Meds
Welcome to the board. We are here for everyone and do care about you and your success.
I don't know what your weight, bmi, co-morbidities or life-style is but from 40+ years of dieting experience I have to say that diet pills always worked for me until I lost the weight and quit taking them. Then the weight came right back and brought friends (extra pounds). I think that's probably the reason your PCP doesn't prescribe them. You are doing the right thing by giving yourself time to consider whether you are ready for weight loss surgery. I talked/researched/studied it for about three years but it took seeing my health go downhill rapidly to make me sure surgery was the answer for me. It then took six more months of work to get approval from my insurance. All that time I was on the internet constantly, reading books and attending support meetings. Seeing and meeting people who had the same problems I'd gone through encouraged me and I knew that if they had done it, I could too.
Each person has their personal tipping point when they decide that surgery is or isn't for them. The main thing is to do your homework, diet if you are able and make up your own mind about what is best for you. Many of us are/were totally unselfish, taking care of everyones needs except our own. Sometimes those we have cared for don't like the idea of us taking some time and caring for ourselves. That's when we have to make the choice to be good to them AND to ourselves and being a happier healthier person ends up being in everyone's best interest. You can be a better wife, husband, mom, dad, uncle, cousin or friend when you are able to participate fully in life's activities.
Hugs and good luck,
Lana
I don't know what your weight, bmi, co-morbidities or life-style is but from 40+ years of dieting experience I have to say that diet pills always worked for me until I lost the weight and quit taking them. Then the weight came right back and brought friends (extra pounds). I think that's probably the reason your PCP doesn't prescribe them. You are doing the right thing by giving yourself time to consider whether you are ready for weight loss surgery. I talked/researched/studied it for about three years but it took seeing my health go downhill rapidly to make me sure surgery was the answer for me. It then took six more months of work to get approval from my insurance. All that time I was on the internet constantly, reading books and attending support meetings. Seeing and meeting people who had the same problems I'd gone through encouraged me and I knew that if they had done it, I could too.
Each person has their personal tipping point when they decide that surgery is or isn't for them. The main thing is to do your homework, diet if you are able and make up your own mind about what is best for you. Many of us are/were totally unselfish, taking care of everyones needs except our own. Sometimes those we have cared for don't like the idea of us taking some time and caring for ourselves. That's when we have to make the choice to be good to them AND to ourselves and being a happier healthier person ends up being in everyone's best interest. You can be a better wife, husband, mom, dad, uncle, cousin or friend when you are able to participate fully in life's activities.
Hugs and good luck,
Lana
Adamsamah, Lana
"WLS is about making better choices, a healthier lifestyle and seeing how little you can eat. Portion control is the key to all weight loss surgeries. Bottom line - it isn't how much you can eat - it is how little you can eat."
I don't live in KC so I can't help you. But I do want to welcome you to the board. I am on a six month Dr. superviesd diet before my insurance will approve me for surgery. If you click on forums at the top of the page there is a great site for Non-Surgical weight loss. The people there are a great encouragement for weight loss. I am doing weigh****chers on-line, where you don't have to go to meetings. I really like it. Another great diet site is sparkpeople.com and it is free. For me the thing that has made the real difference is exercise, exercise, exercise. Again, welcome to the board and good luck with your journey.
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