I lost over 230 lbs! Coming to terms with me. LONG!

Hey Tina,

NOW there is some serious inspiration! You really said it "I'm never going to stop being uncomfortable if I don't put myself out there" YES! 

YOU are going to do just fine. This is a moment of truth for you and you answered yourself with an absolute YES! Thanks for sharing that with me. I needed it!:)

I hope you have a BLAST and enjoy every second of it!!

Thanks for posting.

Peace,
T

your enthusiasm just jumps off the page!  It is so nice to have a cheerleader in my corner!

THANK YOU!

Anytime, Tina. Seriously-support is everything!!
Peace,
T

Hi all and thanks for raising these issues. I am pre-op and can totally relate.  The more weight i have gained over the years, the more of a loser i have felt. Now the only place i feel competant is at work and taking care of my 2 kids. I hate to go out, and until recently i have not minded being alone and spending time myself, but i have been more and more lonely and withdrawn and it is beginning to bother me. i can't really see losing this body and self image easily. I will deffinitely seek help when the time comes and i feel comfortable enough to go out in the world again. Weird eh, i was an outgoing person with lots of friends until recent years with kids and busy work schedule and the breakdown of my marriage and on and on... all have contributed in a viciouse circle to gaining weight, poorer body and self image, anxiety disorder and feelings of worthlessness. god what a number we can do to ourselves let loose in our own minds.

Thanks again Theresa,
Robin
xx

Hey Robin,

Thanks for your post! I am so glad to hear that you have a great handle on how you are feeling. I think it will help you so very much going into surgery with this self-knowledge. Also knowing you will be OK with reaching out for help if you need it.

And yes-LOL! As you said "What a number we can do to ourselves let loose in our own minds". I like to call that conversation in my mind "The Committee"! LOL! They hold meetings and make big decisions about how I should see things. The trouble with the committee is that they are OUTDATED! Time to fire them and hire a new more positive one!

Thanks SO much for your post and sharing with all of us!

Peace,
Therese

I have told you this before but you really are someone I watch, look up and search for encouragement.  Thanks for alwasy being honest.  :)

This post was awesome and I could relate to it - not exactly same but helpful :)

So proud of you!  xo

And YOU are still a rock star!! :)

It makes it worth everything to know that others can relate and find inspiration. I think that little bit of hope we get from each other carries us on to feeling stronger!

Hugs and Thanks for being such a WONDERFUL support!

Peace,
Therese

Wow, I applaud you for both the work it took to lose the weight and the courage to put yourself out there in telling your story.  I thank you for sharing and for being an inspiration. 

I am new here and have not had surgery yet, still researching all the options.  I can relate to you on many levels though.   I am currently dealing with some depression myself.  At times I feel like I could be an entire week of Oprah shows.  I  was adopted as an infant, raised by parents who both became alcoholics.  I now have a daughter born with a serious health condition called hydrocephalus.  She is eight years old and spent most of her first four years in the hospital, having over 45 surgeries.  She is physically and mentally handicapped.  Now, from a surgery she had last September, she is completely bed ridden.  I also have 3 other children whom I homeschool.  Sometimes I feel like if I just have to carry one more thing, it will be too much. 

I am seeing a really great therapist and am hoping to get rid of some of my emotional baggage as well as some of this physical weight.  I do realize that it is work.  I have lost 50+ pounds several times.  I know I can do it.  I just need a better tool and a lot of great support.

I am totally in your corner and wish you the best.  I am a great person to talk to  and have much compassion.  If I can ever help, don't hesitate.
Peggy

Hi Peggy,

First-WELCOME to OH!! I know how much this placed helped me when I was first starting out. So much valuable information!

I am glad you have found a wonderful therapist. I consider it just another important tool in our box of recovery. We pick up what we need and use it to help heal ourselves.

You certainly have a full plate right now! I know what you mean about that "Just one more thing and I am going to freak" feeling!! And yet-here we are. You with your little ones and your desire for a more healthy life and me wanting to learn to better embrace life! We do have mu*****ommon really.

You are so right when you say you know you can do it. you just need a better tool and a lot of great support! I SO felt exactly the same and it hasn't changed. No matter how far out we get-we always will need these things and the support of each other.

Thanks for being in my corner. I could use that!! I will make sure we are on each other's friend list so we can keep in touch.

Thank you so very much and I am glad you are here with us!!
Peace and Hugs,.
Therese

 Thank you for posting this!!!!  You were so gorgeous before, but you just sparkle now!!!