Bubble Trouble
Just this past Wednesday I was told that I would be having surgery on April 3rd. I was deliriously happy and practically floated through the rest of the day. That wonderful mood held until I got home and reality began to set in. I've known all along this incredible journey that I would have to find support outside my family but I guess I had hoped they would at least pretend to be happy for me. Instead what I got was the same old/same old. They don't believe I'll succeed at this and they frown down on weight loss surgery as taking the easy way. They are also adamently against anything that upsets the apple cart of comfort for them. They say they want me to lose weight and get healthy, they just don't want me to bother them with it.
Normally I manage to hang on to a more upbeat and positive attitude, but I guess my disappointment in them proved greater than I expected. I have a lot of friends who have been rooting for me every step of the way, including some who are WLS patients themselves, and suddenly I'm very dependent upon them to help me through this latest challenge. But with their help I WILL succeed. And to put an exclamation mark on it I have already booked passage on a cruise one year from now! On that cruise I plan to wear a very nice bathing suit while lounging around the pool and at the beach, and I plan to wear a stunning RED gown for formal nights! Maybe with the weight off I will even be able to wear heels!
Look out, World! Here I come!!!
Normally I manage to hang on to a more upbeat and positive attitude, but I guess my disappointment in them proved greater than I expected. I have a lot of friends who have been rooting for me every step of the way, including some who are WLS patients themselves, and suddenly I'm very dependent upon them to help me through this latest challenge. But with their help I WILL succeed. And to put an exclamation mark on it I have already booked passage on a cruise one year from now! On that cruise I plan to wear a very nice bathing suit while lounging around the pool and at the beach, and I plan to wear a stunning RED gown for formal nights! Maybe with the weight off I will even be able to wear heels!
Look out, World! Here I come!!!
My mind boggles everytime someone posts that others believe this is an easy way out. It is major surgery! A life-time of new eating (which is okay with me). There is nothing easy about this. I am so fortunate. Every family member is 100% behind me. This includes a sister who failed with the lap band procedure.
As you said, your friends are supporting you. WE are supporting you! You're going to look great on that cruise!!!!!!
As you said, your friends are supporting you. WE are supporting you! You're going to look great on that cruise!!!!!!
I decided not to share with my family because we had one wls Aunt that didn't keep it off and I don't want to hear about it. I shared with my Mom which sometimes I regret because she stresses me out...lol...
Then my husband and my two daughters thats it. I decided I'm in charge of my destiny and God help those that aren't with me.
I'm proud of your positive attitude and can't wait t see your cruise photos I'd love to do that!
Hang in there and stay focused you've already won your battle.
Nothing tastes as good as skinny will feel. 
I'm new to this forum, but I thought I would give my opinion. I'm scheduled for surgery one week before yours and I do have 100% support from my family. But, If I didn't, I would still move forward with this.
I'm doing this for my health and I want to live longer, so although family support and support from others is very helpful, in the back of my mind, this is personal. Most adults go thru life doing what is best for the family, but I believe there comes a time when you need to put yourself first....This is THAT time!
Hopefully your family will change their minds as they see just how serious you are. I wish you luck with your weight loss and a long happy life!
I'm doing this for my health and I want to live longer, so although family support and support from others is very helpful, in the back of my mind, this is personal. Most adults go thru life doing what is best for the family, but I believe there comes a time when you need to put yourself first....This is THAT time!
Hopefully your family will change their minds as they see just how serious you are. I wish you luck with your weight loss and a long happy life!
It looks like we will be taking our journey together since our surgeries are only 1 week apart.
I also love cruising. I have one planned for Oct. of this year and I hope to be a LOT thinner.
Will this be your first cruise? I've been on 14 or 15. I know that my eating habits on the cruise will be a LOT different too, but I want to continue cruising. I don't want to mess up my goal by gaining weight on this cruise.
I also love cruising. I have one planned for Oct. of this year and I hope to be a LOT thinner.
Will this be your first cruise? I've been on 14 or 15. I know that my eating habits on the cruise will be a LOT different too, but I want to continue cruising. I don't want to mess up my goal by gaining weight on this cruise.
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