brooklyngig

For me, I am totally ashamed to have to have the WLS. I know that I shoudln't, but I do. I have always been fit my whole life and in fact was an Division I All-American collegiate track and field star. Fast foward 6 years and 2 kids later and I'm 100 lbs overweight. I'm ashamed and haven't wanted to go anywhere because I don't want people to see the massive change that I've undergone. I'm from a different state than where I live in now and don't ever want to go back home because of how people will react to my weight, including my family. I gained 20 lbs when I completed my senior season and then I had my first child 2 years later and put on 60lbs. I eventually loss that 60 lbs, but then got pregnant w/my 2nd child, 2 years after that, and put on another 80 lbs. I've littlerally been held hostage in my own home because of my weight and my embarrasment to go anywhere because of what people that have always known me would think. I've tried everything over these past 2 years of struggling since the birth of my second child and nothing has worked. I'm so excited to be getting this surgery in 2 days and I'm hoping to reclaim my life back! I want to feel attractive to my husband again and go to the mall, movies, and out to dinner with friends again. My surgery is in San Diego in 2 days and it couldn't come quick enough. Congratulations to all of you that have just had your surgery and I'll be posting my updates on here when I cross the other side. By the way what it the YT videos that you all were refering to about someone's LAP-BAND® story? Can you post the link? Thanks!

For me, I am totally ashamed to have to have the WLS. I know that I shoudln't, but I do. I have always been fit my whole life and in fact was an Division I All-American collegiate track and field star. Fast foward 6 years and 2 kids later and I'm 100 lbs overweight. I'm ashamed and haven't wanted to go anywhere because I don't want people to see the massive change that I've undergone. I'm from a different state than where I live in now and don't ever want to go back home because of how people will react to my weight, including my family. I gained 20 lbs when I completed my senior season and then I had my first child 2 years later and put on 60lbs. I eventually loss that 60 lbs, but then got pregnant w/my 2nd child, 2 years after that, and put on another 80 lbs. I've littlerally been held hostage in my own home because of my weight and my embarrasment to go anywhere because of what people that have always known me would think. I've tried everything over these past 2 years of struggling since the birth of my second child and nothing has worked. I'm so excited to be getting this surgery in 2 days and I'm hoping to reclaim my life back! I want to feel attractive to my husband again and go to the mall, movies, and out to dinner with friends again. My surgery is in San Diego in 2 days and it couldn't come quick enough. Congratulations to all of you that have just had your surgery and I'll be posting my updates on here when I cross the other side. By the way what it the YT videos that you all were refering to about someone's Lap Band story? Can you post the link? Thanks!

My surgery is in 5 days and today is my first day of the preop diet. . . :party: So far it has been okay, but I had to drink 2 protein shakes for breakfast and 2 for lunch to feel satisfied. My doctor's form indicates to drink only 1 for breakfast and 1 for lunch. I feel silly not listening to the doc, but I'm doing the best that I can feeling so hungy. Plus, my husband is out playing basketball and I have 2 little ones to take care of. I don't want to be cranky because I'm hungry while taking care of them.

Congratulations! I hope all went well. I'm sure the chest pain will fade soon!

HI Everyone- I've read this entire thread and am so excited to be getting banded next week! My date is 8/12 and this is my first post on the site. I've been reading it for a while now though. I can't wait to get in shape and lose the weight!