The last straw...

As some of you all know, I'm fairly new to this website and getting a ton of information.  These last few days I have been doing a lot of whirlwind thinking about my life.  I'm tired of being overweight, tired of diets, exercisng and etc not working.  What was everybody's last straw before they said enough is enough it's time to look at weight loss surgery? TL

I have wanted this surgery, like forever. Well I am having surgery Tuesday. Last week I was on the verge of chickening out, lol. I went to the mall last Sat. and then to Sams club, Well my back and knees about killed me, I had to sit down every few minutes, and that really changed my mind for good. I am going through once and for all, I have got to do something to feel better!!! Lisa

My last straw was when one of my click (a group of  6 women that have been friends for over 30 years) died.  She was the heaviest of us all.  I was the next heav iest.  She was only 58 years old.  I know her weight was a contributing factor, and now I am the biggest.  Also, my husband has diabetes and hypertension and has had two strokes in the past five years.  He is not obese but is overweight.  I have a family history of diabets and hypertension but have escaped it so far.  I realized that I could be next but it would not be due to being overweight and bringing poor health conditions on myself.  Now I am happier with a slimmer future in view.  I will not be the heaviest one and I will do all that I can to maintain good health.   Z

I honestly think my last straw is coming.  I know this might sound strange but when I tried to committ suicide when I was 16 years old, and was told I was only minutes away in which I had a near death experience, I told my self and others that I will live to be 35 years old before I will die.  Just like week telling a friend this got me thinking.  I might be ready to die but it's no reason to not concern myself with my health.  So, now, here I am thinking about this in a positive way about my life.  I might be ready to die but I can prolong it.  I just want to be happy both inside and outside.  On the outside people and friends think I'm the greatest person or friend ever but only if they know of the battles that are going on within me! TL

Sounds to me like you've may have already made your decision!  Now you just need to figure out which path you're going to take!  This is where the fun and frustration starts!  Good luck!

I really haven't made a decision.  Unless, of course, you mean that I WANT to lose weight?  Then yes, I have made that decision meaning times before.  It's just now do I try diets and etc or get a WLS?  If it was 5 or 10 years ago for me, I wouldn't even be looking to have a WLS.  It's just now that my health issues are showing up.  But you are right, it's fun but at the same time frustrated. TL

Hey  TL, We were in class together at NKU.  You, me, and Sean did some projects together.  If you have any questions feel free to get in touch with me.  I am sure Sean can fill you up with info too.  For me it was the right choice but you need to be motivated to continue with it when the honeymoon is over.  It is a whole new life to get used to.

HEY!  Long time no talk!  Sorry I haven't kept in touch.  My e-mail address is the same if you want to e-mail me.  Well, just had a setback where the company I work for told me a couple of days ago I was eligible for insurance but today they told me I'm not.  If this is really going to happen for me, I need insurance that's for sure.  But I understand you regarding motivation.  Just gathering all the facts as of right now.  Sean was the first person I talked too. TL

Hi T, I'm not sure there was a "last straw" for me.   My mother had WLS about 3 1/2 years ago (band) and I saw her slowly lose (she's 64 and says going to work every day IS her exercise) and succeed!  She's now at goal and the MD even fussed at her on the last appointment for losing 6 more pounds.  I looked into at that time as well but the insurance through my then employer had a $500 Bariatrics provision written into their policy which wouldn't have even paid for my consults so I let it go.  I typically would join-lose-quit no less than twice a year so I kept doing that until Spring of 2007.  My sister was planning to have RNY (she did have it 5/07) and since we now carry our insurance through my husband we decided to look into it again.  Well, once again there was an airtight exclusion so I just said forget it!  Then hubby did a WONDERFUL thing.  He said that if that's what I want he would make sure I got it (oh yeah, I had since "retired" early and am a stay at home mommy).  For a couple of months I balked and told him that's simply too much $$ but he said that he wanted me to have it since he has a garage full of toys I deserve to splurge once in a while too!  Well, i've since had my surgery (Nov, 2007) and we are now waiting to hear from the bariatrics center about my husband's packet which was submitted last month!   I just a few months we will be a "couple of losers"!!

Like many of us I can't pin point when I became frustrated with my weight.  It has been a while, but recently I said enough!  I had looked at WLS before and my insurance will not pay. So, I gave up. I must not have been ready enough. NOW>>>> what is different I don't know why but I am ready to fight. It has so far been a fight. Now, I have another insurance which pays for it. So, I am slowly proceeding as I want to be certain of the type I want and what would be best for my  lifestyle. I wish you the best of luck making a decision that is correct for you and your life. Iteach-preK