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I talk with Mary (Magnolia Mary) on the Atkins site off and on.
Did you know I was going to have RNY 2 years ago and got cold feet. My doc was very through and I had all the tests and lab work and counseling and even scheduled surgery. I did so well on the pre-surgery low carb program I decided to try Atkins before making the big commitment to re-routing my insides. I haven't lost enough to not have the sleep apnea which was found during the sleep study but I have learned alot!
Good luck with your continued efforts. I know my guy promised ALL his patients lost 100 pounds.
I did get down to 201 lbs... but always tetered between 215 and 230...
right now I'm up to 240 and I went to see a surgeon. I alwyas said that this would be my last resort - and I think I'm at the end of my rope.
First things first.... my insurance does cover it, but if my primary can't provide information regarding 6 months worth of dieting that they find adequate, I'll have to find a new primary and start with 6 months worth of diet info. I have to have an endoscopy and a sleep study... and could possibly get on the schedule for June.
I gotta tell ya... Im tired! I think I gave it my best shot and at my best I had lost 120 lbs on my own,.. now I believe I could use the tool!
Hope all is well with you, Holly... and Janine! Wonder how her surgery went!!! Lawd, we all scattered to the wind!
Is neecee still around or anyone?
I've been struggling with being overwieght my whole life and at 32 I'm beginning to realize that weight struggles are like any other "addition". Some people smoke, some do drugs, some starve, some cut, and some of us eat! I've always wondered what was wrong with me? Why was I so heavy and I'm starting to realize more and more that I consistantly have the "I can't do it" attitude and that's just bringing me down.
Since September I've been in the process of getting my clearances for gastric bypass but the more I research the less I want to do it and I'm really doing my best to work through my psychological issues with food. So many people that have had this surgery say that it may force you to eat less and for the first year or two the weight just poors off, BUT.... everything has a price. Unless your friend works on the mental portion of her being overweight; chances are her WLS will fail her in 5 years, because as soon as she's able to go back to eating the things she used to there's a good chance she will.
I'm not saying all people do... not by any means because I have several family members who've done the surgery with great success, but for me... I'm just beginning to really question whether I want to do it. There are just so many unknowns, and no two people have the same experience.
I think if you've lost 30 lbs already on your own to keep it up. Something I'm starting to realize that I have always ignored is the fact that I'M IMPORTANT, and the I CAN DO THIS. I have expressed all of this with my family and they are all on board with helping me do this. It can be done.
Not sure if you've ever watched the Biggest Loser on NBC Tuesday nights. It's very inspiring... it's all about digging deep inside and really telling yourself you are so worth this!
Good luck to you...
Peace & Blessings... Kelly 
HW 292 / CW 191 / GW 130
Hi ladies -
I am in the process of getting my clearances for RNY Gastric bypass surgery but just like you mommy3x, I've had some changes to my insurance and even though they will cover it 100%, they will only do so at one specific hospital. I don't have the option to go where I wanted unless I want to pay for 60% of the procedure.
I too am leaning towards trying again the right way. My sister is very supportive and on board with losing weight with me. She's had 2 children in the last 3 years and has put on some weight herself.
I'm most concerned with all the unknowns. Everyone who has surgery is different in every way. From the foods you can tolerate to the complications, etc. It's scary the way things need to be "re-routed", and the chances of failure are common. Weightloss in my PERSONAL opinion is about 95% mental. I know I can do this... but like you I'm looking for support too and these boards are great!!
Peace & Blessings... Kelly
HW 292 / CW 191 / GW 130
It's nice to meet you, I'm new as well. I started out at 200 a couple years ago and got down to 145 now I'm on optifast to lose the last 45lbs I'm only 4'9 so thats within my healthy weight range hee hee. Congratulations on your 81lbs loss! :D
I'm KitCat
and I'm new to the forum. I'm looking to make some friends who are going through the same struggles as I am and to create a support system I have been on optifast for 4 weeks today, The first 2 weeks I lost 5 lbs each week but the last two weeks I've only lost a total of 3lbs combined
I'm on 4 of the ready to drink shakes and 1 bar a day plus my 64oz of water. I have been following the diet to the exact letter I even drink more water somedays I think maybe a couple times I didnt make the water but more often then not its to the letter and I haven't eatin a single thing off plan. I'm not sure why I'm not losing more weight. Does anyone have any suggestions? So I need to introduce myself here. My name is Kevin and I've lost 81 lbs (247 to 166). I was at bodyfat of 28.8% and I'm now 14-15%.
Nice to meet you all.
Here are some pictures from when I was obese:
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(Second photo is at about 10 lbs loss)
Current: 81 lbs lost
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I hope to contribue something here.
Kevin
I thought about surgery too when I was obese. I hated myself. I still hate myself sometimes, lol, but that's another issue. Anyway, I felt bad being so obese, even my family told me to lose weight.I I had trouble breathing and I had the what I call the infamous side fat. I thought about surgery alot. I didn't think I could lose it all through diet and excerise and maintain. But I have. So can you.
