Finallly decided to go through with the DS
Here is the post to the questions I had. http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/DS/4564944/Sleeve-to-DS-Qu estions-for-Doc-X-Post/
Again, there are probably way too many but better safe than sorry.
Again, there are probably way too many but better safe than sorry.
I had a tough time my first three months out with my DS, but I wouldn't trade it for anything!
the occasional splurge no longer produces weight gain. In fact, the real job for me now is keeping my weight stable on the upside! I suspected I was going to have trouble putting the brakes on this train!
the occasional splurge no longer produces weight gain. In fact, the real job for me now is keeping my weight stable on the upside! I suspected I was going to have trouble putting the brakes on this train!
HW 405/SW 397/CW 138/GW 160 Do the research! Check the stats!
The DS is *THE* solution to Severe Morbid Obesity!
A. C
on 10/1/12 12:00 pm
on 10/1/12 12:00 pm
You know, I've been thinking about your post.
I'm on the downside to 50. I have struggled with my weight all my life (even when I got to a size 8). My Mom used to bribe me to lose weight (she only wanted the best), it still hurt. My sister who is larger and jealous and older used to sabotage me when I was on a weight loss roll.
You have to do what is right for you. In looking back, I can laugh at all the things Men, Friends and everyone has said to me. Believe me, I've heard it all... (As we all have). Starting with "You have such a pretty face if you'd just lose weight"
After college, I lost a lot of weight on Slimfast. Then dated a wonderful man who was a foodie, only to gain back what I'd lost and much more! At this point, I became a heavyweight.
Then,
I lost it all in the '90's. I had a trainer, lived breathed and ate everything healthy. I had plastic surgery (more than once). It worked for many years. My focus was not on food, my focus then was on living. I did live life to the fullest!
Then in one year, I had an accident and broke my ankle and couldn't walk, exercise or anything. Then I got really sick. My long term significant other and I broke up. So, 4 yrs ago life changed for me once again. I started on the uphill battle with weight once again. I kept thinking... At this point in my life, surgery is my only answer. I finally found a job with "fantastic" health insurance.
The fat stigma is a sad thing in our society. Going back to last fall, the last guy I dated said "I don't care if you are overweight, I just want you healthy". Then contradicting himself, I remember one night (shortly before we broke up), we were going into a place and a porsche was in the parking lot. He said, "If my ship comes in and you get that surgery, I"ll buy you one of those". Jerk!!! We dated for about 5 mo. total before I came to my senses. He calls all the time now, wanting to know how much I've lost... Now, he's just chomping at the bit to see me, calls everyday. I'm not giving him the time of day! I introduced my girlfriend to his friend and now they are getting married. So, he is trying his best to win me back so we can walk down the isle yadadada.... Dream on buddy!
So, here I am.....I had my surgery on Aug 1st.... I'm not a whiney person but my complications have been rough and still are. I haven't even spoken but once of them on here. They are too complicated to go into.
Losing weight this time has been interesting to say the least, some people at my work are so jealous they can't stand it, other's are ecstatic for me. A couple of people did not recognize me today. They said, "I can't believe it's you" "Seriously, I'm still the same person". They didn't mean anything by it but it still speaks volumes to me and a bit hurtful. I'm still overweight. I have a ways to go. Reactions are different now.
So, I want to leave you with this... Be encouraged, just make sure to make the right decision for you!
Always remember, ANY WLS is a tool, we can still put on pounds, just with the DS it's a bit harder unless you are a sugar addict.
This tool comes with gurgles, toots & runs... LOL The Vets tell me to laugh things off. It is hard in the position I'm in at work. I work in an ofc with 2 people. My toots are beginning to get to them. There is nothing I can do about it. Some days are better than other's. One lady doesn't want to work at the same time as me. I bought potpourri and everything. At lunch, I had 2 bites of broccoli (literally 2) with dip, toot-toot-toot. I never had gas from Broccoli before surgery (although I know it's a gassy veggie). I'm not sure what I will do when I do go out on a date again. I'll cross that bridge when I get there. I think I won't eat, just say I'm sick to my stomach or something LOL!
I'm going to an event this week with my roommate. I've got my outfit figured out whi*****ludes 2 poise pads just in case, a big scarf to cover my butt wearing black pants (in case an accident occurs). I am taking my own vehicle because if something happens, I want to get out of there.
That is what life is for me right now. I am laughing at it all now... That doesn't mean I like it...
I'm more consumed with food than I ever have been in my life... Journalling my food went out the window a couple of weeks back... I realized that it was one thing too many for me...
Being real again...
I wish you all the best in your decision!
I'm on the downside to 50. I have struggled with my weight all my life (even when I got to a size 8). My Mom used to bribe me to lose weight (she only wanted the best), it still hurt. My sister who is larger and jealous and older used to sabotage me when I was on a weight loss roll.
You have to do what is right for you. In looking back, I can laugh at all the things Men, Friends and everyone has said to me. Believe me, I've heard it all... (As we all have). Starting with "You have such a pretty face if you'd just lose weight"
After college, I lost a lot of weight on Slimfast. Then dated a wonderful man who was a foodie, only to gain back what I'd lost and much more! At this point, I became a heavyweight.
Then,
I lost it all in the '90's. I had a trainer, lived breathed and ate everything healthy. I had plastic surgery (more than once). It worked for many years. My focus was not on food, my focus then was on living. I did live life to the fullest!
Then in one year, I had an accident and broke my ankle and couldn't walk, exercise or anything. Then I got really sick. My long term significant other and I broke up. So, 4 yrs ago life changed for me once again. I started on the uphill battle with weight once again. I kept thinking... At this point in my life, surgery is my only answer. I finally found a job with "fantastic" health insurance.
The fat stigma is a sad thing in our society. Going back to last fall, the last guy I dated said "I don't care if you are overweight, I just want you healthy". Then contradicting himself, I remember one night (shortly before we broke up), we were going into a place and a porsche was in the parking lot. He said, "If my ship comes in and you get that surgery, I"ll buy you one of those". Jerk!!! We dated for about 5 mo. total before I came to my senses. He calls all the time now, wanting to know how much I've lost... Now, he's just chomping at the bit to see me, calls everyday. I'm not giving him the time of day! I introduced my girlfriend to his friend and now they are getting married. So, he is trying his best to win me back so we can walk down the isle yadadada.... Dream on buddy!
So, here I am.....I had my surgery on Aug 1st.... I'm not a whiney person but my complications have been rough and still are. I haven't even spoken but once of them on here. They are too complicated to go into.
Losing weight this time has been interesting to say the least, some people at my work are so jealous they can't stand it, other's are ecstatic for me. A couple of people did not recognize me today. They said, "I can't believe it's you" "Seriously, I'm still the same person". They didn't mean anything by it but it still speaks volumes to me and a bit hurtful. I'm still overweight. I have a ways to go. Reactions are different now.
So, I want to leave you with this... Be encouraged, just make sure to make the right decision for you!
Always remember, ANY WLS is a tool, we can still put on pounds, just with the DS it's a bit harder unless you are a sugar addict.
This tool comes with gurgles, toots & runs... LOL The Vets tell me to laugh things off. It is hard in the position I'm in at work. I work in an ofc with 2 people. My toots are beginning to get to them. There is nothing I can do about it. Some days are better than other's. One lady doesn't want to work at the same time as me. I bought potpourri and everything. At lunch, I had 2 bites of broccoli (literally 2) with dip, toot-toot-toot. I never had gas from Broccoli before surgery (although I know it's a gassy veggie). I'm not sure what I will do when I do go out on a date again. I'll cross that bridge when I get there. I think I won't eat, just say I'm sick to my stomach or something LOL!
I'm going to an event this week with my roommate. I've got my outfit figured out whi*****ludes 2 poise pads just in case, a big scarf to cover my butt wearing black pants (in case an accident occurs). I am taking my own vehicle because if something happens, I want to get out of there.
That is what life is for me right now. I am laughing at it all now... That doesn't mean I like it...
I'm more consumed with food than I ever have been in my life... Journalling my food went out the window a couple of weeks back... I realized that it was one thing too many for me...
Being real again...
I wish you all the best in your decision!
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