What Was Your Final "straw That Broke The Camels Back"

dashofsunshine · November 15, 2014

@@kimmerzj29 I felt the same way at my wedding ???? it was the happiest day of my life, except I didn't feel beautiful. Everything around me was gorgeous, but I felt huge and undeserving. I've decided that after my sleeve and weight loss, we are going to renew our vows at some point so that I can really enjoy the day and feel beautiful ❤️ good luck with your sleeve!!! ????

kimmerzj29 · November 15, 2014

Sorry I'm not sure why it posted so many times!! But I'm glad I wasn't alone!!! I think renewing your vows is a great idea I'll Probley do the same! That way I can really know how it feels to be a beautiful bride!!!! Good luck with yours also!!!

SiameseCat · November 15, 2014

I've had arthritis for a few years. This summer I realized it had gotten bad enough that I was spending many days just sitting on my couch because I hurt too much to go anywhere. My joints wouldn't hurt so much if they weren't having to carry twice the weight nature designed them for. So when I realized that my weight was making me hurt so much that I couldn't even do normal activity, that's when I made up my mind.

vincereautmori · November 15, 2014

I've had arthritis for a few years. This summer I realized it had gotten bad enough that I was spending many days just sitting on my couch because I hurt too much to go anywhere. My joints wouldn't hurt so much if they weren't having to carry twice the weight nature designed them for. So when I realized that my weight was making me hurt so much that I couldn't even do normal activity, that's when I made up my mind.

You won't be disappointed, same story here, I'm 3 months post op and feeling great, the ache is still there but it loosens up and any pain is controlled by OTC Tylenol. Stick to it and good luck.

s_calico · November 20, 2014

My deciding factor was having DM 2, High Blood Pressure, feeling very short of breath with walking, joint pain, and having a fatty liver. When the Dr, ordered my labs my liver test was very high. I felt guilty for spending $10,400 for the gastric sleeve, but my kids were my encouragement and told me they wanted me around for a few more years. They were afraid i would have a heart attack and die. My Adult Children and grand babies are my whole life, and I'm not ready to die because of my unhealthy life style. I'm afraid to change, but my bad habits were killing me! I will see what going to happen since I just had surgery on 11/19/14.

Brn2blossom · November 21, 2014

1.)putting on 18w pants..and they were tight.

2.)my 6 year old worried about dieting and unknowingly insulting my size

3.)not fitting in a bath tub

4.)unable to balance in highgeels or dance

5.)NEVER feeling sexy

Im 3 days post op, i cannot wait to run with my husband, play outside with my boys, and dance in high heels!

TriRN11 · November 21, 2014

I am so glad to have found this forum. Like many of you, it was a compilation of reasons that "broke the camel's back". I took my niece to a Water park and I couldn't go down the slides due to the weight limit. I couldn't explain to a ten year old that aunti was too big, so I lied and told her that I was afraid of heights. Later on that week, I went to a concert with my sister and couldn't fit in the seat. That was it! I had enough. Although I am aware of the statistical amount of obese people in the world, I didn't realize how many shared my same struggles. It brings me comfort to know that I am not alone. I wish you all success in your WLS endeavors and may all of you reach your goals and enjoy every bit of life at concerts, Water parks, roller coasters, and dressing rooms!

skikyd · November 21, 2014

Welcome. We all get here in our own way.

Being healthy is a life style choice. I'm glad you made the choice to take the first step.

I'm 14 months out and 87 pounds down. Best thing I ever did.

kimmerzj29 · November 22, 2014

I am so glad to have found this forum. Like many of you, it was a compilation of reasons that "broke the camel's back". I took my niece to a Water park and I couldn't go down the slides due to the weight limit. I couldn't explain to a ten year old that aunti was too big, so I lied and told her that I was afraid of heights. Later on that week, I went to a concert with my sister and couldn't fit in the seat. That was it! I had enough. Although I am aware of the statistical amount of obese people in the world, I didn't realize how many shared my same struggles. It brings me comfort to know that I am not alone. I wish you all success in your WLS endeavors and may all of you reach your goals and enjoy every bit of life at concerts, Water parks, roller coasters, and dressing rooms!

you are def not alone in this world your struggles are def well known! We all feel your pain!!! It just feels so degrading not being able to do things because of our size, I feel like come on make concert seats just a little bit bigger for comfort!!! But that first time we can for in those concert seats will be an amazing feeling!!!! Good luck with your weight lose surgery!!

kimmerzj29 · November 22, 2014

I am so glad to have found this forum. Like many of you, it was a compilation of reasons that "broke the camel's back". I took my niece to a Water park and I couldn't go down the slides due to the weight limit. I couldn't explain to a ten year old that aunti was too big, so I lied and told her that I was afraid of heights. Later on that week, I went to a concert with my sister and couldn't fit in the seat. That was it! I had enough. Although I am aware of the statistical amount of obese people in the world, I didn't realize how many shared my same struggles. It brings me comfort to know that I am not alone. I wish you all success in your WLS endeavors and may all of you reach your goals and enjoy every bit of life at concerts, Water parks, roller coasters, and dressing rooms!

you are def not alone in this world your struggles are def well known! We all feel your pain!!! It just feels so degrading not being able to do things because of our size, I feel like come on make concert seats just a little bit bigger for comfort!!! But that first time we can for in those concert seats will be an amazing feeling!!!! Good luck with your weight lose surgery!!

TriRN11 · November 23, 2014

you are def not alone in this world your struggles are def well known! We all feel your pain!!! It just feels so degrading not being able to do things because of our size, I feel like come on make concert seats just a little bit bigger for comfort!!! But that first time we can for in those concert seats will be an amazing feeling!!!! Good luck with your weight lose surgery!!

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