First class is this month

Hello everyone! I wanted to introduce myself. My name's Melody and i've been overweight since puberty struck.

I went from a normal weight to overweight it feels like overnight. I am currently at 333 pounds and 6'2". I have been hovering around this weight for what seems like forever but 17+ years. I am 36 years old and a type two diabetic(taking insulin and metformin). I have been researching WLS for over a year. My GP and me had a serious talk about this and with his approval and my psychiatrists approval I got the referral! I start my classes later this month. I'm so excited! BUT...I'm also very scared.

I have tried to lose weight since before high school. The most i've lost is 50 pounds during 9th grade. It came back. I've tried just about everything and with the medications I have to take it is so hard! It just doesn't budge. I have kept my A1c at a good number for the past 4 years and the weight still doesn't come off. I also am dealing with complications from diabetes. I have diabetic retinopathy and have had to have surgery on my left eye and numerous treatments in both eyes.

I've always put others before me. Now I am taking my health, happiness and future into my own hands. I am worth it, I deserve to feel good about myself!

I've been lurking for a few months now and you are all so inspiring and thoughtful. I have a few good friends who have been taken the WLS path and they are so inspiring!

Welcome! You are worth it, and this board is a great resource.

Thank you so much!

Welcome to OH, Melsbells!! I weighed 360 lbs for the better part of 30 years. I had VSG last Halloween, and it was the best decision of my life. I, too, was T2 Diabetic on metformin. My blood sugar now stays between 95-115, and I haven't taken metformin since 2 weeks prior to surgery.

I haven't weighed what I do now since I was right out of high school, and that was 40 years ago! I hope you decide what the right path is for you, and best wishes on a bright future!

I am hoping to get off insulin and metformin. Thank you for the welcome!

Welcome, Melody! Sadly, we can't win this battle with our metabolisms alone. The journey can be scary, but once you make up your mind to do what's best for you, most of that fear transforms into determination.
This tool will help with that "control" that so eludes us. Best of everything as you begin this adventure. Cheering you on!

Thank you for the welcome! I appreciate the well wishes!

Of course you are worth it!!! We seem to put our families always in front of us, I personally do that all the time, but I am also tired of that. I have to take care of me. I recently had a visit to ICU because of complications with the lap band and I can tell you It was eye opening. I decided to take the lap band off and do a revision and focus on ME. I want to lose this weight.

My life always behind, I even send my kids and husband on vacations because I am so self-conscious about my weight and how bad I look. I am tired of that, I want to go TOO!

This is our time girl! lets do it together!!!

Yes, it is! I have never been skinny as an adult or even teenager. I am ready to do something for me.

Thank you!

Welcome Melody! This place is such a great source of support and information.

Congratulations on taking the first step to ha e the conversation with your doctor and register for the class. It's a big step! I am still pre-op, and waiting eagerly for my surgery date.

I get what you mean about putting others first. I think probably most of us here do. I've done tons of work on creating boundaries for myself that work, that don't offend others, but that allow me to put my needs first (at least most of the time, and never last!). It's all part of my "getting ready for surgery" plan... because I didn't feel that I could be successful without it. I felt I would fall into old patterns and traps otherwise.

I am not saying that should be part of your plan. I do know being successful at this is as much or more about mental prep as it is food. So if you find you have challenges in that area, I think you said you're already in therapy... maybe figure it out there?

Wishing you every success on this journey!!!