Carnie Wilson on GMA

Hey Gang,    Anyone watch GMA this a.m.? They had Carnie Wilson of Wilson & Philips on t.v.! She has gained back 57 lbs. from her gastric bypass. I feel very sorry for her. I think she can feel like we all do! That anyone who knows you have had GBS, thinks it is the easy way out; and makes its seem like you're under a microscope! Every one watches what you eat, if you exercise, all your life seems open to other prying eyes! Can't people mind their own bussiness? When people see I have lost a lot of weight they say with an arrogant tone; SO HOW DID YOU DO IT SURGERY? I think it is none of their bussiness and I reply: THE HARD WAY! And then leave it at that.    We do it the hard way; and there is nothing more tramatic than to go through surgery, change your whole life; and if you have any complications that adds to it as well! I am always feeling failure is lurking around that corner; that everyone is in wait and watch of that  as well! I am just a little over one year out; I know this will be a life long battle! It is no magic wand or pill; it is committment, determination, and a gift we give ourselves to a healthier life!     Carnie is still standing tall; God Bless her.. Society and humanity in general need to learn to not put people into a box of condemanation!  WLS is a blessing for those of us that have choosen to be BRAVE enough to do this! All of us need to find their own path! People who are non supportive, or judgemental need to butt out!     The WLS is under a cloud to those who don't understand; even my family DR is ignorant to a lot of it! But look at the facts, there is an explosion of epic propoortion going on. There are servral thousand a year getting this done; there are more surgeons getting into this field of expertise everyday! So we can say don't judge us because you have no idea; never say never you may be next when confronted with a serious health crisis! Stop this gossip, and putting others down! Anyone who has walked this road knows it takes TRUE GRIT!  It is for these very reasons we are in great fear of failure! Now I will get off my soapbox. Best wishes to all who have had the courage to do something for yourselves!!! Good Luck to Carnie Wilson in her continuing struggle! Judy R

You go girl!! 

Amen, sister!! I had seen Carnie on a celebrity weight loss show and although she didn't mention her WLS, she said that she had absentmindedly failed to watch what she was putting in her pie hole.  She basically said that she'd became her kid's dog - and was cleaning up the plates.  It was scary.  I know she is working really hard at getting back on track, but that is all it takes to make a big impact  - a bite or two here and there and well...  Having 3 little ones of my own, that was something I have to put in the forefront of my mind.  That it was mindless eating that got me here in the first spot. I wish Carnie great success!

Dang!  I wished I had seen her.  My hats off to her for bringing this out in the public eye - which we all know can be do damn judgemental. Best to Carnie and all of us who know just what this young woman is going thru! Pam  :)

Hi Pam,     You can see her story and the interview on ABC's GMA website. Check it out! This has made me kick my own butt back into high gear. LOL>> Judy R

Well, her and I are about in the same boat...I feel for her!  It's so hard when you did so well, then start back-peddling.  It's a horrible feeling, that's all I can say.  I'm glad the weather is breaking...I'm going to MAKE myself get out there and walk!  Anyway, God bless Carnie and all of us who struggle.  It's not easy!  Hugs, Theresa

Theresa, Did you watch "Gone Country" on CMT?  I thought about you when it came on, since you're my fellow reality buff.

I did watch some of it.  I really like Carnie.  She is just so "real".  Yeah, I just love the reality shows though!  Survivor is pretty good this season.  Good to hear from you Brenda! Hugs, Theresa