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Topic: RE: Banding complete!
Aloha, pinkshrimp! Look at you go!! Continued success!!! You're really doing well. Hope you're feeling as good as you're losing! ((hugs))
Topic: RE: Worried about my decision
I firmly believe this is a decision only you can make. You are the one that will have to be willing to change your life. People say this is the easy way out. Those are the uneducated ones. For us that have had WLS, we all know it doesn't just come off. We all have struggles adjusting but, it's what we chose for whatever reasons. Some because of comorbidities, some because of years of yo yo dieting and feel there's no way to get a grip on things.
Just like you, I feel I am a strong person in every aspect in my life except my weight. I have lost the weight on my own twice and each time gained it back plus more. That made me feel more like a failure. To put in the hard work to lose it but can't keep it under control. I finally came to the realization that I need help and I can't "control" everything in my life especially my weight.
Look deep inside yourself and take the time to decide if this is something you really want to do. You'll know. Once I decided, everything moved full force ahead and I never looked back. I was afraid of the surgery yes, but not my decision.
Good luck to you...............this is a life altering journey!!!
Just like you, I feel I am a strong person in every aspect in my life except my weight. I have lost the weight on my own twice and each time gained it back plus more. That made me feel more like a failure. To put in the hard work to lose it but can't keep it under control. I finally came to the realization that I need help and I can't "control" everything in my life especially my weight.
Look deep inside yourself and take the time to decide if this is something you really want to do. You'll know. Once I decided, everything moved full force ahead and I never looked back. I was afraid of the surgery yes, but not my decision.
Good luck to you...............this is a life altering journey!!!
Topic: RE: Hawaii WLS Reunion????
Yes Count me in. I would love to come. Let me know.
Kema
Kema
~Kemalani~
Always remember to take tiny baby steps and you will reach your goal.
411/194/??
Topic: RE: 2nd Fill
Hi Nicole!
I understand about the will power!! Sometimes I feel like the doctor just made some marks on my tummy so it looked like I had surgery!!
Let us know how you feel once you get your fill!!!
I understand about the will power!! Sometimes I feel like the doctor just made some marks on my tummy so it looked like I had surgery!!
Let us know how you feel once you get your fill!!!
Topic: Im Excited About Being Published
Aloha to all my Weight Loss Buddies,
Just wanted to stop by and show you some love and let you know what is happening in my world. My story of my Weightloss Journey will be coming out the first or second week of April 2009. The Book Title is "How to Jump From a Ferris Wheel and Land on Your Feet from Tragedy to Triumph. I am one of many inspirational stories you will find in this book. Please let me know if you would be interested so I can add you to my list of pre sales and thank you all for your love and support all these years. Love and Aloha,
Kema
Just wanted to stop by and show you some love and let you know what is happening in my world. My story of my Weightloss Journey will be coming out the first or second week of April 2009. The Book Title is "How to Jump From a Ferris Wheel and Land on Your Feet from Tragedy to Triumph. I am one of many inspirational stories you will find in this book. Please let me know if you would be interested so I can add you to my list of pre sales and thank you all for your love and support all these years. Love and Aloha,
Kema
~Kemalani~
Always remember to take tiny baby steps and you will reach your goal.
411/194/??
Topic: RE: Banding complete!
Congratulations Coleen! Sorry no advise on the hiccups but just wanted to stop by and say welcome to the losers bench!!!! Hold on for a wild ride!!!
(deactivated member)
on 3/19/09 4:50 pm - Wailuku, HI
on 3/19/09 4:50 pm - Wailuku, HI
Topic: Banding complete!
Aloha all,
Well, I was banded on Tues. and came back to Maui today. Even had my hiatal hernia repaired!My biggest fear around nausea was expertly handled by the Anesthesiologist, no nausea at all. Dr. Fowler and staff at Castle were incredible. Have to admit, I've got hiccups though, and a pretty severe case of indigestion, so I really haven't felt inclined to eat anything at all.
The hiccups are pretty uncomfortable, as for the indigestion, well I'm hopeful this will pass too. Any insights are welcomed.
Thanks for all the support from the board.
Coleen
Well, I was banded on Tues. and came back to Maui today. Even had my hiatal hernia repaired!My biggest fear around nausea was expertly handled by the Anesthesiologist, no nausea at all. Dr. Fowler and staff at Castle were incredible. Have to admit, I've got hiccups though, and a pretty severe case of indigestion, so I really haven't felt inclined to eat anything at all.
The hiccups are pretty uncomfortable, as for the indigestion, well I'm hopeful this will pass too. Any insights are welcomed.
Thanks for all the support from the board.
Coleen
(deactivated member)
on 3/19/09 4:39 pm - Wailuku, HI
on 3/19/09 4:39 pm - Wailuku, HI
Topic: RE: 1St WoW (PreOp)!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great job Sassy. You're ahead of the game. You are doing great, so keep up the good work.
Coleen
Coleen