cravemyheart

I'm 22 and have been obese since I was a child. I've never been thin. I've been with my boyfriend now for 4 yea rs and we are talking about marriage. I'm being banded because my health is deteriorating. But, I must be honest- that's not the only reason. I've never been thin and I've never had the attention my thin friends have. I don't want to widdle away my younger years being the fatty in the corner. Theres some experiences I haven't had yet, and I need the confidence to get on with my life (get a career, get married, etc) Somewhere along the lines, I knew this statistic (whether its real or not), Its frightening to think that if I lost my weight, i'd lose my boyfriend. But it's also completely understandable. Especially for girls like me who've never been thin and never had the attention that came with it. All of a sudden were thin, happy and sexy and can get any man we want and weve never had that experience. Of course, many are going to jump on that chance. I just hope I'm strong enough to avoid this problem, because the last thing I want to do is leave my boyfriend. So, I understand why many choose counciling after WLS.

I totally see a difference! Don't worry, sometimes its really hard to see a difference on your self, but others will. Just keep at it. There is definately a difference!

I was really worred that I'd screw up any of my ink when I lost weight. I made sure to get the ones I have now in spots that wont shrink too much. (my right forearm and my upper back) I'm still afraid they'd move or end up funny, but probably not as bad as if i got them on my stomach, hip or lower back or something. I'm waiting to lose the weight before I get my sleeve done. I was too afraid to do it before and have it change. I'm going nuts not having it though. I want it done so badly.