Coming out of the shadows..........very very nervously!!

Hello all, I am V, a food addict.......that's truly how I feel I need to introduce myself.  I am having a very difficult time even admitting how much I weigh (222 at 5 ft 1 in).  I look in a mirror....only from the neck up.......when I happen to get caught in a full length mirror I am appalled.

I feel as though I am going through all of this kind of being led by a Higher Power.  Everything keeps falling into place.......went to a WLS seminar, happened to have my annual physical a week later, my doctor set me up for a bone density test, and I was able to get in to see DR VerSteeg that same day!  Have already done the MMPI and other tests, am going in to see nutritionist next week.

EEEKkkk, help I am getting cold feet.  Not really, but it just seems so surreal.  Anyone feel this way?

Well, anyway.......that is a little about me.  I am so excited and nervouse and have taken comfort in reading all of your posts to one another.  And knowing that it is "ok"!!! 

V

hi "V"!!! welcome to OFF!!! loads of support here for you and anyone else that happens in....you have made the most important decision in your life!!! you won't regret having WLS at all!! my only regret was not having it done sooner in my life!!!! you see my avitar? i never in a million years thought i would ever get on a horse again!!!! soooo many things i can do now that i am 146 pounds lighter!!! life is good again for me!!! i also was a food aholic and still have trouble with foods...wish i would "dump" so i would leave the sugar alone!!! wishing you the best on your journey to a healthier new you!!!! you won't regret it like i said....sure there are ups and downs but the outcome is WONDERFUL!!!!

hugs

Welcome V - you have stumbled on a great board of wonderful caring folks...They will offer encouragement, support, and there is a ton on information out there to help you get to where you want to go.  And many times, I have found myself laughing and chuckling about some of the posts....

Are you planning to go with RNY or the band?  And tell us where do you live and all the good stuff.... LOL 

As for being a bit of anxious - sure, who isn't?  But I only wish I could've done my band sooner in life.  However, I feel that things happen the way they do for a reason.  I am so happy with my band and what I have accomplished.

Once again,
Welcome !

Shelia

Welcome V, 
My surgery was only three weeks ago and I was nervous too.  But already I feel so much more in control of my eating and have dropped 25 pounds since then.  It amazes me that I rarely feel hunger now so it is easier to eat as I should.  Next step for me is a few sessions with a psych person to talk about my emotional eating.  
If the Universe has set your boat in this stream, I say stop struggling against the current and go with the flow.  Nothing you really want is upstream.
Best wishes in health and happiness, Carmel Valley Linda

Hi V... welcome to the OFF board. I'm pretty much a newbie here too. I am also 5'1 and weigh 293.... was 298 a month ago, don't know how I lost 5 lbs but I'll take it LOL...

This is a great place to be... lots of friendly folks here and loads of info...

Looking forward to getting to know you~
Hugs, Chevy in Texas

Hello V,

Welcome to OFF.  I understand excatly how you feel!  I am also 5'1" but I started this journey at 319.  I am now down to 274 after lapband on Aug 12.  Come on and join us on the losers bench.

Good morning to you, V, and welcome to OFF. Here is the place that you will find sharing, caring and unconditional love. Please post often so we can get to know you. Remember that most of us have been where you are right now and it does get better. The uncertainty and all that goes with it does leave and then it just anticipation, and nervous anticipation at times. I remember thinking as I left for the hospital to have my rny that I could do it on my own. Funny thing is that I was 53 and never able to do it on my own before. What miracle happened overnight? ha ha

Welcome again to our family and just pull up a comfy chair and chat a while with us. We do so love to chat!

Hi V!!! You've come to the right place. I have been welcomed here with wide open arms!
I'm waiting on my approval and surgery date. I'm excited and nervous at the same time.
We will be starting our new life soon so we have every reason to be scared. We can come here anytime and get the great wisdom and advise of these people that have been there. It sure helps me alot too to read these posts.
Welcome and HUGS
Pam

Welcome darlin We are here for you. It is an amazing, frightening journey.Butthen all of a sudden after umping through all the hoops. It is over, and life and health just keep getting better and better and you ask yourself.. Why did I wait so long?? We are glad you are here. Blessings

Welcome V ,

There is so much to learn and absorb, it can be overwhelming. We will help calm your fears and answer questions.

Annette