Topic #7

Ok, try this one on for size.... What was your defining "moment" in deciding to have this surgery? If you are post op, what is your best "moment" so far? -Donna *For me the moment was when my partner and I got into a big fight, redefining our relationship. One thing that concerned her was that I was more focused on trying to get pregnant than on making myself healthy enough to have a good, safe pregnancy. Id been looking into it, and was already on waiting lists "in" the process at Kaiser. I was just kind of going with the flow of "what ever happens first is meant to be". But then, I made my commitment to the surgery. My best moment so far? Hmmmm, well, I think it was when I got into a size 20 skort. Or maybe when I put on and actually kind of fit into an old pair of size 18 shorts. Or maybe when one of DP's coworkers didnt recognize me. Or maybe every time I shock people by showing them my huge scar. Or maybe was when DP put her arms all the way around me at my arms....

Great Topic! Hmm, defining moment for me was when my Dr. told me I would have to go on insulin for my diabetes control, since oral medication was no longer effective. I just couldn't lose enough weight to help control it. Best moment??? I will list those that come to mind: - hugs.........what a wonderful feeling to be so close - crossing my legs - sitting comfortably in an airplane - buying 'fashionable' clothes - not sweating so much - Walking, and my partner having a hard time keeping up - Compliments - Not so many staring people........I'm still goofy but not fat & goofy - less backaches That's it for now, but there are so many......... Pat

Hmm..Mine was when i was told about my sleep apnea. Just got approved so no after moments YET.

Excellent choice! My defining moment was turning 40 and reflecting on my life...it may be more than half over....do I want to spend the rest of this time miserable about my weight? I always thought that maybe I could do it for real this time. I lost over a hundred pounds 3 times in my adult life and once in my adolescence. If I was going to do it....and keep it off, I would have done it by now. That was when I bit the bullet and signed up. The best moment for me so far is when I realized that I weigh LESS than the LIE I put on my driver's license!!!!!!!!!

Hi Donna - I'm back from my most recent travels. Good questions My most defining moment was when my brother David was here visiting at xmas time - he's diabetic and pays no attention to eating healthy foods. I didn't want his future, healthwise - and he has a 7 year old daughter. And I knew that if I didn't decide and have the surgery I would be diabetic soon. Post -op only about 10 weeks - but have had good moments - people telling me I look good (already) - My partner telling me I look more like I did when we met almost 13 years ago. Having clothing from 2 months ago really be too big. Buying xl tanks tops - not 2x or 3x. Not wheezing. I haven't used my emergency asthma meds since the day of surgery. I was using them at least every day prior. Thanks, Ruth