I HAVE A DATE!!!!!

Well I have a date....i will be sleeved Nov 2/10 in Winnipeg!!! I am so excited and so scared all at the same time! OMG I hope I'm making the right decision. I also feel ticked at myself for not being able to do this with portion control, watching what I stick in my mouth and excercise! Is this feeling normal????

Dean

 I have been overweight my entire life.

I was always physically active and I didn't gorge myself on food.  And yet with daily exercise, watching what I eat I could only maintain a weight of 250 lbs.

So imagine what happened when I developed osteoarthritis in both knees and I had to give up exercise.  I ballooned up to 292 lbs and I was absolutely miserable.

Even while I could still exercise, my Doctor and I tried everything and anything to try help me lose weight and NOTHING worked.  I've been a size 20-24 all of my adult life and it sucked!!

Now 1 year later after WLS I work harder than I have ever worked before but in a different way.  I'm a size 10 and still losing and loving every minute of it!

WLS isn't a magical cure for obesity, but it sure is a wonderful TOOL to help us get healthy.  If you always remember this, you will do just fine.

There is no need to kick your own butt about what's happened.  It's done, and now you're doing something about it.  WLS isn't a walk in the park, and you should be proud that you are taking this step to get healthy.  Being scared is normal but make sure you reach out for support when you feel you need it.

Congratulations!!!!!

Hi Shroomy,
Thanks so much for your reply, it sure made me feel good! You sure have a great way of getting a message across and have enjoyed reading the things you have to say on the forum and on your blog. I will look at you for inspiration, if that's OK? Thanks again and you look amazing!

Dean

 Hey, we can inspire each other!!  

Thanks so much for the kind words!!

 your feeling of guilt are very familiar to me.I ofen thought and worried what people would say.This is such a personel journey .Only 5 % of people are succesful on diets.Be proud of yourself it is time to put you back on your takecare list

D

Well, Dean. The waiting game is finally over. No more wondering when they are going to call. That is wonderful news. I am very excited for you. Your apprehension is completely normal. Being a nurse, as well as a mother of three, I can tell you that i have very thoroughly researched this procedure, and well educated myself to the risk benefit ratio, and I am sure you have done the same. Deep down you know you have made the right decision, or you would not have made the first step in this direction to begin with. My waiting game is only just beginning. I spoke with julie yesterday, and she said my name is on the waiting list to see a surgeon some time next year. she said probably in about six months. I hope this means i have met the criteria. I would assume that you would not go on the waiting list if you didnt. Anyway, on with the waiting game for me. You are in my thoughts, I am very happy for you. This will be life changing. Keep us updated, and take care
Hayley

Thanks everyone! I know I am making the right decision and I figured out that I am not so scared of life after as different as it is going to be, but a fear of not making it through the surgery because I have a 5 year old son. It will work out great and soon I will be on the losers bench!!

Thanks again!
Dean