!! LET THEM BET!!! LET THEM EAT THEIR HEARTS OUT WHEN WE START MELTING AAAAWWWWAAAAAYYYYYY!!! They will NEVER really KNOW!!!!! All they can do is SPECULATE!

Hey Jana and fellow nurses!!!! Add me to the group!!! I am a RN specializing in psychiatry. I have been a nurse for 15 years! I have lot of co-workers who have had WLS. Last year a co-worker I didn't know started talking about her 100lb weight loss. We were in the cafeteria and she had a cup of fruit and I had placed an order for PANCAKES!!! She just started sharing her journey right there, and she told me her husband had the surgery also. He was also doing great! That conversation got me thinking, I scheduled my WL seminar (for the second time) and went in December of 2012, I am now waiting for my surgery DATE!!!!! the first time I went to the seminar they only talked about 2 surgeries "The Lap Band" and "The Bypass". Well I knew a few people that had the band and were struggling, and I was afraid of the bypass. The second seminar to my surprise there was another option The VERTICAL SLEEVE!!!! Hopefully my SAVIOR!!!! As nurses we must be an example of health as best we can I believe, so this surgery will give me the best chance of doing that since ALL OF THE OTHER METHODS I HAVE USE IN THE PAST WERE EPIC FAILS!!!!!!!!! Good luck to everyone!!!

My mantra will be: I cut down my portion sizes, increased my Protein, eliminated sugars and junk food, and I walk everyday! THIS IS NOT LYING! I did omit one other fact of the matter!!! LOL! People are gonna think what they wanna think anyway! I remember my co-worker ,when she got "The Lap Band" everyone had an opinion. INCLUDING ME!!! I remember saying I wouldn't let anyone cut on me unless I had tried EVERYTHING to lose weight first! Well I am not her I don't know what her life and health have been like, I have not walked in her shoes!!! Look at me 4 years later I am having surgery to help me with this struggle!!! If I hear one more time from the few family that I have told " just have willpower!" (They are overweight too so you would think that THEY of all people would understand!!!!) I WILL SCREAM!!!! Not telling! Final answer!!

This is actually a hot topic that starts every week or so. It's because there are so many new folks here all the time.
It really is a personal decision for everyone. Now beware, there will be the haters both ways here. It shouldn't be but it sadly is. We are here to support each other not judge each other. There are those who's life is an "open book" and most of them are aware that it is their choice for them, and them alone and they are comfortable with it. There are those who just don't wish nor need to put their personal decisions and business about this (or anything for that matter) out for public consumption. I fall under that category. Most of us who believe this know that this is our choice for us and for us alone and we are comfortable with it.
That being said, I have been told I am "living a lie" that I "SHOULD NOT be ashamed" that I "SHOULD BE proud" that I am having this surgery and that we are "living a fake" life. Of course, none of which is true. Some of us just happen to think that our business is simply that. Our business. I guess I am old enough to know that just because someone asks me a question, I am in no way required to answer it. I was raised to respect privacy and not ask personal questions nor telling others what they SHOULD and SHOULD NOT feel. That's just me and it's right for me. I get riled when people start spouting that keeping it private means that you are ashamed and you are not proud of what you are doing to better your life. I think it's part that these days everyone's life is played out on Facebook and the younger the person, the less they value privacy. (just my humble opinion)
I guess what I am saying is do what is comfortable for YOU. It is your life and yours alone. We are all in this journey together but we often travel a different path. Your path may be different then anyone's but it's not for anyone to judge. My path may be different and it's not for anyone to judge.

I have only told my husband and my kids. I had my surgery on Feb.27 I have lost 39 pounds so far I am sure everyone is saying things but I don't care and they can always wounded how I have done this. I did this for me and I did not want to know all the negative things they were going to tell me. My husband is happy with my choices and agrees with my choice of not telling anyone.

1. I always aim for 70+ grams of Protein.
2. 112 oz of Water everyday without fail!
3. Always make healthy food choices and 45 min of cardio 4-5 dys a week.
That's it. That's what I do.

Keep it simple! Tell them u are going to get a procedure that will help you "feel better" and that u won't be in the hospital as long as your oldest child was there. If they begin to question just keep it vague! Good luck to you!! God bless!

I'M APPROVED!!!!!!!! Just waiting for my DATE!!!! PINS & NEEDLES!!!!!! Thank You LORD!!!! Thank you UHC!!!! Thanks to all of the support on this site!!!!!!
Sent from my iPad using VST

Congrats!
Sent from my iPhone using VST

congrats!!! You will be fine and do great!

Nice.. So exciting!

Congrats!

Buckle up Buttercup, your'e in for one wild ride.

Congrats

Congratulations

Wow I am out of my mind!! They said yes!!!! Wow !!!! I was relaxed while waiting, took 8 days, now I am PANICKED Again!!! It's really happening ,I see why some of you say HOLD ON AND ENJOY THE RIDE!!! My Emotions have been all over the place up and down like a roller coaster !! Thanks for your support!!!!

Also, some spouses think if you lose the weight, they will lose you. He might need some reassurance.

Bypass is scarier cos they have to re route your intestines :/ it is scary but you have to ask yourself if the low percent risk of a leak is worth it. To me it was because obesity causes a lot more problems and risks then maybe a leak. Hang in there and make the best choice for you. Everyone is different

Wanting to say, "Forget it" is a normal feeling, especially as the time for the surgery draws near. I must have asked my husband fifty times if he really thought I should do this! Once you have the surgery, you will know you made the right decision. It will take a while but once you are 8-9 weeks out, you will be exercising at the gym and eating "normal" foods, just smaller quantities. You will actually feel normal again! Just follow everything exactly that your surgeon tells you to do and you will be fine! Best wishes!

I don't know what your belief system is but my faith is in God! If you have prayed and find peace with your decision it will be just fine. It's normal to get frightened when encountering such a life changing decision! Don't let the stories Detour you from what you've worked so hard on accomplishing. If need be take a break from VST, so you can have a clear thought process! Best of luck to you:)

Perfectly natural to be nervous. I believe VSG will be the gold standard of bariatric surgery down the road. Your stomach works exactly the way it did before just smaller. I get full now on much less food - and have reduced hunger. Oh - did I mention I would NEVER have been able to lose the weight without this miracle surgery. Your health is the most valuable thing you have. You are making the brave decision to reclaim it. You are worth it and life is too short to be obese, sick, and unhappy. I have zero regrets and would do it over again in a heartbeat.

Nervous is normal! We all wondered what if... Think about it this way; What if I dont have it? For me that scared me much more!!! I was eating and diet g myself right in to the grave! I am 7 1/2 months out, 106 pounds lighter and finished my first 5 K. I would do again tomorrow but this is personal and you just have to decide which is scarier... surgery or staying the same. Much love and prayers!