Quilter at Heart

I just received a date for the seminar - January 13 - guess that's the first step!!! I'm in coastal NC, did you have to do that first where you are? Jaleena

What was the point of having to loose weight to do the surgery? I'm a little confused about this - if you don't mind, which state are you in? Thanks, Jaleena

Just got the date for the seminar I have to attend before I can proceed. I'm looking forward to hearing all the information as I hope it will answer my questions. I've added the ticker - feel like it's another step to becoming a healthier person. God bless, Jaleena

Hi Wondering... I have my initial consultation on 1/13/11 and I understand how you feel. I hope that we will be able to keep in touch throughout our journey. I have only told my immediate family as I too worry about what people will say. My close friend has voiced an opinion several times that it's too extreme and badly affects you for the rest of your life. I agree with bubbles772 and say that she is simply not informed. No one knows unless they have been in our shoes what failure feels like. I told my primary physician today that the only thing holding me back was the guilt that I failed at being able to loose the weight "the right way". His answer says it all -" in this world we will fail without Christ in anything we do................and to not let guilt overcloud this desicion - this is a decision to get healthy." I agree with him, so I scheduled the appointment and go for the seminar on the 13th. Would love to hear how your visit goes!! God bless, Quilter at Heart

Blessings to you for a speedy recovery. I was told ny my dr the other day that this procedure might be the quickest solution to medical problems that are occurring because of my weight. I'm a month shy of 50 and weigh 291 pounds. Your post is very encouraging - maybe there is hope for me! God bless Jaleena in NC

Very excited for you - I'm hoping to get an appointment date with the doctor next week. What did your liquid diet consist of? Was it just regular food blended or protein powders and such? I wish you a speedy recovery! Jaleena from NC

Thank you for the welcome - how is the liquid diet going? What kind of liquids are you drinking? I'm so curious!