"I didn't want the surgery to take away my responsibility" Uhh, WHAAAAT?
Howdy, I am post-op 5mos. I was watching Superskinny Vs Superfat, and a lady, who had a BMI of 51 decided against surgery because - the title of this post.
Really?!?! Really?!? Post-ops have A LOT OF RESPONSIBILITIES -- all Good!!! Here are mine:
* I have a responsibility to myself to get 110gm of protein a day (for starters, as a young pre-op)
* I have a responsibility to myself to get 64oz of water a day -- at least
* I have a responsibility to myself to take my vitamins
* I have a responsibility to myself to get my labs
* I have a responsibility to myself to give my body the activity it needs to thrive
All of these responsibilities ARE FOR LIFE. They are not optional. Anybody who thinks that having surgery absolves them of ever having to care for themselves, or anyone who thinks that bariatric surgery is a free pass to continue unhealthy habits (emotional ones, food habits, bad sex with stupid people, etc.), is deluded.
In addition, they have been "featuring" a woman who is 369lbs, who has horrific co-morbidities, as an example of everything that can go wrong if you don't take care of yourself. She is going to have a VSG...
Really?!? a VSG? for someone with an extremely high BMI? And yes, I am biased. Why is no one recommending the DS for this woman? UGH!!!!!
Thanks for listening. My computer and internet is still buggy so please forgive any delay in responding.
Really?!?! Really?!? Post-ops have A LOT OF RESPONSIBILITIES -- all Good!!! Here are mine:
* I have a responsibility to myself to get 110gm of protein a day (for starters, as a young pre-op)
* I have a responsibility to myself to get 64oz of water a day -- at least
* I have a responsibility to myself to take my vitamins
* I have a responsibility to myself to get my labs
* I have a responsibility to myself to give my body the activity it needs to thrive
All of these responsibilities ARE FOR LIFE. They are not optional. Anybody who thinks that having surgery absolves them of ever having to care for themselves, or anyone who thinks that bariatric surgery is a free pass to continue unhealthy habits (emotional ones, food habits, bad sex with stupid people, etc.), is deluded.
In addition, they have been "featuring" a woman who is 369lbs, who has horrific co-morbidities, as an example of everything that can go wrong if you don't take care of yourself. She is going to have a VSG...
Really?!? a VSG? for someone with an extremely high BMI? And yes, I am biased. Why is no one recommending the DS for this woman? UGH!!!!!
Thanks for listening. My computer and internet is still buggy so please forgive any delay in responding.
Peace and Love
Lisey is my Angel
Lisey is my Angel
Patty- Yes! Thank you! I want to add: Why should I continue to mope along in this blubbering body? I mean, what did I do to deserve this Stay Puft Marshmallow body? Should I struggle like mad to get healthy "on my own" without the "fix" of a surgery? Should I be permitted to get a surgery only if it will continue encouraging me to diet like a fiend and exercise like a fiend? Do I not deserve "normal" or is that reserved for everyone else who say things to me like, "OMG! Why do you want to have a drastic surgery, I know someone who died!" or "Can't you lose weight on your own?"
So so sad! Most obese people feel like it's their fault and most 'normies' reinforce that by telling them so. I can't stand that kind of thinking but it was just a few short years ago I too thought that way. Thank goodness I saw the light and found the DS!
Ruby
Ruby
tazmaddy34 is my HW/SW/CW/GW 346/335/183/150 5'4.25"