ajotto25

Lots of straws- same as many of you- fears of breaking chairs, love life not like it used to be. In my bathroom when I go to the toilet it faces the mirror so I can just sit there and look at myself- I'm so done with this fat. And I am a nurse and it doesn't set a good example . BTW this weight started again (I had lost 100 lbs before and got down to 160 on my own and gained it all back plus wayyyy more) while I was in nursing school studying instead of working out like I normally did because I wanted to be valedictorian of my class which no one cares about now. I have been talking about getting a lap band for about a year now but had no clue I could start the process myself or that I could pay out of pocket otherwise I would have done this years ago before it got so out of control. I though my PCP had to refer me and she would always just talk to me about "lifestyle modifications" every year at my physical. Whatever lady, I lost 20 and gained 30. I started avoiding her and not keeping my weight check follow up appointment. I don't go to social events anymore and use work as an excuse to hid from people I know because I look NOTHING like I used to 7 years ago. I'm tired of the "you have such a pretty face" line when people used to just say "you're pretty". I know exactly what that means- you're too pretty to be thick and fat like that. My friends brother asked me my name when he saw me last March and seriously had no clue who I was and had a stunned shocked look on his face when I told him- this is someone I've known for 20 years. That said it all. I researched and decided on the sleeve instead.

I am 2 years out. I spend 60-90 minutes doing martial arts twice a week and 45-60 minutes walking twice a week. I have a sedentary office job and a 4-year old at home. I try to get between 8k-10k steps a day.

I am 27 yrs old i have been overweight for 13yrs. I was raised on poor eating habits soda, fried food and fast food. I started to get teased in school because of my weight. But when you come from an overweight family you feel normal at least thats what they tell you. I would take all kinds of diets pills and weightloss programs. I knew those like the back of my hand. I tried weight watchers and that took off 50lbs, i went from a size 16 to a tight 7/8. But i gained it all back plus more cause it got expensive. When i was 19 i got pregnant with my first child a girl. I weighed 183 after she was born and had high blood pressure. I went back on weight watchers joined a gym and took up a cycling class 3. times a wk. Which was good for awhile but the weight was harder to loose. I started taking phentermine and i took that so long it stopped working. I was so frustrated. I had a few family memebers and my sister who had weightloss surgery. I always thought i was not overweight enough for that and was scared. Then at my highest weight of 212 and height 5 ft, my body had enough. So i talked to my family doctor and he said it would be a good idea to see dr.patel for a consult. I must admit i was thinking they will never approve me, but they did. I was shocked, but also depressed cause i am like wow i am severly obese with a bmi of 43. I had alot of support as i went through my pre op appointments for 6months. My doctors team was great. I am happy i did it now i can be active with my daughter since 6 yr old are very active. I am now 6months out and down a total of 45lbs . I hope this helps someone on their journey

I was sleeved 3/25/13. I do a 45 min step class twice a week, 50 minute circuit class 3 times a week (alternates weights and cardio in 90 second intervals), and 40 minutes on the elliptical at home on the remaining days or if I can't make it to the gym. I am meeting with a personal trainer on Tues and will likely sign up for sessions twice a week - it's time to really focus on muscle mass now.

I am 24 wks out and i try to go to the gym 4 days a wk. i do the treadmill or elliptical for at least 45 min. i also do the bike sometimes 30 min

Thanks blessedfun2 i will check it out

There is a thread called lightweights in the house. It is full of people like is. Check it out!
Blessings ~ Melody (BlessedFun2)

I agree. Listen to your body. I see no harm in walking on a treadmill! Good for you- so motivated! :-)