Hopeless

[Lindsey 11]

ONLY 20

389 NO LIFE

CANT GO BACK TO SO BECAUSE OF MY ANXIETY

HAVE DEPRESSION, GERD , HYPERTENSION, DIABETES AND MAY HAVE PcOS AND GALLSTONES

FEEL LIKE I WONT BE ABLE TO GET GASTRIC BYPASS SOON ENOUGH

WITH MEDICAID I MAY HAVE TO TAKE ANOTHER 6 MONTHS TO GET APPROVED

I FEEL LIKE I MAY LOSE MY MIND

[lovealways 287]

ONLY 20

389 NO LIFE

CANT GO BACK TO SO BECAUSE OF MY ANXIETY

HAVE DEPRESSION' date=' GERD , HYPERTENSION, DIABETES AND MAY HAVE PcOS AND GALLSTONES

FEEL LIKE I WONT BE ABLE TO GET GASTRIC BYPASS SOON ENOUGH

WITH MEDICAID I MAY HAVE TO TAKE ANOTHER 6 MONTHS TO GET APPROVED

I FEEL LIKE I MAY LOSE MY MIND[/quote']

I understand what you mean about the whole 6 month thing. I have my 3rd weigh-in next month and I would give anything to fast forward to the end of this 6 month diet. Hang in there. If you have to do the 6 months, don't get discouraged. We can do this!

[working4shoes 55]

Keep in mind you are doing this for a reason...... To get your life back! Keep your chin up and you can do it!

[nish 102]

I felt the same way! Don't lose your mid 6 months seems like FOREVER! But it's not start reading getting your mind around a new lifestyle.

Try and start eating smaller meals. Chewing longer. Little walks.

I know it all is talk but I really did feel the same way and then the last month flies. I now have three days till D-day. You are worth it and strong. Also we are all here for you !

[kristy3k 1,133]

Hang in there sweetie. It will be your time before you know it. Surf the web, do research on the surgery. This is your time right now.. get prepared, get as healthy as you can and when you get the surgery use the tool. We are all here for you... please dont give up!!!

[vhoke1 27]

ONLY 20

389 NO LIFE

CANT GO BACK TO SO BECAUSE OF MY ANXIETY

HAVE DEPRESSION' date=' GERD , HYPERTENSION, DIABETES AND MAY HAVE PcOS AND GALLSTONES

FEEL LIKE I WONT BE ABLE TO GET GASTRIC BYPASS SOON ENOUGH

WITH MEDICAID I MAY HAVE TO TAKE ANOTHER 6 MONTHS TO GET APPROVED

I FEEL LIKE I MAY LOSE MY MIND[/quote']

Hi Lindsey,

Please don't ever feel like you're going thru this alone. This forum is full of 'Lindsey's' & 'Vikki's', & we are here to uplift you on your journey to a better you.

Time seems to go at a snails pace when one is going thru the bariatric approval process, and I can attest, it does. On July 12, 2012, I had the gastric bypass (roux en y), & is my 2nd bariatric surgery after a failed lap band some 5 years earlier which caused me in recent yeara to regain all of my weight, have high cholesterol, blood pressure, & sleep apnea.

You see, I didn't opt for the gastric bypass at all. On July 12, 2011, the intent of my dr & I was to remove the failed lap band & give me the gastric sleeve. However, due to years of scar tissue that I have the sleeve didnt take & my dr has no

choice but to give me the bypass. I encountered complications, was in ICU for 11 days, & had to have a 2nd surgery to clear a bowl obstruction.

I am now 1 month an some days post op, & am at home doing very well. I still have a feeding tube in my tummy because my dr wants to assure my new tummy is strong before I'm able to take my first bite of soft-solid foods. I sip PLENTY of Water, & sugar free drinks, chicken broth, etc... But my favorite are the blue bell

sugar free popcicles :-).

My surgery was an experience, & one that I've come to acknowledge that God 'intended' for me to go thru & share my experience with others so

that people will know hope is NOT lost.

I say all of this because I hear the despair in your voice & I'm here to tell you that you have support in this forum. If I can offer anything , i would say tackle it 'one day at a time' & focus on small goals to help you to get to your goal of a healthier lifestyle with having bariatric surgery.

God bless you Lindsey,

vhoke1

[vhoke1 27]

ONLY 20

389 NO LIFE

CANT GO BACK TO SO BECAUSE OF MY ANXIETY

HAVE DEPRESSION' date=' GERD , HYPERTENSION, DIABETES AND MAY HAVE PcOS AND GALLSTONES

FEEL LIKE I WONT BE ABLE TO GET GASTRIC BYPASS SOON ENOUGH

WITH MEDICAID I MAY HAVE TO TAKE ANOTHER 6 MONTHS TO GET APPROVED

I FEEL LIKE I MAY LOSE MY MIND[/quote']

Also, for me to get approved for this 2nd surgery, it took about 5 months with all of the requirements such as the psyche eval, sleep study, cleaeance from. A heart specialist, nutrition eval, etc., it takes 'time'... I found other activities to take myind off of the anticipated 5 months to get approved and focused on one appr at a time *smiles*

YOU can do it!

vhoke1

[kiwiladydee 402]

ONLY 20

389 NO LIFE

CANT GO BACK TO SO BECAUSE OF MY ANXIETY

HAVE DEPRESSION' date=' GERD , HYPERTENSION, DIABETES AND MAY HAVE PcOS AND GALLSTONES

FEEL LIKE I WONT BE ABLE TO GET GASTRIC BYPASS SOON ENOUGH

WITH MEDICAID I MAY HAVE TO TAKE ANOTHER 6 MONTHS TO GET APPROVED

I FEEL LIKE I MAY LOSE MY MIND[/quote']

Please do not be discourage!!! The 6 months really allows you to get your mind and body ready for this big life changing event. Start removing the bad foods, join support groups etc. there is so much to learn and prepare for! We ate all here to help you because the time goes by so fast!

[Lindsey 11]

I THANK ALL OF YOU FOR YOUR COMMENTS i JUST FEEL THAT EVERYONE AROUND ME IS GOING SOME WHERE AND LEAVING ME

[MsCook 38]

Stay with us, Lindsey! You can do this! Just the fact that you have set yourself on this path shows that you have hope for the future and that you are a strong person who is taking charge of her life. Perhaps in addition to all of the other great suggestions here about using this time to ready yourself, you might want to spend some serious self-reflection time around what you want out of life, where you see yourself after you lose the weight, and establish a plan to get there. I know it sounds cliche, but really it is as simple as planning the work and then working the plan to get where you want to be. Lean on all your resources during this difficult time and let everyone--family, friends, and everyone here--help you. It's a big life change and you deserve the wonderful outcome on the other side of this. Stay the course!

God bless!

[Lindsey 11]

Stay with us, Lindsey! You can do this! Just the fact that you have set yourself on this path shows that you have hope for the future and that you are a strong person who is taking charge of her life. Perhaps in addition to all of the other great suggestions here about using this time to ready yourself, you might want to spend some serious self-reflection time around what you want out of life, where you see yourself after you lose the weight, and establish a plan to get there. I know it sounds cliche, but really it is as simple as planning the work and then working the plan to get where you want to be. Lean on all your resources during this difficult time and let everyone--family, friends, and everyone here--help you. It's a big life change and you deserve the wonderful outcome on the other side of this. Stay the course!

God bless!

I THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR INSPIRING WORDS. YOU HAVE GREAT POINT THIS IS A CHANCE FOR ME TO LOOK INTO MY SOUL AND FIND THE ME I WANT TO BE.

[kiwiladydee 402]

I THANK ALL OF YOU FOR YOUR COMMENTS i JUST FEEL THAT EVERYONE AROUND ME IS GOING SOME WHERE AND LEAVING ME

Nooooo.. You have to remember we all started at some point. Not, at the same time. The sooner you start your six months the faster you will be on your way.

[Lindsey 11]

Nooooo.. You have to remember we all started at some point. Not, at the same time. The sooner you start your six months the faster you will be on your way.

Thank you for your words but i mean my family I'm the only one over 18 without kids without a life

I've feel like everyone has experienced things while i have not

[TinyMamiOf3kids 1,280]

Need a friend? I'm right here. I know 6 months seems long but it will be so worth it. Also you can cheat just a little bit & save the last 3 months to really focus. You can do this girl.

[PaulB 346]

I to had to do 6 months of weigh ins for my insurance company that was the fastest 6 months.

It will be here before you know it

Hang in there you can do it you will get a 2 nd chance at life don't let it slip away then you can go out and experience life your still young with a lot of living to do yet

HANG IN THERE

Surgery Anniversary 7/30/12