Deandough74

My husband and I were having the same conversation recently. Everyone it seems is SO nosey. Why people feel that it's their business is crazy. I've had people why I only have 1 daughter, why I don't have another, etc., they ask me about my ethnicity, etc. I would never walk up to other people and talk about the things that some people do! I agree, avoid the nosey people!!! That's my plan! I'll be telling my mom and DH. I also plan on telling my mom to keep her mouth shut too! It's no ones business ours! Good luck to you!

Well thank you for the encouragement. I've definitely tried everything out there and should probably own stock in some of the companies that I spent so much money with! I really think that it's just scary coming to the realization that this is NOT going to happen alone. I'm also not 21 years old anymore where I can be on a diet and lose 15 lbs in a few weeks and be happy. Boy those were the days! Many many years later and MANY pounds later, the weight is harder and harder to lose. I've also realized that it gets easier to give up when you've tried so many different things. Thanks again for the comments, I'm going to wrap my brain around this and get ready for my next consult and be ready to go!

Hello everyone! I just recently found this site and what great information!! I contemplated band vs sleeve last year but then had to have 2 foot surgeries, so weight loss was put on the back burner. Here I am now, plus about 10 lbs, thinking about it again. I've already had a consult with one dr and going to another next week. I keep doubting myself though for some reason, maybe I can try to lose weight on my own (even though I've tried tons of times over the last 12 years!), maybe this is too drastic, etc. Obviously if we could all lose weight on our own, we would. So I'm thinking I'm just second guessing myself now? I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder about a year ago and now with the meds I'm on, my weight just keeps going up and no matter what do, I can't lose weight! Anyone have words of wisdom or encouragement? Of course I'm scared of the surgery itself and the pain and post op issues. But I'm hoping that I can get in the right frame of mind to convince myself that this is the right thing to do and stop second guessing myself! Be happy with my decision & look forward to a healthier life. Can someone help me get there? Is this a normal feeling at this stage? Thank you so much in advance!!