Stacy T.
RE: Out of Options, Need Support
Dec 10, 2008
Topic: RE: Out of Options, Need Support
Thank you so much to everyone who responded so quickly. I wanted to get some kind of answer soon as I am going for a seminar tomorrow to learn about the WLS. My husband is very supportive and will be going with me. He has lived through this for 6 years with me (the diets that don't work, the tears, the pain).
I guess I am scared because it is so permanent. Also because I feel like a failure. My nurse practitioner in my current doctor-monitored weight loss program told me that only 5% of the people who start the program stay for 6 months. I stayed a whole year and she said I should be proud of that. However, I DO know that I have spent a small fortune on "alternative" foods such as protein supplements and shakes and did not lose anything. I exercise everyday on my lunch break (at least 40 mins of cardio and 10 min weights). Like I said, I am USED to being active (I love sports). I just can't understand how I can eat right, lower my calorie intake, exercise everyday and not lose anything. All of my bloodwork has been fine too (no thyroid or sugar problems). The only thing is my cholesterol is high (which I NEVER used to have a problem with) and my joints kill me. Plus I take antidepressants for anxiety, which I tried to cut down during my weight loss program and needed to take back up due to panic attacks.
I know everyone says to do alot of research. Can anyone suggest websites that may be useful? I have looked at Lap-Band site as well as this site. Plus my would-be bariatric doctors site and, as I said, I am going to a seminar tonight. My therapist has a specialty area in food-related mental illness and eating disorders and i see her very regularly. Plus I am going to see a spine specialist in a few weeks to check my scoliosis. What else do I need to be doing/checking into?
Out of Options, Need Support
Dec 10, 2008
Topic: Out of Options, Need Support
Not sure what to do. I don't know if I will qualify or should have lap-band but I am out of options. I just recently finished a doctor monitored weight loss program which cost me a fortune and was my last hope (i have done weight watchers, nutrisystem, slimfast also) The most weight I lost was 7 pounds while under this doctor, which I have gained back plus a few. I am 5'2 and about 205-210 )(bmi about 38). I am starting to have a hard time standing for long periods of time as my hips ache (even just cooking dinner, I must wear my sneakers). I exercise everyday and watch what I eat. My exercise is sometimes limited though as running really makes my back ache (i have scoliosis) and my knees ache. I find myself getting more and more depressed as the weight refuses to come off.
I was always active and good weight until I hit my twenties. Unfortunately obesity runs in the family. Both my mom and older sister have had gastric bypass. Now I am scared that I will not be able to get pregnant or if I do, i will have problems as a 30 pound pregnancy weight gain could really cause problems.
I know most people have more weight than I have to lose (I only need to lose about 75-80 pounds). Any advice anyone can give would help so much.
