Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Your story..



Recommended Posts

I have always been fat. Been on every diet known to man, even as a kid. I have dropped 50 pounds or so a couple times but always returned with friends. I had a friend have the bypass sugery and didnt even consider it for myself after seeing still throw up food 6 months after sugery. I have a cooking and pastry degree and have always been a food snob. I do not like cheap, unexciting bland poorly cooked food. So, needless to say, it was always hard to be on a diet. I never snacked or had much of a sweet tooth, I just always made poor choices and over ate. My boyfriend is very athletic, runs the marine corp marathon and likes the outdoors..I like cosmos, ciggeretts, gossip magazines and MTV. Part of that is because at 288 pounds and 5'8, I am for the first time not able to do the things that I want to do. Plane seatbelts are tight, amusement parks are out of the question, dont want to go the beach, see people I havent seen in a long time, ect ect. I never had a problem getting guys, having tons of friends, going out or thinking I looked pretty good until now. I have become more of a hermit which is totally unlike me. I am horrified about how I look. With all this said, I knew I had to swallow my pride and admit that I needed help. Doing it on my own wasnt going to cut it. I am only 30 so I didnt want to be butcherd with bypass. I battled the insurance company for a year and finally got approved! Surgery is on August 9th!!

Thas' my story!

Angie

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I love this thread. Great stories.

Don't forget to mention in your post who will play you in the Hallmark channel version of your life story.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • ChunkCat

      I have no clue where to upload this, so I'll put it here. This is pre-op vs the morning of my 6 month appointment! In office I weight 232, that's 88 lbs down since my highest weight, 75 lbs since my surgery weight! I can't believe this jacket fit... I am smaller now than the last time I was this size which the surgeon found really amusing. He's happy with where I am in my weight loss and estimates I'll be around 200 lbs by my 1 year anniversary! My lowest weight as an adult is 195, so that's pretty damn exciting to think I'll be near that at a year. Everything from there will be unknown territory!!

      · 3 replies
      1. AmberFL

        You look amazing!!! 😻 you have been killing it!

      2. NickelChip

        Congratulations! You're making excellent progress and looking amazing!

      3. BabySpoons

        So proud of you Cat. Getting into those smaller size clothes is half the fun isn't it?. Keep up the good work!!!!

    • BeanitoDiego

      I changed my profile image to a molecule of protein. Why? Because I am certain that it saved my life.
      · 1 reply
      1. BabySpoons

        That's brilliant! You've done amazing!! I should probably think about changing my profile picture at some point. Mine is the doll from Squid Games. Ironically the whole premise of the show is about dodging death. We've both done that...

    • eclarke

      Two years out. Lost 120 , regained 5 lbs. Recently has a bout of Norovirus, lost 7 pounds in two days. Now my stomach feels like it did right after my surgery. Sore, sensitive to even water.  Anyone out there have a similar experience?
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Eve411

      April Surgery
      Am I the only struggling to get weight down. I started with weight of 297 and now im 280 but seem to not lose more weight. My nutrtionist told me not to worry about the pounds because I might still be losing inches. However, I do not really see much of a difference is this happen to any of you, if so any tips?
      Thanks
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Clueless_girl

      Well recovering from gallbladder removal was a lot like recovering from the modified duodenal switch surgery, twice in 4 months yay 🥳😭. I'm having to battle cravings for everything i shouldn't have, on top of trying to figure out what happens after i eat something. Sigh, let me fast forward a couple of months when everyday isn't a constant battle and i can function like a normal person again! 😞
      · 1 reply
      1. kezbeth

        I may have to have gall bladder surgery during my weight loss surgery. Not thrilled about it either but do not want 2 recovery times. Just want it over with.

        Thanks for your post. I may need to rethink my decision... :(

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×