Jerzygurl

Oh girl. Speed. Straight to the clit. For REALZ.

I'm sorry, but what a terrible PCP... my primary doctor was absolutely on board from day one...he thinks WLS should be made available to more people and that all insurance companies should pay for it..because in the end, they will pay much more over your lifetime. He gave me a high five for making a solid health choice. I've been going to him for years and he's seen my struggle with my weight, he's even tried to help me, but to no avail. Find a new doctor. You're going to need the support. My WLS doc told me, I'll need to depend heavily upon my PCP, so it's important to have one that understands and that is in your corner.

I cannot believe that in this day and age and technology, your doctor would not agree that obesity is a major problem. I think I would find a new doctor immediately. Becuase she's never gonna be supportive even after the procedure is done. Every ache and pain you have, she is going to blame on your surgery. Apparently, she doesn't understand that obesity is a disease just like alcohol and smoking.So sorry for your doctor's ignorance.

I was sleeved August 20th, my highest weight was 317, surgery day weight 281, current weight 258!

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5 months out and I have bones again. It's been a great ride so far and I am looking forward to more.

Yea I'm feeling great moving around too

Just came home from the hospital and I decided to weight my self since I'm feeling a little light. The day before surgery I was 303 and today I'm 293... Ten pounds in 3 days???

Amen. I couldn't keep that secret (not very good at keeping secrets as it is!). While I've never posted about it on FB (nor did I post anything about my lapband almost 4 yrs ago) I've told everyone I know. And if it comes up with a perfect stranger, I'm not ashamed to tell my story. I'm proud of my decision to get healthier and proud of my accomplishments. Guess I should brag about it on FB, but I haven't and won't.
Good luck with keeping it to yourself!

IMHO, if you tell one person, you've told the world. Good luck. I made it no secret because facts are the ONLY response to gossip, and I hate being the subject of gossip!

Who cares what others say, its your life and body. We couldn't hide that we were fat,and everybody still showed us love and attention. Keep it a secret for what????

Just dropping in to say hi:
I am 2 year and 4 months out. Have been at goal for 1 year and 9 months. Life is so great on this side. The weight has been off almost two years!
At this point I still have zero problem maintian my wieght, I am still not hungry ever!!!
Some things that have changed.
I have found that food just doesn't hold interest for me much anymore. I can take it if leave it. A protien bar is as good as having sushi. I just dont care really. This is a good thing!!!! It took a while to get used to that. For a while it was a little sad ro me. But that passed also. Simple fact. "Nothing tastes as good as thin!" And a time does come where you really aren't controlled by food anymore. What a blessed time that is! Stay focused on your goals and all the new life you will have. It is worth far more than any food you will not eat.
The kids climbing into your lap in a reatraunt booth, riding all the roller coasters at six flaggs with them, kayaking with your sweet heart, running a race, wearing that sexy outfit on a dinner date, buying clothing at any store!!!!! Catching a stranger checking you out, and it isnt because they are afraid you might sit on them, all priceless. Best of all, extending your life!
Go suck the marrow outta life friends! Thats something we can eat our fill of :-)

Lots of straws- same as many of you- fears of breaking chairs, love life not like it used to be. In my bathroom when I go to the toilet it faces the mirror so I can just sit there and look at myself- I'm so done with this fat. And I am a nurse and it doesn't set a good example . BTW this weight started again (I had lost 100 lbs before and got down to 160 on my own and gained it all back plus wayyyy more) while I was in nursing school studying instead of working out like I normally did because I wanted to be valedictorian of my class which no one cares about now. I have been talking about getting a lap band for about a year now but had no clue I could start the process myself or that I could pay out of pocket otherwise I would have done this years ago before it got so out of control. I though my PCP had to refer me and she would always just talk to me about "lifestyle modifications" every year at my physical. Whatever lady, I lost 20 and gained 30. I started avoiding her and not keeping my weight check follow up appointment. I don't go to social events anymore and use work as an excuse to hid from people I know because I look NOTHING like I used to 7 years ago. I'm tired of the "you have such a pretty face" line when people used to just say "you're pretty". I know exactly what that means- you're too pretty to be thick and fat like that. My friends brother asked me my name when he saw me last March and seriously had no clue who I was and had a stunned shocked look on his face when I told him- this is someone I've known for 20 years. That said it all. I researched and decided on the sleeve instead.

Congrats! Yep, it's probably the surgical tape. I had an allergic reaction to it twice when I was in the hospital, it pretty much came from the tape combined with the sweating I was doing. Anti-itch cream helped the best...as did Vitamin E

Today is a struggle for me as i get closer and closer to surgery..... I woke up this morning like many other days after dreaming i had already lost all my weight, I go look in the mirror........ I get discouraged only to remember its a process and to have patience..... Im fed up with my body... I hate my body!!!! I have made a vow to myself.... When not if but, WHEN I get get this load of ugliness off of me.... I vow to never get back this way and Love myself always!!!! I vow to take CARE of my BODY... I dont ever want to see myself like this ever again..... I vow to make better CHOICES and remember that every wrong has a consequence

Surgery at 730am nerves are kicking in

I am soooooo excited!!!! Im ready to get my Life back..... When I got the news I cried and began to thank GOD.... He's AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you so much... I am so glad I found this forum... Im going through this with people thats already started their weightloss journey or in the process like me.....

I am 27 yrs old i have been overweight for 13yrs. I was raised on poor eating habits soda, fried food and fast food. I started to get teased in school because of my weight. But when you come from an overweight family you feel normal at least thats what they tell you. I would take all kinds of diets pills and weightloss programs. I knew those like the back of my hand. I tried weight watchers and that took off 50lbs, i went from a size 16 to a tight 7/8. But i gained it all back plus more cause it got expensive. When i was 19 i got pregnant with my first child a girl. I weighed 183 after she was born and had high blood pressure. I went back on weight watchers joined a gym and took up a cycling class 3. times a wk. Which was good for awhile but the weight was harder to loose. I started taking phentermine and i took that so long it stopped working. I was so frustrated. I had a few family memebers and my sister who had weightloss surgery. I always thought i was not overweight enough for that and was scared. Then at my highest weight of 212 and height 5 ft, my body had enough. So i talked to my family doctor and he said it would be a good idea to see dr.patel for a consult. I must admit i was thinking they will never approve me, but they did. I was shocked, but also depressed cause i am like wow i am severly obese with a bmi of 43. I had alot of support as i went through my pre op appointments for 6months. My doctors team was great. I am happy i did it now i can be active with my daughter since 6 yr old are very active. I am now 6months out and down a total of 45lbs . I hope this helps someone on their journey

Thank you for posting. All that I can say is that I totally relate. It seems that this whole three month program is a waiting game. Waiting for this one to approve you, waiting for that one to approve you. We must really want this badly to be jumping through all these hoops. Congratulations.

For me, it was a hairline fracture in both of my feet. I was out doing the couch to 5k program and doing pretty well till I had these pains in my feet so I went to a foot specialist. Where I found out I hairline fractured a bone in each foot. Was then told to lose weight before I worked out, but to stay off my feet for a while as they take a long time to heal... That combined with my diabetes my PCP and I had a long talk and decided this was the best decision for me.
Although in the couple months I was doing the diet and exercise plan and lost weight, my injury made it impossible to keep off because I was already devastated that here I was doing well and of course I'd get injured.
I'm looking forward to getting back to trying the couch to 5k again after some weight loss because it really was a great program.

I know what you mean. People can be so cruel. I have heard comments said about me by a__holes being funny for their pals and I have heard things said by those in my own family that cut the deepest.

Went to vacation in June and I felt so ugly especially in a swimsuit ... Over heard someone saying you don't want that cow... That hurt really bad

Over the years there have been MANY straws loaded up on my camels back. I have researched bariatric surgery over the years and gone to a bunch of seminars, Following the sudden passing of my significant other who was also obese due to the complications of CHF, diabetes and heart disease at 48 years of age. Then in a few months time his sister at 50 for the same health reasons also obese. My own struggle with diabetes, sleep apnea, hypertension, joint and back pain. I was most unhappy with my most recent lab results. I knew that if I did not make a change now I would not be a part of my grand children's lives. Either due to my increasing co-morbidities or just being too fat to be involved in their lives.

Finding out I had type 2 diabetes at 35 years old ! Talk about scary!