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What Was Your Final "straw That Broke The Camels Back"

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Torilee    6

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Hi Jackie, from what I understand the bacteria was from my colon. I've been asked to be part of a research group as apparently they have been testing this same bacteria in mice. They take this bacteria from a fat mouse and put it in a skinny mouse and the skinny mouse gets fat. So when I have the op they're going to take a few samples for testing.

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JackieBrown    183

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I read about that. Amazing... some folks have even gotten fecal transplants from skinny people.

The upshot is, being overweight isn't just a question of willpower, is it?! Makes me feel a whole lot better...

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AngelaIsReady    15

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My PCP and I started talking about GSV last January. I put it off because I wanted to try one more diet. I was on Jenny Craig this time last year. After a month my mouth broke out in little acid bumps and it ended up being a response to their food. I realized that I just couldn't fight anymore. The following were all of the additional things that came up after Jenny Craig that finally pushed me into making this decision.

Problems fitting into booths at different restaurants.

Not being able to ride the amusement park rides with my family.

Just BARELY fitting within an airplane seat belt.

Tipping over the fence into the diabetic zone.

Achey feet and knees.

I have 2 more dr appointments to meet me insurance requirement and now I am ready and wish I had made the decision a long time ago. But there is no more looking back for me. Only looking forward. My pre-surgical appointment is also scheduled for the end of January. So anytime after February 11th I can have my surgery. I am ready!

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Torilee    6

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Yes it certainly has put my frustrations to rest. Years of trying to do the right thing for weight loss with no significant results.

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Torilee    6

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Congratulations on your decision Angela Is ready! How exciting for you. I'm booked for 5th Feb, finally light at the end of the tunnel :-)

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AngelaIsReady    15

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Thanks @@Torilee! I hope everything works out for yours and look forward to hearing how you are doing.

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vixie1013    8

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When I struggled to get my coat on and felt like a stuffed, swollen marshmallow. As well, as not being able to find a comfortable sitting position because of my girth.

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vixie1013    8

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When I struggled to get my coat on and felt like a stuffed, swollen marshmallow. As well, as not being able to find a comfortable sitting position because of my girth.

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vixie1013    8

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When I struggled to get my coat on and felt like a stuffed, swollen marshmallow. As well, as not being able to find a comfortable sitting position because of my girth.

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vixie1013    8

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When I struggled to get my coat on and felt like a stuffed, swollen marshmallow. As well, as not being able to find a comfortable sitting position because of my girth.

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ashsleeved    41

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I'm still in Pre-Op. But...

1. I hit the 300 mark

2. My blood pressure went to pre-hypertension.

3. I am now having aches and pains from the excess weight.

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KayGirl    3

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Im pre-op (for a long time to come), but the reasons why I finally decided to start the process of getting the surgery are...

I've been up and down and up and down so many times it is hard to count and I'm just exhausted mentally from never getting any true results!

I hit the 300 mark after my second child, I can't bend over and put my shoes on because my stomach is in the way, my feet are constantly swollen and sore, and when I wake up from sleeping it feels like I slept with a ton of bricks on my chest and my back hurts so much I can't move.

It's depressing but I'm just glad I'm making the right decision for me.

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Eli Alexander    316

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I'm pre op for another 10 days.

There are many reasons, but the last straw was a flight to visit my sister. The plane was about 2/3 full when I walked down the isle all the way to the back where my seat was. Every eye looked at me in horror that I'd sit next to them. As I passed one guy I heard him say "whoow, that was close" I'm not even sure he was talking about me, but in my mind I felt so ashamed to sit next to anyone and ruin their flight. When I finally got to my seat I had to sit next to a large framed (not fat) Marine. He was nice but I apologized for the inconvenience. Luckily the flight attendant found me a seat in back, next to the toilets where I had nobody sitting next to me. On the return light I lucked out and sat next to the tiniest woman on the plane. Next year for my visit I hope to be much lighter and feel more at ease.

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Eli Alexander    316

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I'm pre op for another 10 days.

There are many reasons, but the last straw was a flight to visit my sister. The plane was about 2/3 full when I walked down the isle all the way to the back where my seat was. Every eye looked at me in horror that I'd sit next to them. As I passed one guy I heard him say "whoow, that was close" I'm not even sure he was talking about me, but in my mind I felt so ashamed to sit next to anyone and ruin their flight. When I finally got to my seat I had to sit next to a large framed (not fat) Marine. He was nice but I apologized for the inconvenience. Luckily the flight attendant found me a seat in back, next to the toilets where I had nobody sitting next to me. On the return light I lucked out and sat next to the tiniest woman on the plane. Next year for my visit I hope to be much lighter and feel more at ease.

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Eli Alexander    316

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I'm pre op for another 10 days.

There are many reasons, but the last straw was a flight to visit my sister. The plane was about 2/3 full when I walked down the isle all the way to the back where my seat was. Every eye looked at me in horror that I'd sit next to them. As I passed one guy I heard him say "whoow, that was close" I'm not even sure he was talking about me, but in my mind I felt so ashamed to sit next to anyone and ruin their flight. When I finally got to my seat I had to sit next to a large framed (not fat) Marine. He was nice but I apologized for the inconvenience. Luckily the flight attendant found me a seat in back, next to the toilets where I had nobody sitting next to me. On the return light I lucked out and sat next to the tiniest woman on the plane. Next year for my visit I hope to be much lighter and feel more at ease.

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    • Alisa_S

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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    • Alisa_S

      Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. summerseeker

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        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

        Now I have a whole new big, bigger, biggest, best days ever. I am out there with those skinny people doing stuff i could never have dreamt of. Food is now an after thought. It doesn't consume my day. I still enjoy the good home cooked food but I eat smaller portions. I leave food on my plate when I am full. I can no longer hear my mother's voice saying eat it all up, ther are starving children in Africa who would want that!

        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

        I don't know at what point my life expanded, was it when I lost 100 pounds? Was it when I left my walking stick at home ? Was it when I said yes to an outing instead of finding an excuse to stay home ? i look back at my last five years and wonder how loosing weight has made such a difference. Be ready to amaze yourself.

        BTW, the liquid diet sucks, one more day and you are over the worst. You can do it.

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      Officially here for a long time, not just a good time💪
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    • KimBaxleyWilson

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      Three months and four days ago... I was in Costa Rica having a life changing surgery! Yesterday we had a followup visit with Dr. Esmeral via video chat and this morning my middle number changed.  I'm down 47lbs and two pants sizes. I can wear a Large tshirt for the first time in like... 14 years! Woot!! Everything is going great. I have zero regrets. I went down to the riverwalk with a friend and walked 2 miles on Monday without even getting fatigued. And no more snoring or chugging pickle juice for crazy leg cramps! I need to go to the gym more... I'm making new shirts next week so that will motivate me. LOL But I'm also just not as TIRED all the time! I have a LONG way to go...but seeing the progress on the scales and in the mirror is a huge motivator!! Thank you all for cheering me on and supporting me!!
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