HOLA FAMILIA

Okay well, first of all, just want to let all of ya'll know I'm new here. Here are some quick stats about me. I'm a 25 yrs old tejana, married, no kids (dont have as an excuse for weight gain :( . . . . ) want to be a nurse and have kids. I'm infertile cause I'm what you call morbid obese. I'm considering the surgery and I'm very nervous. If you have any advice to give I'd sure love to hear it. Pre-op/Post op. Whatever. Gracias. Hope to hear from you guys soon . . . .

Hola Karina. First off, let me welcome you to our site, it is not very active but you will always get a response from one of us. The more of us latinas join, the better it gets. I would also like to congratulate you on your decision, I know that it is not an easy one. You will encounter some obstacles on your journey but stay strong and you will soon be on your way to a happy, healthy, and beautiful future. I had my surgery the last day of March '06, it truly has been the best decision of my life. I started at 250lbs, 5' tall, I am now 206 and starting to look and feel fabulous. I still have about 60lbs. to go for my goal and I know that I will be there one of these days. I excercise regularly and keep to my new ways of life (eating). Yes, I do get cravings and I do one of two things, 1. I ignore it and go about my business, telling myself that I never want to look back 2. I take a small taste ( I can swallow or most times I spit it out). My doctor told me that the heavier you are the faster you lose the weight, so good luck to you...you will surely lose it quite fast. Please do yourself a favor and start excercising, you don't want to have loose and hanging skin. Walk a lot and do weights on your arms, thights, back, and abdomen. I have been excercising and hopefully I won't need any cosmetic surgery, my body is coming together very nice, it looks toned (zero loose skin). Get as much info as possible, this site is wonderful and don't listen to the negativity. People do get jelouse and always want to keep you down........... Karina good luck and please keep us posted...we are here for advice, comfort, or just plain venting Warm regards, carolbear p.s. I am also working towards the R.N. license

WOW THATS AWESOME. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR REPLY. I TOO WANT TO BECOME A R.N. I START MY PRE-REQs THIS FALL SEMESTER. I HAVE BEEN WORKING OUT. I JUST STARTED TWO TUESDAY AGO. I AM SO SCARED ABOUT LOOSE SKIN. MY ARMS ARE GROSS AND I HAVE A HANGING BELLY. BUT I AM READY WILLING AND ABLE TO GET STARTED ON THE RIGHT TRACK. I THINK I'M GOING TO TAKE YOUR ADVICE AND TAKE MY CIRCUIT TRAINING UP A NOTCH TO ACHIEVE THE TONING. I HAD TO START ON 15 LBS. TALK ABOUT WEAK. BUT I HOPE TO KEEP IN TOUCH WITH YOU. OH, AND CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR WEIGHT LOSS. LETS SEE THE LAST TIME I WAS 206??? WAS WHEN??? AH, YES BEGINNING 5TH GRADE. AT SIXTH GRADE I WAS AT 245LBS IN A SIZE 24. BUT ANYWAYS I WANT TO BE HEALTHY NOT SO MUCH THIN. I HAVE A LARGE FRAME. SO I FEEL 160- 150 WOULD BE NICE FOR ME.

Hola como estas? Well i have been 3 weeks post today. Yey for me!! I honestly would encourage you to do it I am not going to lie to you it has been hard especially because food has been my way of life foreva and culturally it has been a shock for my whole family but i would do it again in a heartbeat. The changes you have to go through and ur fmaily are hard but hey whatever it takes for you to be healthy again is well worth the work. Any preguntas you may have email me and whatever info i can give you honeslty i will. You have a WLS buddy aqui en California. Cuidate ***Nancy--25 pounds down