Diva M.
LIGHTWEIGHT'S CREED
Jan 23, 2008
I am a Lightweight. I am only one of many others like me. Together, we are a team. Though our journeys and choices may be different, we are bonded together by the commonality of being Lightweights and the strategies, successes and struggles that entails. It is this bond that defines this board.
I began my journey with a BMI of less than 35.4
My lower BMI and excess weight does in no way make me less deserving of medical intervention, and I should not be made to feel inferior or guilty.
I qualified for WLS because my medical history proves that my weight is diet and exercise resistant.
I have worked with my healthcare team to determine the best surgical option for me. I am confident that others have done so as well, so I will refrain from passing judgments.
I will freely share the most accurate information I have, as well as my own personal journey and why I chose my surgery in an informative, educational and respectful way so that others may learn from my experiences.
I respect the decisions of my fellow Lightweights, regardless of the surgery they chose and the nutritional/exercise plans they follow.
I will always promote health and a healthy lifestyle, whether physical or mental; and will respect alternate methods and views toward achieving good health, even if I do not espouse them personally.
I began my journey with a BMI of less than 35.4
My lower BMI and excess weight does in no way make me less deserving of medical intervention, and I should not be made to feel inferior or guilty.
I qualified for WLS because my medical history proves that my weight is diet and exercise resistant.
I have worked with my healthcare team to determine the best surgical option for me. I am confident that others have done so as well, so I will refrain from passing judgments.
I will freely share the most accurate information I have, as well as my own personal journey and why I chose my surgery in an informative, educational and respectful way so that others may learn from my experiences.
I respect the decisions of my fellow Lightweights, regardless of the surgery they chose and the nutritional/exercise plans they follow.
I will always promote health and a healthy lifestyle, whether physical or mental; and will respect alternate methods and views toward achieving good health, even if I do not espouse them personally.
My Journey to Weight Loss
Jan 21, 2008
I havent told my kids yet...
Jan 15, 2008
I have less than a month before my surgery. I still havent told my children about it. I think I am going to wait about 2 weeks before the surgery. I hope they will be in support of my deciscion, I'm sure they will, I just dont want them to worry about me. 
A New Beginning, Life After WLS
Jan 13, 2008
I am anxious and I can hardly wait until my surgery date...Today is January 13th and I have another month until my surgery. I havent told my children and I dont think I'm going to (I dont want them to worry) My husband is sooooo worried about me having the surgery. He is also concerned about me getting too thin. Imagine that, I'm worried about not getting thin enough or regaining the weight...
