What was your “Moment” ?

[ShoppGirl 4,776]

On 7/20/2023 at 8:15 PM, KathyLev said:

My "moment of awakening" was when I started to sweat so bad. I went to a dermatologist who gave me pills to dry up my sweat, but it dried up my whole body (mouth,eyes ) and I was still sweating. I went to see my family doctor and she sent me to a bunch of specialists & I went through tons of tests and everything came out normal. I just had to face the hard truth that it HAD to be my weight. I was scared to tell my husband that I wanted the surgery , but I got up the nerve and was pleasantly surprised to see how supportive he was. We've been married for 50 years ... hopefully now I'lll be married AND healthy for many more

Congratulations on your weight loss. I hope your sweating issue has resolved with your being closer to goal. I have question though? Do you recall the name of the rx your dermatologist gave you for sweating? I have a similar issue which I know is exacerbated by my weight but even when I lost weight with the sleeve it was still an issue. It’s horrible to live with. I have seen every specialist and had every test I can think of. My dermatologist gave me oxybutwnin which was great for my bladder but did nothing for the sweating. I would be thrilled to know that thete is another option.

[ShoppGirl 4,776]

My moment this time around was when I seen a picture of myself with all the women during a holiday party. It was so abundantly clear that I wasn’t just the biggest one in the room but I looked absolutely miserable. A time that should be nothing but fun with family and friends and I didn’t even feel like I belonged. I am just not comfortable in my own skin at this size. Then a couple of my labs started creeping up even more and that was the final straw.

Edited June 25 by ShoppGirl

[Aunt Fin 8]

My "aha moment" was when I was diagnosed with Lymphedema, which is an accumulation of lymph fluids in the body. Mine was not only in my legs, but also my trunk area. The lymph Fluid would not drain and it created a "lymphatic load" in the apron portion of my stomach and it had started to hang down between my legs/knees, which was making it difficult to walk. I decided there was no way I could live like that. The rest is history.

[summerseeker 2,124]

21 hours ago, Aunt Fin said:

My "aha moment" was when I was diagnosed with Lymphedema, which is an accumulation of lymph fluids in the body. Mine was not only in my legs, but also my trunk area. The lymph Fluid would not drain and it created a "lymphatic load" in the apron portion of my stomach and it had started to hang down between my legs/knees, which was making it difficult to walk. I decided there was no way I could live like that. The rest is history.

You are amazing. You did this and lost so much weight. That is the best thing that I read all day. I know you will be smiling but I wish you could see the smile you put on my face.

[Aunt Fin 8]

2 hours ago, summerseeker said:

You are amazing. You did this and lost so much weight. That is the best thing that I read all day. I know you will be smiling but I wish you could see the smile you put on my face.

Thank you so much. You are so sweet. It's a long journey, but it is a journey that will give me back my life.

[SleeveToBypass2023 2,596]

WOW, going back and reading this thread again, we've come a long way. I'm really proud of us!!!!