My journey has begun..

[cindyw41 761]

Hi! My name is Cindy. I'm a Maryland girl I'm 42, Wife of Dan (21 years) mom to Alex (she's 19) and Wyatt (he's 17). I have been over weight for 23 years and I finally feel like there is a light at the end of the tunnel. I am 5'2" (on a good day) and 215 lbs. I feel that my surgery is a shameful topic that no one wants to talk about. As if wanting to get healthy with help is a bad thing. I have a slew of medical issues that makes it hard to lose weight. Not just an excuse I use..I've tried many times. I can't use diet pills because of high blood pressure, so when I came to the conclusion that this is the route I wanted to take I have been met with resistance. My husband sees as the easy way out...far from the easy way out. He has come around but I wish he wasn't so closed minded ????. My daughter went with me to the seminar and she understands what I am going to go through. I'm beginning month 3 of the 6. Looking at January for the surgery.

[kempermorris 144]

Stay the course. You'll be so glad you did. A lot of your medical issues May go away. Mine did. I was diabetic taking insulin shots. No more. Hopefully your husband will be more supportive. This is not easy. It's a total lifestyle change. One that you will get used to & embrace. The first few months are the hardest. You'll question if you did the right thing. It gets easier. You'll realize it's the best thing you ever did for yourself. I'm 8 months post op & have lost 125 lbs. I have 85 more to go. Pay attention to what the Nutritionist & Doctor tell you to do. Welcome to the new you

[cindyw41 761]

Thank you! I keep imagining next summer and all the things I will be able to do . That keeps me going. My Nut. Is very sweet but I don't see her again till November for my pre op discussion. The program I am in has monthly meetings so the surgeon and staff seems to be in constant contact with me which is nice

[cindyw41 761]

Congrats on your loss!! That's awesome by the way.

[daniellenf 15]

Hi! My name is Cindy. I'm a Maryland girl I'm 42, Wife of Dan (21 years) mom to Alex (she's 19) and Wyatt (he's 17). I have been over weight for 23 years and I finally feel like there is a light at the end of the tunnel. I am 5'2" (on a good day) and 215 lbs. I feel that my surgery is a shameful topic that no one wants to talk about. As if wanting to get healthy with help is a bad thing. I have a slew of medical issues that makes it hard to lose weight. Not just an excuse I use..I've tried many times. I can't use diet pills because of high blood pressure, so when I came to the conclusion that this is the route I wanted to take I have been met with resistance. My husband sees as the easy way out...far from the easy way out. He has come around but I wish he wasn't so closed minded ????. My daughter went with me to the seminar and she understands what I am going to go through. I'm beginning month 3 of the 6. Looking at January for the surgery.

I am in Maryland also. 5 foot and 225 lbs, but I am 23. What doctor are you using

[cindyw41 761]

Dr You at Franklin Square

[daniellenf 15]

Ahh ok.. I am using Dr. Aurora with Upper Chesapeake.

[cindyw41 761]

How far are you into the process?

Edited July 27, 2015 by cindyw41

[daniellenf 15]

Not far.. I have attended the info session and 3 support groups. I meet with him and his team August 6th.

[The Candidate 3,215]

I'm sorry you don't have the support of some of your family. But stay true to your resolve to get healthy. Good luck!

[cindyw41 761]

Not far.. I have attended the info session and 3 support groups. I meet with him and his team August 6th.

. Sounds like we are about the same.

[cindyw41 761]

I'm sorry you don't have the support of some of your family. But stay true to your resolve to get healthy. Good luck!

Thank you. It's tough sometimes but I'm glad I can come here and talk. I'm excited to meet the new me..I can't do anything else but get there

[daniellenf 15]

My husband approved of the surgery in the very beginning of the process. I told my family, but only after I had a scheduled surgery date. They were very good with the idea. I didn't tell my co-workers until after the fact, and then only a couple of them; I only said I was having elective surgery, and I was back to work on the Monday after my Thursday surgery. Now pretty much everyone knows, and I try to only talk about if someone asks. I am fortunate enough to not have any "food pushers" in my life. However, my daughter is 10 and I could not have kept it from her, she's way too observant. I only gave her details as she asked about them and I was very honest.

Wishing you the best of luck with everything!!!