KeeWee

I haven't been eating the best foods for me which is how I got into the habit of eating less because I couldn't seem to stick with the good for me foods. I only want the surgery to loose the weight, its Hell having no appetite or desire for food and to continue to be this big for no reason. My weight gain is not from an overeating issue, emotional issues or binging. I have another debilitating condition and with weight loss, I will be able to workout minimally and eating less will be now good for me. Plus hoping to get pregnant and learning to eat better is another plus that had escaped me as a young adult. I'm learning more everyday from you all!!

I have a condition that puts me in pain when I am put too much strain on my body. I can walk but not for too long and working out beyond that scares me...these are not problems caused by my obesity. I know we should work out to maximize results but can we have a substantial loss with eating right alone??

**Sniffle**, just went natural for my hair to start growing thinking shoulder length should be nice but after a whole year, it's now down my back and I am not looking forward to the shedding part....ugh but at least, it stops and hopefully regrows fully!!

thanks guys, yes, im sure this is a individualized type of question...I was just hoping no one would say..." 3 years post op and i still struggle with accepting my new body." good to know it will all settle in and hopefully begin to feel normal. I even notice myself looking at other overweight ppl and saying, they should get the surgery or why haven't they done it and I feel bad about that...my mind is in a constant whirlwind. feels good to share my inner thoughts tho...thanks

Baltimore City, also for Averbach at St. Agnes through Kaiser

Wow, I should have been working but from the beginning, your story was intriguing. Unfortunately, a story to me was real life to you. What a journey to live and what a story to tell. I mean seriously, I would have read this in book format all the way to the baby details...and for someone like me who has been trying for over 15 years, your story was filled with trials and tribulations but mostly triumph and victory and I needed to read it!! Thanks for sharing... Amazing!!!! Oh and congrats on your success and your bundle of joy!!

WOW!! Thanks for the hope...U actually looked like someone I knew, then I see you're from Bronxville, NY...I'm from Tuckahoe and went to school in Eastchester but congrats on your success fam, we were like neighbors!!

I hope to be able to have the patience to wait at least 1 year but I might start trying after 8 months or so. I just want to know if its possible and if I can, I will have it and then continue with my losing goals. I need to get that out the way soon...I'm getting up there in age and don't wanna push my luck or wait until I reach my goal and then retract all my hard work. Good luck to you...

Sorry for your loss. Been there, it's nothing nice but your body will heal and your heart will follow.

I just can't wait to be able to answer this question....ugh, 3 more months to go before I can even get an approval. and my Nutritionist wants me to stick to this diet now when i just want to eat all the foods now that I plan to say good bye to...but good luck to you, the worst is almost over for you!!

Awesome blog!!

I am not here to put fear in anyone else but I learned something this week that is scaring the crap out of me. My husband says to me, "well, if we ever get stranded at least you will outlive us since you can eat so much less"..well, that thought had me thinking of what I know about our organs. I know that if you don't eat, your stomach will shrink and without Water, it will shrink and shrivel up which is why the nutritionists is involved in this process. We need to know what to eat to nourish the obstructed organ and how much water will keep it moist and healthy. So my concern came in when I read a story about a girl who had to have emergency surgery to open her stomach up because while she was sick with the flu, she was unable to eat for a few days and became extremely sick and lethargic. She later learned that her stomach had completely closed up on her since she hadn't eaten and couldn't even hold down liquids. My fear came in when I thought about that earlier discussed "stranded scenario" and I realized, with most of our stomachs already gone, our chances may not be so good in that situation. I may actually be okay if the problem was portioning the remaining food but I realized if there was a lack of food at any time, I would be in serious trouble. I need to make sure to prepare for any snow storms and really keep food on hand at all times. This is pretty scary, please follow your diets people!!! Has anyone experience anything so outrageous??

You guys are right. This is not a rational fear for my daily life. I should have mentioned that this scenario was only brought up after watching the movie ALIVE. That movie is based on a true story and I'm sure none of those people on the plane expected to be in that life or death situation but yet...they were. It was just a thought...the young lady never thought it could happen to her either but it did. So the possibility just made me freak a tiny bit...

Best of luck!! Go you!!!

Go girl!!

Ok so I guess I should prepare ahead also if there's a possibility of the sleep apnea. I never knew we could take that at home..thanks for that info. I will ask my Nutritionist about that at my next appt. Nov 5 is my 4th month and 3rd appt. I hate that they stole a whole month from me by making me retake a class in error due to scheduling problems. Now im a month behind..SUX!!!

Thanks...me too!! She's keeping me grounded because I have experienced really strong negativity. I was extremely surprised. I thought someone would have related to my happiness but most just said..You don't need it, you can work that off....most don't believe I weigh as much as I say but I just carry it well. My mom says enough for me to shake them off easily, I told her she's great motivation. She helps me focus on me being healthy and happy and her advice to anyone who doesn't like me changing my life for the better is to tell them..."Kick rocks, you don't pay my insurance!!!!!!" Gotta love her...lol

I know this is off topic but can someone please tell me how to start a topic such as this or start a forum question....I don't know how but I must be overlooking it and have so many questions..Please help!!

But my mom wanted me to add her 2 cents..lol She says, you should always ignore comments made in ignorance. If people don't know you had the surgery they will naturally think your sick or on drugs. She says WLS causes major changes and you can look completely different from month to month. She says don't be offended by their lack of experience with WLS results. She says when they ask if you're sick, you should ask if they're stupid...well, they're both equally disturbing questions....I "mskeekee01" disagree with this statement.. Mskeekee01 says always smile and always take the high road!!!

Wow, that would bother me tremendously. I mean really...smh. I sure hope I don't experience that but either way, don't let it get you down...YOU know you look good!!!