Newbie, Getting The DS? Count The Costs Ahead Of Time

Sia
I missed seeing you around here, and I'm sorry for all you've been through.  This is a good post - people need to realize that there are some harsh realities right along with the sunshine and rainbow posts.  Thank you for taking the time to write it and I hope others can benefit by knowing of your experience.

 Fuuuck, Joanne. Damn, girl! Gorgeous!!! Kudos to you! I've missed  y'all as well.

(((( Sia)))))   I have missed you !!  I know you were going thru many thngs but had my best wished for you!! You were one of the ones I have read many post from and along with more of the vets have helped me in MANY ways !!

It amazed me even as a nurse, I had to learn sooo much !!!

This is a GREAT post.... and even thought I am almost a year,,, these newbies really have me worried at times,  don't think some really , REALLY look up and learn from this board as much as they need,,,,

Nice to see you,, and continue inprovement!!

Debi

 pycca, you speak the truth. We get out as much as we put in. We must remember this, new, old wherever our placement in the journey.

Hey Sia -- First I need to say that you are (as always) AMAZING. I wish you all the best as you deal with the rough hand you've been dealt recently. My thoughts are with you and I'm sending positive energy your way. 

The comments you made Sia are spot on!  For every DSer who is having an easy time of it, eating as they please with a single bathroom visit in the morning -- I predict there are 3 of us 'in the shadows' who still have problems with certain foods, are fighting with GERD or worse yet anal fissures, have significant bathroom issues that require us to THINK about our body and if it will support the needed trip to the market or the 3 hour meeting at work. 

I haven't updated my ticker in a long time -- but am holding steady at 180 lbs (down from 340). I wear a size 14 and like you Sia I have body issues I never would have predicted. Plastics are not in my future, and I'm lucky than I don't have a panni to deal with, but the hanging skin on my calves and thighs is by no means attractive.

I'm so very sorry for your losses Chica.  Be well!

Deb

 Deb, thanks for the love. Truly. You speak the truth on so many levels. You know, but you don't know until  you have the surgery. And I look like an effing sharpei, okay? I get the loose skin. Argh. Thanks for the love, Mami.

"I predict there are 3 of us 'in the shadows' who still have problems with certain foods, are fighting with GERD or worse yet anal fissures, have significant bathroom issues that require us to THINK about our body and if it will support the needed trip to the market or the 3 hour meeting at work. 

I haven't updated my ticker in a long time -- but am holding steady at 180 lbs (down from 340). I wear a size 14 and like you Sia I have body issues I never would have predicted. Plastics are not in my future, and I'm lucky than I don't have a panni to deal with, but the hanging skin on my calves and thighs is by no means attractive. "

I could be saying these things about myself. I so feel you on a lot of this, even though most of it is my fault for not eating what is best for me. I made a post about it because I wanted everyone to know even if you can eat whatever you want you will still have to pay in the "end" at some point!

Love and Hugs
Kim

Sia it's awesome to see you post again.  I'm sorry your life has been ****ty lately but keep your chin up; you're doing a great job recuperating.

Maddie is brilliant and I saved the same post on my computer. 

(((((BIG HUGS)))))

Janine, you lost some mega weight!! DAMN! You look tres fabu! Works it! 

((((((((((Sia))))))))))

Thanks for posting that. Much needed.