Running From the Truth and Pain

I hate to sound like I regret my decision to have gastric by-pass. I wouldn't change my decision for the world. But I can't help but feel depressed. I am a year and a half post op. I've only lost 100 pounds total. That, I know is my own fault. I have not followed the diet like I should have. I guess I just got frustrated when I didn't lose the weight as easily as I thought I would. I also allowed other things in my life to take a priority over my weight and health. As a result, I have not seen a doctor since my 6 month check-up with the surgeon. I spent so much time in doctors offices leading up to surgery and for 6 months after, that I had enough and just have not forced myself to make an appointment. I know I could be jeopardizing my health (risking vitamin difficiences, etc) but I just can't bring myself to go to the doctor. Partly because I'm embarassed that I have not lost more weight, partly, because I just so sick of doctors. I want to turn my life around and I know that my weight is not going to change if I don't start taking control and finding the motivation within myself to make the change. Does anyone have any advice to help get me back on the right track?

Hey Girl! I know how you feel! I am pre-op and the way you feel is how I became overweight. I was just so sick and tired of being sick and tired. I hated going to the Dr all the time about one aliment or another that was caused by being obese. The Dr can't make you feel any worse about yourself than you already do. You have been given a great tool to "HELP" you lose the weight. Now make that appt and that first step to get back on track because YOU deserve it!

Hi Joanne I am 15 mo out and am stuck at 225 but you know what ? I didn't gain my weight in a year so I don't expect to lose it that fast either. I am also the weight I was when I was about 25 years old ( I am now 53). I feel better than I have in a long time. I do see my doctor, I have a hernia that will need to be repaired soon. Maybe if you try to go back to basics and chart what you are eating that may help. Make sure you get your vitamins and protein in. I have found that when I get in more protein I seem to lose a little faster. I am down 109 pounds from my highest and 96 since pre op. I also wonder if this is where I am supposed to be. but I am happy where I am for now. Hopefully this journey isn't over yet. I have talked to people that are 3 plus years out and they are still losing. I like to go to www.sparkpeople.com to track my intake. They also give you exercise ideas. I also like to go to www.thinnerself.com he has charts you can track your weight and measurements. Good Luck, Sandy

You need to get back to basics and JUST DO IT!!   Don't waste all your sacrifices, hard work, risks, etc. that you went thru to be given this opportunity.  Use it!   After five years, I started gaining a bit because I forgot I was one of THOSE people....people with GB who ALWAYS needed to be on guard against excess weight.  So I got back to basics (protein drinks, protein snacks, protein...protein...protein....and lots of veggies and fruits, cut out white stuff, etc., etc.) and am happy to say my "tool" is now working for me again and helping me get off the couple of pounds I put on.   YOU CAN DO IT!!!