Princessannod1

:bananalama:Now that the day is coming 11/13/07:clock: I am starting to be a little nervous. I keep thinking about all the good things this can bring me but God knows I am afraid that I may have health issue after wards. The reality is food is a necessity for living, so I can't avoid it or stop doing it. Moderation is all good and I am OK with that but I need to feel that I wont have any issues with the little that I will be eating. I guess I am afraid that I will have all kinds of problems :sick with gas, vomiting, diarrhea etc ...I do not want to have anything that will cause me discomfort. Basically I made this decision because, as I begin to age :mad: ( OK I have aged already...but that is beside the point) I want to go into the later part of my life healthy. I realize that if I keep this weight on eventually I will probably have health issues. I have began my own business changing career paths and I have started almost the second season of living. I really want to be healthy that is my primary focus. I want longevity and I know in order to even think about this I have to lose at least 100 pounds but I am going for the gusto. I am thriving to lose between120-130 pounds. I would love to spend my later years traveling and I have to be in relatively good health to travel to the places that I enjoy going to. Well until my next entry I wish all well and pray that we all achieve that in which we are thriving to obtain.

:bananalama:Now that the day is coming 11/13/07:clock: I am starting to be a little nervous. I keep thinking about all the good things this can bring me but God knows I am afraid that I may have health issue after wards. The reality is food is a necessity for living, so I can't avoid it or stop doing it. Moderation is all good and I am OK with that but I need to feel that I wont have any issues with the little that I will be eating. I guess I am afraid that I will have all kinds of problems :sick with gas, vomiting, diarrhea etc ...I do not want to have anything that will cause me discomfort. Basically I made this decision because, as I begin to age :car: ( OK I have aged already...but that is beside the point) I want to go into the later part of my life healthy. I realize that if I keep this weight on eventually I will probably have health issues. I have began my own business changing career paths and I have started almost the second season of living. I really want to be healthy that is my primary focus. I want longevity and I know in order to even think about this I have to lose at least 100 pounds but I am going for the gusto. I am thriving to lose between120-130 pounds. I would love to spend my later years traveling and I have to be in relatively good health to travel to the places that I enjoy going to. Well until my next entry I wish all well and pray that we all achieve that in which we are thriving to obtain.

Did your doctor order for you to have a liver biopsy? I think you will be fine. Just do not neglect this, maybe you should consider being retested. My prayers and thoughts are with you.

My psych evaluation was on Monday the 17th. She mostly asked me was I ready to change my way of living ie: living with the band? She asked me did I have a support network she took a great deal of my family medical history. Asked if I had any drug history. Also interested in my level of education. However, my doctor gave me a list of questions that she needed to explore with me. She did ask about depression I told her it was the same as anyone else the average stuff...nothing clinical. At the end she said I would make an excellent candidate and would fax the report to my surgeon. She wish me much sucess and that was the end...11/13 is rapidly approaching. But don't get depressed three months will go fast. Actually I can't believe that I first went for all that my insurance wanted in just April and now I am preparing for the surgery.

I don't understand why you have to have someone with prior to surgery. I am going to have my ex pick me up from the hospital. End of story I don't want every one in my business. Telling me how to handle my weight. My ex doing it is enough....that is why he is an ex:plane: I am gonna fly solo if I can.

Hi Janer I truly understand how you feel. I have my tentative surgery scheduled for November 13th and I am going through the same emotions. One of the things that I found myself doing when the doubts come is READ THIS BOARD. The majority of people are doing well and most do not regret it. My primary care doctor that I have gone to for over 15 years is happy that I made this decision. I trust him obviously with my life so I feel that I am making the right decision. My biggest fear is that I live alone and I don't know if I will need help. I am actually putting everything in place now. My family have all moved out of town and my ex will look in on me. I am boarding the dog for three days she is only 17 pounds and yes!!! she is a puller but I think I will be able to handle her. But Janer I will think of you and you will be in my prayers. I KNOW that "we" are making the right decision and for what it is worth I hope that I can be a support to you as your are a support to me. Just think of how great we will look next summer. I almost can't wait to go shopping in a store outside of Ashley Stewart :clap2: so I applaud you in your decision for wanting a healthier life. Remind me of this the closer I get to 11/13 :) Donna

You are right, one of the causes is low potassium. Taking potassium supplements in excess can effect your heart and could lead very easily to fatality. Eatting foods high in potassium would definetly be beneficial.