Hi My Family!!! It has been a long time no see

Hi Bama Family,

      How is everyone? Great I hope.Me I am ok I guess. Just struggling with a few decisions I need to make. I am trying to let God lead me. I know I want and need  to lose weight but it is a matter of how I need or want to go about it. As I have said before I am not totally sure if gastric bypass is the way I want to go. But I know I am not getting any younger so it would be the fastest for me to do so. This is what I have struggling with.Can everybody just pray with me and maybe let God lead me to what options is best for me? Does anybody out there know of any other options to a great weightloss? I hope to hear from all my Bama family out there and hope all is well.Thank You!

May God Bless You in everyway,

With God's Great Love,
Brandy

Welcome back Brandy, it is good to see you posting.

I understand the struggle you are facing regarding WLS.
Personally, I have kicked the idea of WLS around for several years. I can not make a definite decision and since it is life altering and basically not reversible, I have put off moving forward with it.

I guess one of my big stopping points is that I did loose 112 pounds some years back---and I allowed myself to gain back 70 pounds of that. I have told myself a thousand times over that if I allowed that to happen, there would be no guarantees with WLS either and I guess I just don't trust myself enough to be positive that I would use the tool to its 100% optimal best. Until I can convince myself of that, I will continue to struggle.

I just turned 50--and fortunately do not suffer from a lot of co-morbids--I am insulin resistant and I do have some orthopaedic issues---but no known heart disease, no high blood pressure----and overall I am healthy--so with my PCP's discouraging me from the surgery, I can not commit to going forward with it.

Everyone is different and what works for one does not always work for all. We have to make the best decisions for us and our health. Talk to your doctors about it,
consider your health and what co-morbidities you have and weigh the pros and cons.

Above all Brandy, keep coming back. There are a few who think this website is dedicated to those who have have WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY, but if you look at the name of the site, it is OBESITY HELP. Everyone that is
affected by OBESITY should feel welcome and at home here. Pre-Op, Post-Op, Non-Op and NOT SURE, we all have a place here and I think you can find lots of support.

Good luck as you work towards making this important decision in your life.

Carolyn~

Carolyn,
     
       Thank You so much. I appreciate all the support and input. See my problem is I sometimes only eat once a day.I have also had 5 children almost back to back. My oldest is 9. Ihave a 9,8,5,2,and 1 year old. I have alot of physical problems as well . I have an enlarged heart,high blood pressure,sleep apnea,asthma,borderline diabetic so with all that I might not have time to sit around so I am trying to let God lead me. I have always wanted to be on the biggest loser show. I have taken everyones prayers and advice and put it in God's hand for now.
                                                      Thank You,Brandy

Welcome Back Brandy! Praying that you will get a peace regarding what is best for you in your life. 

Good to see you posting Brandy!! Praying you find the answers you need!! Dont be a stranger around here..we are here for you!!
Love Ya,
MicheleLuv

 Welcome Back, Brandy!

I am so glad you decided to come to our support group meeting.
I believe in researching decisions and making one based on the best information you can get.
I researched gastric bypass for over a year (not to mention watching my sister, Lynn go through her first year).  I also researched lapband - as lapband was the only surgery offered here in Baldwin County. The doctor decided RNY was the best route and told me that we both needed to think about it (he took 2 weeks) as my health was in bad shape (having past clots concerned him even more). I had the filter put in to prevent a massive clot and prayed that God would take care of me.
So here I am 2 1/2 years later!! So much better even than I was before Dr. Freeman. Still a few problems but they are combined with problems I has PRIOR to WLS.
I know that looking at me can sometimes scare people. But I support all types of surgery because I have seen lives lengthened due to having surgery.
Our support group welcomes all people - we are about HELP. Help losing weight whether you choose to have surgery, or diet and work-out. We are here to SUPPORT just that!!
I am praying you up! And like I told you before YOU have to pray to find peace with whatever decisions you make.. and that is for all parts of life!
I love you Girl!! And God loves you! And he's going to open up doors that you haven't even begin to dream of yet. JUST STAND IN FAITH and BELIEVE!!!

Well hey there Brandy!!!!  It is great to see you.  I would have the WLS over and over again, myself.  It saved my life.  I have had absolutely no problems.  However, you have to do what you feel you can live with.  This is mental also.  You must be ready to change your lifestyle and remain changed for the rest of your life.  It is a good change though.  I love my life and I could not say that before.  But again, you pray and seek God's guidance.  I will be praying that you do exactly what is right for you.