mixxchic26

Im looking at death rite in the face...I'm 26 with no children and been married for 7yrs and I can't have kids cuz I'm way to heavy and I feel like if I don't do this I'm going to lose my husband

Im looking at death rite in the face...I'm 26 with no children and been married for 7yrs and I can't have kids cuz I'm way to heavy and I feel like if I don't do this I'm going to lose my husband

Im looking at death rite in the face...I'm 26 with no children and been married for 7yrs and I can't have kids cuz I'm way to heavy and I feel like if I don't do this I'm going to lose my husband

I started looking into the surgery in 2013. I didn't make up my mind until 2014. At that point, I had to do a year-long insurance mandated program before they'd approve me. I finished it in July 2015 then I had to wait until almost September because of my work schedule!! OMG, it took freaking forever.
While I was waiting, I was such a bear about it. I groused constantly about hoops and how impatient I was. How they were forcing me to carry all of that weight around for an entire year while they had me set BS goals. I don't know how anyone lived with me.
In June 2015, I made up my mind to start making some of the changes I'd need to get used to post-surgery. Low carb, Protein first, lots of Water, exercise, etc. I wasn't perfect. Not even close. But it started to get me in the frame of mind. I didn't get a surgery date until late July. And when my surgery date rolled around, I was SOOO very ready.
I'm 5.5 weeks out now. A total of 47 pounds down since June. 26 pounds since surgery. Was the wait worth it? You bet. I have not once second guessed my choice - not while I was only walking for 5 minutes a day because it hurt so bad, or when I made myself sick eating something I didn't tolerate well at week 4 (beef) or when I have to drag my lazy butt off the couch to get my steps in. I put the work in and there's no way I'm screwing this up.
I hope this helps a little. The wait is worth it.
CJ

I have my first consultation on Monday. I'm way behind you. But don't let that discourage you. You will get a surgery date soon. Be positive

It's been 13days now I'm still on liquids but I must admit I have been enjoying a few softs in moderation and taking my time, a few bites, & paying attention to my body. Through it all the hardest thing I've noticed so far is I feel like I'm not enjoying my food to its entirety. I want to just gobble it up take large bites cause I feel with the small ones I'm just not getting the satisfaction and not enjoying my food. It may sound crazy but it's true. I'm taking my time though...and saying as time passes and the more my body heal I'll be and feel more normal and be able to enjoy eating (healthy) and being satisfied????