Poll for Kari - Would you have WLS again?
Really cool thread Debi!
Kari I like Everyone else would do this again in the blink of an eye.
It's the best decision I have ever made and it's come with more benefits than I could have ever seen. I've had one minor complication (pneumonia after 3 mths), and a few major ones (kidney stone at 8 mths out and my internal hernia/bowel obstruction/adhesions at 2 1/2 yrs out). Still I would not change a thing. I've gained more life and a better life. I've found a BFF and more loving friends than any one person deserves. I've found a passion that I'd been seeking but could never find or clearly define until WLS. If being fluffy could finally lead to all of this, then so be it. No regrets and I continue to live it one day at a time. My wish for you is to have an experience that surpasses my own.
All the best to you,
Dennis
Kari I like Everyone else would do this again in the blink of an eye.
It's the best decision I have ever made and it's come with more benefits than I could have ever seen. I've had one minor complication (pneumonia after 3 mths), and a few major ones (kidney stone at 8 mths out and my internal hernia/bowel obstruction/adhesions at 2 1/2 yrs out). Still I would not change a thing. I've gained more life and a better life. I've found a BFF and more loving friends than any one person deserves. I've found a passion that I'd been seeking but could never find or clearly define until WLS. If being fluffy could finally lead to all of this, then so be it. No regrets and I continue to live it one day at a time. My wish for you is to have an experience that surpasses my own.
All the best to you,
Dennis
This is a no-brainer....and here are my top 20 reasons why:
1. Being able to tie my shoes
2. Fitting into a booth
3. Having a lap for Abby to sit on
4. Climbing steps and not being winded
5. Fitting into a seatbelt
6. Fitting into a movie seat
7. Hell, fitting into everywhere!
8. Walking two miles
9. Crossing my legs
10. Buying clothes that I like and not just because they fit
11. Wearing real shoes (not just sneakers)
12. Feeling normal when I walk into a crowded room and not feel like everyone is staring at me
13. Putting on a bathing suit (alright, this one was still tough, but I still did it, and people on the beach never even took notice to me)
14. Dropping from a 5X to an XL top and from a 34W to a 22W pant
15. Dropping from a size 10 ring to a size 7 (oh boy, I have over 100 rings in a size 10)
16. Hearing my children tell me how proud they are of me (this one is really special)
17. Pushing my car seat up. It was always back as far as it would go. Now I find me pushing it up every couple of months.
18. Dancing more than one dance at a time.
19. Accepting invitations without having to worrying if I would "fit" at the restaurant, into their car, etc.
20. Sleeping in bed (I've been sleeping in a recliner for the last 5 years)
There are many, many more reasons, but I'll just leave it at that for now.
1. Being able to tie my shoes
2. Fitting into a booth
3. Having a lap for Abby to sit on
4. Climbing steps and not being winded
5. Fitting into a seatbelt
6. Fitting into a movie seat
7. Hell, fitting into everywhere!
8. Walking two miles
9. Crossing my legs
10. Buying clothes that I like and not just because they fit
11. Wearing real shoes (not just sneakers)
12. Feeling normal when I walk into a crowded room and not feel like everyone is staring at me
13. Putting on a bathing suit (alright, this one was still tough, but I still did it, and people on the beach never even took notice to me)
14. Dropping from a 5X to an XL top and from a 34W to a 22W pant
15. Dropping from a size 10 ring to a size 7 (oh boy, I have over 100 rings in a size 10)
16. Hearing my children tell me how proud they are of me (this one is really special)
17. Pushing my car seat up. It was always back as far as it would go. Now I find me pushing it up every couple of months.
18. Dancing more than one dance at a time.
19. Accepting invitations without having to worrying if I would "fit" at the restaurant, into their car, etc.
20. Sleeping in bed (I've been sleeping in a recliner for the last 5 years)
There are many, many more reasons, but I'll just leave it at that for now.
Eileen
I'm with everyone else about 1 thing!! Yes I'd do it over again if I could turn back time!!! I don't regret not having it sooner! I'm happy with the procedure I had done, if I had done it earlier....I would've had a different procedure!!! I'm down 68 lbs......want to lose 38 more (before I hit 1 year out)!! And I'm almost 3 months out!!!!
Not sure about plastics.....we will see! I'm a lightweight, so hopefully I won't have too many issues. I would love to get a boob job though....never had them (would be soo happy to be a full B)!!!! And the way my butt is sagging......I'm thinking something may have to be done back there!! Plenty of time to think about that though!!!
Great thread Debi!!
Good luck Kari!!!
Not sure about plastics.....we will see! I'm a lightweight, so hopefully I won't have too many issues. I would love to get a boob job though....never had them (would be soo happy to be a full B)!!!! And the way my butt is sagging......I'm thinking something may have to be done back there!! Plenty of time to think about that though!!!
Great thread Debi!!
Good luck Kari!!!
There are never any problems, only solutions. quoted by a dear and special friend!!!
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Starting weight 234 lbs Height 5 ft 6 in
Goal in 7 months (127 lbs)
Currently: 120-123 lbs
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