doing it without surgery

 i don't know how many of you all have tried to do the weight loss thing without surgery and succeeded. (ok that sounds bad! but I feel a little left out not getting the surgery and would love some support )

i was on track with NUT and DR to get the surgery (the sleeve), then lost my insurance and had to go it alone. My gyno found that I had PCOS and prescribed metphormin and I lost 40 lbs in the first 2 months,(with exercise) that's when my DR said she would rather I try it one more time before going under the knife. I also didn't have enough co-morbidities she said. As I said I was trekking along, lost 40 lbs then in Oct of last year just kinda gave up going to the gym (at first there were things preventing me from having the time), then didn't care what I ate; got depressed and thank Heavens only put on 3lbs in the past 3 months. I am back in the gym as of 3 days ago, I go 5 days a week for an hour a day. although I don't feel like I push myself hard enough because I am never in pain, rarely sore. I have gone back on the low calorie diet but again started to feel discouraged because more of my friends are having the surgery. I made them during the time I was going to get it and its great they are getting their lives on course. I am happy for them but in a secret part of me I am harboring the green eyed monster. My own mother wants to have the surgery, and was concerned that I would be upset. 

I would love to have a support group, if you all will take me. I wont lose as fast as you , but i promise not to rub it in when I can have my cake (literally) and eat it too. 

I have not had weight loss surgery. I have been researching different weight surgeries, not sure if I will get surgery or not. I only have medicare and they they only pay some, and I'm broke so money is an issue. I was thinking about the sleeve but read some stories about alot of problems people were having. All the surgeries are kinda scary. I think it's great you are trying to lose it on your own, I'm exercising again too. I lost about 50lbs last year and stop exercising and eating like a pig again and gained 30 back, I'm so mad I let it happen. I'm still trying and still researching. Don't give up, we all need somebody to give support. I think I can do it, I just need to stick with it. You can do it. Good Luck !!!!!

My sister lost over 130 lbs last year using a computer program where she logs in her food items and her exercise.  she is amazing and proof it can be done.  She is 60 yrs old.   I think there is a forum on here for weight loss without surgery.  No way is wrong if it works and you improve your health.  Good luck and check into support groups near where you live.

 thank you both... I have lost about 10lbs in almost 2 weeks though I am certain it has a lot more to do with that I am sick and haven't eaten in 2 full days. I have been drinking protein drinks because I can not call out of work. i skipped the gym those 2 days also , this is what started the trend list time.... my getting sick, then skipping the gym then just giving up all together. SO, my challenge will be to go back to the gym as soon as I can breathe from my nose! 

There is a website sort of like this one that I also belong to...www.extrapounds.com  It lets you blog, and has some pretty good people on it! 

I am on the fence about surgery...still.  I have tried medical weight loss and it didn't go well for me.  I have been eating well and working out and so far I haven't lost any weight, despite feeling better overall.  In fact, I'm gaining...everyone says it's muscle but I'm skeptical.  It's depressing...

 Good for you for trying on your own.  Surgery isn't for everyone.  There's a website I like called myfitnesspal.com.  It lets you keep a food journal and has an amazing amount of different foods programmed in.  Check it out.  I do like OH better for support.

Stephanie E

I know how you feel.  I've been researching WLS for a long time, but what really got my ass in gear was last September when a blood test showed I am type II diabetic.  That scared me ****less.  I take 2 500 mg metformin a day and with better eating and exercise have lost 45 pounds.

I have a looooong way to go but I just don't feel that I'm done with what I can do.  I'm scared of what life would be like after WLS.  My parents really want me to have it and it's hard for me to stand up to them but I have to tell them, I can't do this for you.  If I do it, I have to do it for me.  And I know that I have to want it 110% or not only will it not work, it will ruin my life.

Hopefully as I continue to lose, please God, and keep it off they will trust me better.

This is the first time I have ever really tried to lose weight.  Thinking about my feet turning black and having to be amputated is a real motivator.

Having said all that downer stuff, it is great to be able to stand and walk longer and with less pain!  And I am down a jeans size and all my clothes are getting bigger!

Now if we can just get it to stop f#cking SNOWING!!