BeccaR

Hello Michael so glad you are moving forward in your life and your health. Life sucks sometimes and unfortunately we (you and me) deal with loss and shame and grief in the same way. ROLLERCOASTER I was abused by every single guy I ever allowed near me except for my daddy, in one way or another sexually, mentally and my ex-husband physically too. I don't know why? Then ex abused kids mentally this also was so hard to deal with no matter how far I took them away he still found a way to hurt them and me until he drank himself to death last year which brought a whole other level of pain and sent me into a depression like never before for a year I ate and hid inside my house. 389 lbs at my most in August and surgeon said gotta lose 75 before he will touch me bmi is too high dangerous. Good news Michael I lost 17 so far amen. But at a cost other g on meds that make me feel sick all the time but I am gonna win this battle just like you are keep me posted and by the way I live near you other side bay area east near the delta

Adam loved hearing your story hope your doing well this week keep me posted

So having trouble responding sorry I have been reading all your amazing stories and hear all your support. Thank you love this website and I am so grateful for you all of you. Went to Dr Fri it sucked after green lights for three months the surgeon said no lose 75 lbs first that is a lot thought I was gonna pass out. But I understand I don't want complications or it failed so I had to cry and then just get mad so I can get focused and buckle down so I will need all of you and I am here for you

Hi I had huge set back today my bmi is 67 @375 lbs and met the surgeon today have been tested every which way passing it all and he said won't touch til I lose 75 lbs bmi to high to risky I was crushed slammed and shocked scary that is a huge number just bummed has any one else had that happen

Can't give up cause you are so worth being healthy and healthy. You are worthy of feeling good . I know I quit smoking 2009 it was very hard but it can be done to be honest I prayed a lot and became very busy so not to miss the habit. As far as losing the pre weight I have always said if you could lose thirty pounds wouldn't need surgery. LOL but there is so many reasons to do so easier surgery and habits begin to change. Which by the way I speak all of this from struggle and fighting myself since 2009 when I started this journey. I started and gave up so many times along the way so self sabotaging for years. Still haven't really figured out what I am so afraid of I used to think it was afraid to fail again but that just sounds silly when said cause if I didn't sabotage myself I wouldn't fail lol but here I am surgery within few months and hope is alive. Support is mandatory along the way find some that is near you physically that holds you accountable for me my youngest is my pusher. Then keep in touch with those in the same boat it makes you feel not alone in those stupid thoughts some have (like me) of I better eat as much pizza before I can never or soda or sweets you get my point. When I share those things with my friends who eat whatever whenever they just simplify with me birding understand me . Hope I helped you a little we can do it I believe in you Chevygirl 91 message me anytime k email is rebeccadiane66@gmail.com

Alex I am so happy to be a leader here in Contra Costa County, Brentwood, CA. I have lead a class from First Place 4Health a Christian based weight loss and nutrition information. We had 40 ladies at one point it was awesome. Due to having to many things on my plate had to stop after 3 years of dedication. I am meeting my surgeon on this Thursday 10/2/14. Should have surgery done by December. So they say . Let me know if you would like to allow me to lead a class. I can have the class at my local church maybe morning class would be good. Rebeccadiane66@gmail.com

Being abused, molested and struggling all my life with disappointment can no longer be my excuse for weighing in at a whopping 385 pounds. My problem is food and how my I enjoy eating it. Thank you Jesus that I finally realize it before my body shuts down with heart attack or stroke. Amen. Can't wait to get to know you all and follow your walk with this enemy called obesity.

Wow somewhat similar stories hope you are doing well God bless meet my surgeon on this Thursday 10/2/14. So excited HOPE to communicate with you more

Hello I am new to this and so excited to get started with a healthier lifestyle. I am 47 mother of two amazing girls. I am 5'3 and weigh in at 385. That number freaks me out and also makes me sad. I meet my surgeon Thursday,October the second. Can't wait. Have been fighting my weight since my twenties. Only past few years gained 160 lbs. My body is hurting and I am so ready for a new beginning.