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Must be working, look how skinny you are!

I really appreciate that you posted this. WLS is a drastic step and not one to be taken lightly. And even though I've been addicted to this website for months, your post made me stop and really think. I appreciate your perspective. I sometimes think it's pretty sad that the only way I have a chance to take control of my weight problem is to have part of my stomach removed. If I had only recently developed a weight problem, I would be less inclined to be moving forward with this. But I have tried for 25 years to lose the weight and keep it off. Now my knees are threatening mutiny, and I feel it's time to do something serious, i.e. surgery. As far as not enjoying food like I used to -- I'm ready for that. I want that. My husband, who is very athletic and healthy, is just not that "into" food, and I've admired that. I want to not be obsessed with food and hungry all the time. I want to be a person like my husband who eats to live and doesn't live to eat (yes it's a cliche but a good one!). If I hadn't tried so many times for so many years only to end up bigger than ever, I wouldn't do this. But I don't want to waste any more time.

Wow-that looks very hard. Nice having all those fresh veggies. Enjoy them.

You are a star. Can't wait for an autograph!

you deserve a gold star if i could give you one i would. you are showing exactly how its done. i see great success in your future

welcome on the other side girl! and yes.. the gas is such a relief.. ! don't worry about being a lady and let it rip lol.. good luck and fast healing to you! oh... and walk walk walk! but i'm sure you know that already!

Thanks bunches.

Very thoughtful. I have been thinking about this very thing. Why cant I loose this weight on my own? Is it worth losing most of my stomach? I have been thinking and thinking and I came to this conclusion.I have been overweight my entire life. Even when I lose (and I have) I gain it back. A constant battle. I am choosing surgery becasue everything I have done has failed. I have to much to live for to be sick and talking so many meds. I look at the odds and think it is worth it

first things first - THROW THE SCALE AWAY! I weigh myself about once a month. I don't care what the scale says, as long as its not a bigger number than it was the previous month. If you want to break a stall, I found the easiest way is to start over. Do an expedited post-op. Go back to liquids, purees, mushies, protein. Lose the carbs, up the calories and kick up the exercise!

you and I are having surgery the same day..we should keep in touch and see how we are doing.....went for pre op on tues. and 3 hr. teaching clas yesterday. Next up surgery after liquids 5 days prior..... we can do this! best of luck to you.......