Is it normal

Is it normal to become obsessed with anything to do with WLS? I'm constantly reading the websites off of here. I just can't get my mind off of the possibility. BTW, my name is Jan, Jereni is my nickname (means Peace)

I was obsessed. To the point that I didnt even socialize with my family. I was constantly on this board-- my life revolved around my surgery-- after 2 denials I just thru my hands up in the air and said screw it. I gotta get back to my family anyway... haha... then I was approved.

Yep, and I am STILL obsessed! You are okay, girlie! Smoochies Arlies

UHHHHH YHEA! I'm Obsessed with my WLS also , i read this board about 500, 000 times aday. Its on my mind 24/7 i cant do anything without thinking about the surgery or will i loose wt if i do this or will i gain if i dont do that. On and on all day everyday! I want to be normal again! I dont know if this will get better with time or not i was odsessed with getting the surgery, now i got it i odsess over having it and ruining it, and not loosing the wt.GRRRRRRRRRR OCD is not FUN! LOL dawn

Dawn--- I hear you!!!!! It is terrifying to me to think that I could gain back. I need yall's support and maybe professional help. I don't mean to have a pity party. glenda

Yes, because it is a life changing decision to have WLS and you need support to continue the quest, every day!!!!! The board helps me so much with adjusting my viewpoints, seeing myself and having validation for what I do or do not do! It helps and anyone who is going thru this process does benefit from using the board, whether you just lurk or post too! You MUST be obsessed with yourself and your health if you are to be successful in this quest to lose the weight by surgical means, otherwise you can become very ill, and if you are not fully committed to do it then you need to forget WLS! It is not for the faint hearted person or one who waivers in their resolve.........