another week without news, but lost 5 pounds!!!
I am trying to be patient... I really am, however I'm surprised that nobody got a call yet.
Maybe someone did and that they are not in the forum, however we're quite a few of Dr. S' patients. I don't want to sound too anxious (but I am) however I was under the impression that things were going to go faster from both the waiters and the doc.
It might be a blessing that I have to wait. We're really really good nutrition wise. 5 pounds feels like a lot actually and Mike is losing too but I don't know how much he lost.
I get chocked up about the whole thing sometimes. My family is more supportive since they know that I'm determined however my Dad's mission is to prove me wrong and that I should do it naturally. He's cutting back quite a bit and lost 40 pounds and deep down I think he's doing it to prove to me that it can be done. I have to admit that I have my ups and downs... doubts and worries. I'm 99% sure that I want to do this with, especially with all the support I'm getting and the support I'm giving myself, but a very small part of me is worried.
Does anybody else feel the same way??
Maybe someone did and that they are not in the forum, however we're quite a few of Dr. S' patients. I don't want to sound too anxious (but I am) however I was under the impression that things were going to go faster from both the waiters and the doc.
It might be a blessing that I have to wait. We're really really good nutrition wise. 5 pounds feels like a lot actually and Mike is losing too but I don't know how much he lost.
I get chocked up about the whole thing sometimes. My family is more supportive since they know that I'm determined however my Dad's mission is to prove me wrong and that I should do it naturally. He's cutting back quite a bit and lost 40 pounds and deep down I think he's doing it to prove to me that it can be done. I have to admit that I have my ups and downs... doubts and worries. I'm 99% sure that I want to do this with, especially with all the support I'm getting and the support I'm giving myself, but a very small part of me is worried.
Does anybody else feel the same way??
Woohoo 5 pounds!!
I am wondering too about the delay. Trying to be very patient but figured at least Monica would have heard by know ... girl, you better be checking your mail and answering machine!!!! LOL
Of course he told me "winter" which officially goes from Dec to Mar so still have time to have another appointment, do the liquid diet and have the surgery before the middle of Mar.... and no doubt this summer we will be sitting by the pool saying how fast everything went!
In the meantime, everyone goes through the worry, doubt, ups and downs. Which is good because it helps you think of all the pros and cons so that you are fully prepared with your decision (...uh sorta fully, lol).
That is great about your husband and father. I really hope they can lose and keep what ever extra weight they have. But that doesn't mean that it "proves" that is the right method for you or me or anyone else. This is not the easy way out. Every surgery comes with life changes to be successful.
Focus on the positive - 5 pounds, great life style changes, new friends. It will do you a world of good to be at the meeting tomorrow (today) so bundle up and get your butt there!
M
I am wondering too about the delay. Trying to be very patient but figured at least Monica would have heard by know ... girl, you better be checking your mail and answering machine!!!! LOL
Of course he told me "winter" which officially goes from Dec to Mar so still have time to have another appointment, do the liquid diet and have the surgery before the middle of Mar.... and no doubt this summer we will be sitting by the pool saying how fast everything went!
In the meantime, everyone goes through the worry, doubt, ups and downs. Which is good because it helps you think of all the pros and cons so that you are fully prepared with your decision (...uh sorta fully, lol).
That is great about your husband and father. I really hope they can lose and keep what ever extra weight they have. But that doesn't mean that it "proves" that is the right method for you or me or anyone else. This is not the easy way out. Every surgery comes with life changes to be successful.
Focus on the positive - 5 pounds, great life style changes, new friends. It will do you a world of good to be at the meeting tomorrow (today) so bundle up and get your butt there!
M
Live, Love, Laugh - Life is short so enjoy today!
Michelle Clark
Canadian Mom, Tupperware Manager and AVON Leader
Angel to Charline (New Maryland) & Chrissy
Michelle Clark
Canadian Mom, Tupperware Manager and AVON Leader
Angel to Charline (New Maryland) & Chrissy
Nope :/
No news. I'm not disapointed or discouraged after what the secretary told Anitalynn (possibly know more next week or so).
We have to remmeber that we are dealing with the NB Health system and there are bound to be delays. I was told by Dr. S late dec or early jan.The timelines he all gave us were pretty much on the top of his head because his section in the hospital was not set up yet.
I saw him on his first day, he did not even have any paper info or an actual band to show me. He gave us timelines on what he assumed would be right, but unfortunately- there has been delays.
I'm anxious but also happy that his staff is getting prepared properly. Since there is a two week pre op diet, and some pre op testing, I expect Feb or March for me. I think it's better to be realistic at this point than to get down and depressed about it.
I was on Dr. B's list for almost two years so I mean what's a few months wait?
Stay strong girls! If you're are done in 2009 you've managed to achieve what most on this board have not been able to do!
No news. I'm not disapointed or discouraged after what the secretary told Anitalynn (possibly know more next week or so).
We have to remmeber that we are dealing with the NB Health system and there are bound to be delays. I was told by Dr. S late dec or early jan.The timelines he all gave us were pretty much on the top of his head because his section in the hospital was not set up yet.
I saw him on his first day, he did not even have any paper info or an actual band to show me. He gave us timelines on what he assumed would be right, but unfortunately- there has been delays.
I'm anxious but also happy that his staff is getting prepared properly. Since there is a two week pre op diet, and some pre op testing, I expect Feb or March for me. I think it's better to be realistic at this point than to get down and depressed about it.
I was on Dr. B's list for almost two years so I mean what's a few months wait?
Stay strong girls! If you're are done in 2009 you've managed to achieve what most on this board have not been able to do!
Hey Rachel
Your father must love you very much. He only wants the best for you, but that does not mean that he is right. You have to decide what is right for yourself. I waited far too long to pursue WLS and have almost lost my life a couple of times in the process. I am diabetic as a result of having severe hemorrhagic pancreatic which destroyed my pancreas. If you are only as young as your oldest organ, I am in big trouble! I am sure that the whole series of events that left me where I am today was triggered by being obese. I wish I could have had WLS 25 years ago. WLS will extend my life, but not as much as having it done 25 years ago would have. If you can take the weight off and keep it off for life, without WLS, wonderful, However, when you look deep in your heart & soul, is that realistic? If the answer is no, you are not weak, not morally lacking, or anything else that blames you. You have the disease called obesity. Don't wait until it causes you life shortening damage, have the WLS. Educate your father about the band (I think that was your choice). Explain to him that if were ever to cause problems, it is reversible. Give him some written information, if you try to convince him, you are both likely to fall into father-daughter roles.
All that being said all that, I have that 1% doubt too. For me, it is fear of failure. A fear of being in the 20% that either fail to lose the weight or regain the weight. I hope that fear will help me (&you) to remember that the band has not transformed in to one of those skinny people that can eat anything. I will always have to work at my weight loss and maintenance.
Charline
PS Congrats on the 5 pounds. I am still slugging away at re-loosing 4 pounds to get me back to where I was before Christmas! It sure will be nice not to have to loose pounds over and over and over and....................................
Your father must love you very much. He only wants the best for you, but that does not mean that he is right. You have to decide what is right for yourself. I waited far too long to pursue WLS and have almost lost my life a couple of times in the process. I am diabetic as a result of having severe hemorrhagic pancreatic which destroyed my pancreas. If you are only as young as your oldest organ, I am in big trouble! I am sure that the whole series of events that left me where I am today was triggered by being obese. I wish I could have had WLS 25 years ago. WLS will extend my life, but not as much as having it done 25 years ago would have. If you can take the weight off and keep it off for life, without WLS, wonderful, However, when you look deep in your heart & soul, is that realistic? If the answer is no, you are not weak, not morally lacking, or anything else that blames you. You have the disease called obesity. Don't wait until it causes you life shortening damage, have the WLS. Educate your father about the band (I think that was your choice). Explain to him that if were ever to cause problems, it is reversible. Give him some written information, if you try to convince him, you are both likely to fall into father-daughter roles.
All that being said all that, I have that 1% doubt too. For me, it is fear of failure. A fear of being in the 20% that either fail to lose the weight or regain the weight. I hope that fear will help me (&you) to remember that the band has not transformed in to one of those skinny people that can eat anything. I will always have to work at my weight loss and maintenance.
Charline
PS Congrats on the 5 pounds. I am still slugging away at re-loosing 4 pounds to get me back to where I was before Christmas! It sure will be nice not to have to loose pounds over and over and over and....................................
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Excellent and wise words Charline, well said. Rachel, your dad does indeed love you very very much but as Charline said, just because he loves you does not make him right about this. You know what is right for you, you know whether you could do it the conventional way or not. Ultimately you are the one who has to make the decision and you have to do it from the right place not because you are trying to please or validate your father. This is one instance in life where this is really all about you and nobody else. This is the one time of all times that you have to put yourself on the top of your list. Once your dad sees you succeed and sees you healthy and happy and able to live your life fully he will know that you did the right thing. And I seriously doubt that he will ever stop loving you, he may disagree with you but he will always be your dad.
Ann
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