A Non Op Lurker

Hi everyone, I was scheduled for RNY on Jan. 31 2006.I had all my pre op tests done, quit smoking and was a week away from having the surgery. I was getting more and more nervous as the days went by. It was debilitating to say the least. I would cry most of the day and could not sleep. To make a long story short, I chickened out! I cancelled the surgery! I tried dieting one last time and so far have lost 120 pounds. I have basically followed the low carb, high protein, tons of water lifestyle that most RNYer's follow. It hasn't been easy but I know I took the easy way out compared to all of you who had the surgery. You definitely have it tougher than I do. So for all those that tell me how proud they am of me and that I didn't take the easy way out, I set them straight! I let them know that having the weight loss surgery would have been alot more difficult and not the easy way out! I have been lurking on this board since the beginning of January and I wanted to tell you all that I think you are so brave for having this surgery. I've read your struggles, your pains, your accomplishments and your wow moments. I feel like I know you all even though you don't know me. You are all wonderful caring people. I know for sure you didn't take the easy way out. If it were easy, I would have gone through with it. You have so much to be proud of. I applaud you all! Thank you for being such a big inspiration to this non op chicken, lol. Hugs, Salina

Hey Salina: Welcome! I cannot believe you are saying that you took the easy way out! Changing your lifestyle completely is HARD...whether you had the surgery or not! There is no easy way out. I have to tell you...I am WICKED impressed that you lost 120 lbs since January without having the surgery. That is discipline! Major props go out to you, Chickie!! Please feel free to join our little family! We would love to hear from you. Have a wonderful weekend and, again, big time congtratulations on your incredible success! Love and hugs, Jersey

WOW Salina!!! 120 pounds is FANTASTIC!! You deserve MAJOR Kudos. You did not take the easy way out. Any change in living is major and wow, you sure have done amazing! Stop lurking and post more often! I'm sure you have lots of wow moments to post!!! Jaci

Congrats on losing 120 pounds. Feel free to pop in more often. Carly

Hi Salina.. First of all, you did NOT take the easy way out! You lost 120 lbs. on your own. There is no possible way I'd be where I'm at now without this surgery! You are totally brave and dedicated. Congratulations!!!! Kay

Hi Salina, Thank you for posting and Congratulations on your success! Your post only supports the wisdom that each of us most chose the right path for ourselves. YOU listened to yourself and worked towards a goal we all share. In a few months many of us will be exactly where you are and must maintain our weight loss. Your insights and experiences would be of great value to all of us. Visit any time and post- we are all in this together. cj

Hey Salina, Glad to hear you lost 120lbs, that's pretty tough whether you have the surgery or not..especially w/o the surgery! Give yourself credit for doing what was right for you. I wish you the best of luck in your weight loss journey, and do come in an post, we'd love to hear from you. Kelli

Thanks so much everyone for your kind words and encouragement..I really love this board Hugs, Salina

Hey, surgery isn't for everyone. Congrats on your great big weight loss, and all on your own! That's incredible. You should be so proud of yourself. Quit lurking and join in on the talk. Karla

Salina, What a wonderful post. You have a lot of courage to do what you are doing. Being chicken would have been cancelling the surgery and then going right back to the way things were and probably putting on more weight. Everyone has to do what is right for them. And it sounds like you have found something that works for you. Congratulations and keep up the good work. Don't be a stranger! Leeanne