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My name is Stephanie. I am 33 and I have 7 children. I home-school them and of course I am busy.
I've fought my weight pretty much since I was in 5th grade. I used to be a skinny child then puberty hit and my mother mistook that as me being fat and repeatedly fed me negative self image comments. This led me down the path of over eating since it was the only thing I could "control", as I couldn't control my mother. Backwards thinking but I was a kid and it was subconscious.
So 7 kids and a miscarriage later I reached my higest weight and knew I had to turn things around. I tried dieting by myself but my husband is an enabler and I keep telling him this. He's working on halting his behaviour as I have to control my urges to give in to his temptations, as well as try to correct his enabling. Almost double duty, but we're working on it.
DH has gained 60lbs since we've been married and he's talked about how he wants to lose weight, but then pulls out a bag of chips and asks if I wants some. He was laid-off at the end of January so we've been trying to get this surgery done sooner rather than later.
I am approved and scheduled for April 24th, but we have to save some money for the COBRA payments even though the Stimulus plan has gone into effect, companies are allowed a 2 month grace period to implement the new system and insurance made it clear they plan on using ALL they time they can. So we're hoping we can scrape together the extra money we need for the COBRA payment to cover the surgery.
You can learn more about us at our family web-site .
I've fought my weight pretty much since I was in 5th grade. I used to be a skinny child then puberty hit and my mother mistook that as me being fat and repeatedly fed me negative self image comments. This led me down the path of over eating since it was the only thing I could "control", as I couldn't control my mother. Backwards thinking but I was a kid and it was subconscious.
So 7 kids and a miscarriage later I reached my higest weight and knew I had to turn things around. I tried dieting by myself but my husband is an enabler and I keep telling him this. He's working on halting his behaviour as I have to control my urges to give in to his temptations, as well as try to correct his enabling. Almost double duty, but we're working on it.
DH has gained 60lbs since we've been married and he's talked about how he wants to lose weight, but then pulls out a bag of chips and asks if I wants some. He was laid-off at the end of January so we've been trying to get this surgery done sooner rather than later.
I am approved and scheduled for April 24th, but we have to save some money for the COBRA payments even though the Stimulus plan has gone into effect, companies are allowed a 2 month grace period to implement the new system and insurance made it clear they plan on using ALL they time they can. So we're hoping we can scrape together the extra money we need for the COBRA payment to cover the surgery.
You can learn more about us at our family web-site .
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Hi my name is Terra. I've been overweight my entire life. I've had a long standing love affair with food. I've decided to end the relationship. Due to physical problems (arthritis) it is hard for me to do this on my own at this weight (exercising). I also did tons of research and felt the lap band was the best choice for me. Since I'm only 34 and no kids I just felt that cutting my insides was not the best choice. I need to get a whole new mindset on how I view food. I need to look at it as fuel for my body not something to do when I'm bored or emotional.
I start my liquid diet this Friday and I'm not looking forward to it. I hate feeling hungry.
I don't have hardly any friends on here and I'm going to use this a support group cause I live down in the swamps of the Everglades. So please add me to your friends list.
I start my liquid diet this Friday and I'm not looking forward to it. I hate feeling hungry.
I don't have hardly any friends on here and I'm going to use this a support group cause I live down in the swamps of the Everglades. So please add me to your friends list.
Hi I'm Shey*ne,
I'm 37, single and work as a baby w*hisperer in Australia.
I have a BMI of 53, and have been looking into surgery for three years. Originally wanted to have lap band but after talking with my surgeon decided on Virtical sleeve gastrectomy.
My older sister had hers on December 5th 2008, and as of yesterday has lost 40 kgs. I barely recognise her. She has gone from a size 26 dress to a size 16 dress in 4 months and she is still loosing weight at a staggering 13 kgs a month and loving life more tan ever.
She is exercising everyday, and pushing herself ahard which is why she is doing so well and I am determined to follow in her footsteps. No exercise will equal average results for me, so I choose to get into it and excercise like I have a lot to lose........because I do.
I am on optifast for 4 weeks prior to surgery, and am doing fine. I am dealing with 'head talk' issues and am needing to re program myself about when and what I eat.
Luckily no real hunger (just head hunger) and no food mourning thank God.....but a little fatigued.
I was nervous when I finally booked my date for surgery, but that has all passed and I'm READY! Yay!
Watching my sister has made it much easier.
I am scared about how I will cope with the lack of sleep my industy experiences when I am on restricted calories....... I am well known for NEVER being tired or impatient...Uh Oh! LOL.
I think it's going to be in my head. I am determined to remember this is a choice I made for myself and not complain to friends and family. I want to be gracious and grateful for this opportunity, and even when it's hard, I want to make it look easy and gather strength and support from the right anenues (forums, OEA, support groups, therapy if needed).
Looking forward to watching your journey!
Cheers
What are all the surgery names. I don't know the terms
Looking forward to getting to know you all. Best of luck with your pre op diets kids.
This is a very exciting time!
I'm 37, single and work as a baby w*hisperer in Australia.
I have a BMI of 53, and have been looking into surgery for three years. Originally wanted to have lap band but after talking with my surgeon decided on Virtical sleeve gastrectomy.
My older sister had hers on December 5th 2008, and as of yesterday has lost 40 kgs. I barely recognise her. She has gone from a size 26 dress to a size 16 dress in 4 months and she is still loosing weight at a staggering 13 kgs a month and loving life more tan ever.
She is exercising everyday, and pushing herself ahard which is why she is doing so well and I am determined to follow in her footsteps. No exercise will equal average results for me, so I choose to get into it and excercise like I have a lot to lose........because I do.
I am on optifast for 4 weeks prior to surgery, and am doing fine. I am dealing with 'head talk' issues and am needing to re program myself about when and what I eat.
Luckily no real hunger (just head hunger) and no food mourning thank God.....but a little fatigued.
I was nervous when I finally booked my date for surgery, but that has all passed and I'm READY! Yay!
Watching my sister has made it much easier.
I am scared about how I will cope with the lack of sleep my industy experiences when I am on restricted calories....... I am well known for NEVER being tired or impatient...Uh Oh! LOL.
I think it's going to be in my head. I am determined to remember this is a choice I made for myself and not complain to friends and family. I want to be gracious and grateful for this opportunity, and even when it's hard, I want to make it look easy and gather strength and support from the right anenues (forums, OEA, support groups, therapy if needed).
Looking forward to watching your journey!
Cheers
What are all the surgery names. I don't know the terms
Looking forward to getting to know you all. Best of luck with your pre op diets kids.
This is a very exciting time!
Hi everyone!! My name is Katie and I am scheduled for surgery on the 15th. I can not wait!!! I'm super excited but do have my moments of nervousness; like today while waiting to see the surgeon and there were literally 50 people piled in a room waiting. It was crazy; I had to take deep breaths! :) I am having RNY. I had debated back and forth between it and Lap Band and basically the surgeon told me that b/c I had GERD (reflux disease) that RNY would be my best choice not to mention I have a better chance of losing more weight and keeping it off for good this time. I'm happy for all of you and hope that we continue to post updates about ourselves no matter what type of surgery we choose. It's a personal choice and I support you all 100%! I will be in the hospital for a whole week after the procedure (that's what they do here) and then probably another week just chillin' at home. How long are you all taking off of work? Just curious.
Hi everyone my name is Lisa, i dont have a date set yet but it is coming imy insurance just approved me yesterday, dr mcbrive called and schulede me to have consultaion next mon then they would be 3wk to 3 months before my surgery depends on my test results. I am very anxious and scared at the same time. I have been waiting 3 years for this.
oh i forgot i am married for going on 7 years nor we have 4 boys 14,9,6,and 1.
oh i forgot i am married for going on 7 years nor we have 4 boys 14,9,6,and 1.
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on 3/23/09 10:33 pm - Wynantskill, NY
on 3/23/09 10:33 pm - Wynantskill, NY
Hi, my name is Nanci, I have been married to a most wonderful man for 28 years, (29 on 4/19). We have two great kids, Lacy who is 25 and Zachary who is 18. I have strugged with my weight for as long as I can remember. When I was in 8th grade, I remember being weighed in gym class and weighing 190lbs. I thought that was horrible and felt so embarrased by it. Now 190 doesen't seem so bad!!! I was going to have WLS 3 years ago and was 5 weeks away from my date when a few friends and my always intrusive motherinlaw started beating me over the head about how I was going to die and I could do it on my own. They even went so far as to get my poor hubby all worked up thinking I would die or have major complications. So I backed out. Three years later and another 35lbs added to my already heavy body and I was at my all time highest weight 298lbs. When I stepped on that scale and saw how close I was to 300lbs, I freaked out!!!! I am 5'9 and hold my weight well but damm it was a real awaking. Even though I am a Nurse and had many Co-Morbs, (sleep apnea, HBP, Diabetes, gerd) I turned a blind eye to it all. Well I told my husband right after Christmas that I had to do this or he would lose me. My Mom passed away at 51 and her mother at 36 due to renal failure caused by Diabetes . I started the bariatric program on Jan 8th and put my whole heart and soul into it. I'm proud that I managed to lose 44lbs since then and my surgery is 4/21. This time the only people I informed was my Dh and my children and they are cheering me on. I,ve won lots of battles, time to win the war.
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