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Topic: Scared, need someone to talk to
I have been waiting to get a date and now that I have one I am scared to death. I have never had surgery before and now my family seems to be against it. I am severely obese and need the extra help from the surgery. Anyone have any words of wisdom?
Topic: RE: 2 1/2 years post op......and gaining weight
Hi Karen-
Thanks for your email!!! I wasn't sure if anyone would respond or not.
First of all- congratulations on your baby!!! I am really wanting to have one, but can't decide if I should do that, then get serious about my band or if I should lose the weight first. I'm sure it would be healthier for me and the baby if I lost the weight first, but I am 38 now, and I don't want to wait until I'm 40 to have one. Decisions, decisions......
A little about my weight loss journey. My sister and I both had LapBand surgery on 6/5/2008. The first year, we were each other's cheerleader and support system. She had less weight to lose than I did, and therefore met her goal weight before I did. I continued to lose weight, but it did seem to slow down a little.
In January 2009, I met my husband. At first I was diligent about exercising and eating healthy, but it got harder and harder to do that when I really wanted to eat the same things he was eating. I started drinking with my meals, and since I had a hard time with meat, I turned to sweets. In addition, it was costing $175 each time I went in for a fill with the insurance plan I had.
I haven't had a fill since the first part of 2011. I am preparing to go back in January 2012, but I am embarassed for my doctor and his staff to know that so far I have failed miserably.
That's where I'm at- in a nutshell!!!!! Please feel free to share more about yourself!
Thanks for your email!!! I wasn't sure if anyone would respond or not.
First of all- congratulations on your baby!!! I am really wanting to have one, but can't decide if I should do that, then get serious about my band or if I should lose the weight first. I'm sure it would be healthier for me and the baby if I lost the weight first, but I am 38 now, and I don't want to wait until I'm 40 to have one. Decisions, decisions......
A little about my weight loss journey. My sister and I both had LapBand surgery on 6/5/2008. The first year, we were each other's cheerleader and support system. She had less weight to lose than I did, and therefore met her goal weight before I did. I continued to lose weight, but it did seem to slow down a little.
In January 2009, I met my husband. At first I was diligent about exercising and eating healthy, but it got harder and harder to do that when I really wanted to eat the same things he was eating. I started drinking with my meals, and since I had a hard time with meat, I turned to sweets. In addition, it was costing $175 each time I went in for a fill with the insurance plan I had.
I haven't had a fill since the first part of 2011. I am preparing to go back in January 2012, but I am embarassed for my doctor and his staff to know that so far I have failed miserably.
That's where I'm at- in a nutshell!!!!! Please feel free to share more about yourself!
Topic: RE: 2 1/2 years post op......and gaining weight
I am in the same boat as you. I am 3 1/2 years out I had the VSG done. I also lost about 85 pounds the first year. But then I got preg. My child is now almost 11 months old and I am noticing all the bad choices I have made, food wise, over the past year and a half.
I to do not want to fail, I even have emailed my surgons office to see if there is any advice that he can offer me.
If you like I am in need some some support to, and I would like to do this together.
Karen
I to do not want to fail, I even have emailed my surgons office to see if there is any advice that he can offer me.
If you like I am in need some some support to, and I would like to do this together.
Karen
Topic: 2 1/2 years post op......and gaining weight
I had my procedure 6/5/2009. I lost approximately 80 pounds in the first year. Then I got married, and my weight loss journey has gone downhill since then.
I would love to find someone else in similar situation that is also needing support. I don't want to fail....
I would love to find someone else in similar situation that is also needing support. I don't want to fail....
Erin G.
on 12/27/11 4:23 pm
on 12/27/11 4:23 pm
Topic: RE: looking 4 people to chat
Hi, I haven't had my surgery yet either but am in the process of waiting to hear back from my insurance. I can relate to your comment about friends and family not understanding. Seems like a lot of times I am the only one who is taking this process seriously or even the future seriously. I am lucky that I have several family members (Aunts and Uncle) who have done the surgery. But I guess at the end of the day you have to remember that you are just as important as everyone else in your family and you should put yourself first. I'm not officially on my pre op diet yet but am trying to prepare myself for it by having protein shakes. I really wish you the best of luck in this journey!
Topic: RE: Wantng a weight loss friend
Good Luck Ohio...Don't give up on this dream cause that what it is...dream to be a normal person. The good thing is this dream will become reality...I know, it's amazing.
Topic: RE: Need a pen pal!
Good luck with your journey Muffin...you will be very happy with yourself...
Topic: RE: Need some understanding friends
hello Erin Im not pre-op but I have been there and yes your right you must have people in your life that have gone through it. Ill be glad to talk to you anytime
Doug
Doug
Topic: RE: Looking for a friendand Pen Pal
Hi Krissy...I'm Doug from Texas...good luck with you surg...my advice is when you have your pshc eveal..tell them everything about you. I have learned that this Journey is 90% mental. It really takes alot...I had the RNY 7 months ago and have lost 179 lbs so it can be done...Ill take to you anytime about it...also a good listner
Topic: RE: looking for penpal
hello debbie...dont give up it very worth it!! Sure you might have some complications along the way...but none of mine have been life threating. I just work through them and you can too
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