OMG IM FAT

ok of course i know im fat or i wouldnt be looking into wls but it just hit me like a ton of bricks i am that fat person. I make excuses I dont like to do things because my fibro causes me pain who am i fooling i dont like to do things because im fat. I tell my self im pretty but look at me I dont even go up stairs in my house but every six months and i rarely go down in the basement either because i dont want to walk the stares i have turned into the preson ive allways said i wasnt. i said im over weight but im active well not any more im over weight and unhealthy. I hate to just go grocery shopping or out to the doctors and tonight i have to take my baby trick or treating . I am scared i go on thursday to talk to the surgeon but am more scared of being like this people dont understand its not easy being like this theres so many thing alot to embarressing to talk about. Im fat and im ready for a change. loretta

 recognizing a need for change is the first step toward the change.

Now comes a plan.

Change takes action and work, but it is worth it.

good luck, loretta.

tee

Loretta, Im sorry I couldnt respond to your last message, I was on my cell and it wont let me.

We all have our weight issues. This is probably one of the few places that you can come and not have to worry about people looking down on you.

Take that first step and go see the surgeon! You will be so happy you did hun. Dotn spend another minute on the couch wasting your precious life away...I think Weight loss surgery will be great for you and will give you a whole new life!

Hey!!!! Tomorrow's the big day!!!! Much luck to you.
Lisa

Thanks so much Lisa!! I really appreciate the nice words

GO FOR IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Just ask yourself:  which is scarier- staying fat and getting fatter or going to a surgeon and investigating surgery?  Do you want to live or stay a prisoner and become a recluse?  DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WLS saved my life.  Believe me,  it is so worth it.

i know i want to do it and allready started the process have seen one surgeon now seeing some one else start new on thursday so ill know how long from there. its the malabsobtion that scares me i dont want to be sick from not getting enough vitimins in and i have enough neroligical problems allready. and the horror stories scare the crap out of me. I am allready stock pilling vitimins i know im getting ahead of my self and not even sure what kinds to take not sure if liquids work ive herd oil based no good . but this is how im coping with the scare stuff, I dont have much choices on types of surgery because of my nission fundumlication .

Hi there

I never wanted to be the fat chick...walking into the surgical wieghtloss center was so hard...it was admitting I was ...the fat chick....it was also the best thing I have ever done for myself.  If you follow recomendations and the rules you are pretty sure to stay healthy and have good results.  Your doctor will explain risks vs benefits.  There are places to get support while on the journey...Good luck to you.

madeline

Loretta,
   I can understand your concerns about malabsorption and getting the right vitamins in and all.  I had an rny 25 months ago  I have to be really vigilante about getting my vitamins and following the dietary guides that the surgeon and dietitian  set out for me.  Don't listen to the horror stories.  That is less than 1 % of all WLS  I'm one of those people that did have some complications but I WOULD DO IT AGAIN!!!  People make things worse than it really was. It made me a stronger person and more determined to succeed.   Please do research the on what the different types of surgery there are. Please don't let fear run your life.

reply thank you and your right fear as run my life for years. I dont have much choices on surgerys because of my stomach being tied ugg my own fault. thanks so much making a list for doctor on thursday going to be well prepared lol loretta