Shannalee

Spokane, WA.

Glad to hear everything went well with the surgery. Let the new adventure begin with the new you

Hello. While this is the first time I've been on this web forum and starting the process to weight loss surgery I am not new to the process. About 10 years ago I went through the process of getting surgery but after a few months I believed that I could do it all by myself. There were times that I was able to but then I would put the weight back on plus much more! Then I would have family members pushing for me to have surgery and I felt like a five year old. It's like when you tell your children not to go into a certain room and instead of walking away they want to see what's behind the door. I just didn't want any one telling me what to do and even though it took a lot of soul searching I realized I need help. Trust me it's not easy for me to ask for help especially when it comes to my weight. Then this past January I hurt my knees and because of my weight they are not healing properly. Walking (especially hiking) and swimming are my favorite things to do for exercise but because of my knees I am unable to do them (which I miss a lot ). I guess I have always believed myself powerful in everything but ultimately I have realized I am not powerful in this. I need help and having surgery is a great tool to get me started. One funny thing has happened since I have come to the conclusion of having this surgery.....I have actually been watching what I eat, drinking Water instead of soda (well at least less soda), and I have completely stopped smoking. My sister said that this change in my behavior might be because this time I am ready and I am inclined to believe her. I have my first of many appointments on November 1st and I am excited to meet the surgeon and his team.

Congrats

I completely understand the feeling when you are doing so well and a little slip-up can put you in that mood. I agree with BBdoodle that as long as you do it in moderation it's ok. I haven't started my pre-op diet yet but I have a feeling there will be those times I feel the way you do when a slip-up occurs. I think my fault is that I feel like a failure when something like this happens....still trying to learn how to work through them. We have to remember that each day is a new beginning....

Like you I think deep down I don't want to fail again. My co-workers have seen me start things and never finish....at least things in my personal life. I really want to be able to start and finish something really powerful in my life. The few that I have told are supportive and I do believe my co-corkers will be supportive too but I want to get to the point where I have my date and then fill people in. After all I will be gone from work for a while and even when I'm gone for one day they notice. I think I really want to wait until I can handle all the questions that they will ask and be confident in my decision.

Thank you all for the welcomes I am looking forward to many conversation pre-op and post-op.

I agree with JustJenn....there will be talk but as long as you are health and happy that's all that matters I haven't had surgery yet but I am a little scared as to how those I work with will take the news. I have been going back and forth on if I should tell them. My boss knows and one good friend/co-worker knows but no one else at work. I know that it shouldn't matter what they think but I have worked closely with all of them for 8 years now. Keep up the good work....and you look great

I am in the beginning stages of this process and it took a lot of soul searching to realize I need this tool for help. I have only told a hand full of people and so far they are supportive. There will always be those people that don't support or they pretend they are supportive. You have to remember one thing....this is for you and no one else. They might be more nervous that you are having surgery but it might show they are against the whole process. Trust me I am scared of the reaction when I tell people around me that I'm getting the surgery but no matter the reaction I know that this process is for me. Just remind yourself that in the end you will be healthy.