southerngirl24

Wow! I am really surprised to see the thread still going. There have been times when I felt so very alone in this struggle and thought no one could relate.:blushing::frown: But there will a day soon when we can all we be taking another step to control this. I look forward to that day!:ohmy:

I am trying to figure out the best way to deal with this after I have had my procedue. I am an true to the definition of emotional eater. Right now I am having a bit of anxiety about letting my 5 year son go for a week with my in-laws out of state. He has never been away from me for that long.:thumbup::crying: So I was just going to make me a snack when I realized I am not even hungry, just a bit nerved up. How do you guys deal with issues like this and what it the best way to tackle it? BTW I did not eat the snack, no need to since I was not hungry.:teeth_smile:

Good For both of you guys! It makes it so much easier when you have their support. My husband was concerned at first. He had a lot of questions. We researched the procedure and watched the video on youtube. He also went with me to the diagnostic and had a list of questions himself. LOL. Now we are in this together and waiting to get approved. :biggrin2:

This lists had so many things on it that I can relate to. So I can dance without folks thinking " Dang she can dance for a big girl!"

I will not miss: Thighs rubbing and the awkard move to unstick my pants:scared2: Not being able to tie my shoes without an act of Congress:thumbup: Having to shop at only Lane Bryant or the "plus " section that is only two racks!:mad: Paying more for my panties vs the stick think girls Not being able to cross my legs when I wear a dress Being the nice,cute but fat girl:frown: I could keep this list going on and on.....

I'm here. Representing the H-Town ( Houston) Born ans Raised!

I look forward to running again. I want to feel the freedom I used to feel. Now I can barely jog without huffing and puffing. I want to wear "cute" clothes. I am really a hippie sort of by nature but I want to wear those cute dresses that everyone else can wear and it not look like a tent.

Thanks! How are feeling today? I read the second and third days can be a bit rough.

One of my pictures after my son was a year old looks as though I was still pregnant!:cool2::smile::smile: When I saw that I knew I had to do something. I did Atkins for 10 months and lost 80 pounds but I have gained it all back. I look forward to taking pictures again.

:cool2: That is great news!

I asked this in another area but did not get the answer I am looking for. I am married and we have a very healthy sex life:wink_smile: I am worried about once the port is placed is there anything that I may need to do to make sure that I do not threaten the placement of the port? No one can seem to answer this for me so far. And I have not been able to ask my doc's office about it...:cool2::blushing:

I want to be like you when I grow up! LOL! I hope your approval comes soon!

Good for you! I hope your recovery is a smooth one. Be sure to rest and take it easy.

I'm glad to see that things went well. Sorry to hear about the pain but this will pass. Can't wait til I am in your shoes! :embaressed_smile:

To some this may be a depressing thread, but I do not believe so. I think it represents the strength and determination of those of us on the board. It is really hard being overweight and trying to do something about it, but you failed.:frown:The awesome thing is that we have sought the help we need to get healthy and to re-claim our lives. I know I for one am sick of life passing me by. I hope approval comes through soon!:tongue_smilie:

Hopw everything went well!

Congrats! Your turn will be here soon!

Express, Baby Phat. too many to name.

Hey Vanessa! I went to TR in houston too! They have been great! Good luck!:smile2:

My insurance required a 5 year weight history and I had to do the same thing with the photos. I had only 3 years of medical history out of that time. It was a major reality check.

awww we have our own club now! nice to meet you! cause i'm like toe touch, ROFLMAO! not trying for cardiac arrest! Man I could not do a toe touch to save my life right now.

Gotta keep that in mind!

Good Luck tomorrow!

It's the same thing. I was a captain of the dance team in high school, a cheerleader for three years before that. I remember when I could bend and twist myself around like it was nothing. An now it is ajob to tie my shoes.

For me, it has been putting the weight on yet again after so many times of trying to keep it off. It has been getting to the point where my underwear and bra are tight, not being able to bend over to tie my shoes, etc.:cursing: But the worse has been my little one telling me " Mommy, you are fat!":frown::mad: I know he is only 5 but man that did sting:frown:. So I want to be here for him and my other kids. I want the outside to match the inside. So what's your story?