Hey everyone, Wow it has been such a long time since I posted here. Anyways some of you may remember me I was 16 and 300lbs when I got the lap band. Im now 18 and 180lbs!!! yay for me :} anyways I am co-authoring a book with people at Columbia Childrens Hospital. The co-author is actually my nutritionist(not the typical 1's were all use to ). This book is going to be HUGE not only is it telling my story(with build in humor) but it has commentary from bariatric surgeon, nutriniest, psychologists and primary doctors. I am also going to be including a section on recipies(all pretested by me and others) and tid bits of info. This is the first of its kind because it's an acutal fellow teen writing this book versus a doctor. As the book gains populatiry (OH recently did an interview with me regarding my life and the book, look for me in the magazine) I decided to create a site on the OH website. Please feel free to message me!! My OH name is Teen_Obesity_Writers-Cortney and the Co-Author is Teen_Obesity_Writers-Janet friend request us!!

Hi Jennifer, Congratulations on your surgery!  How are you doing?  Are you still in high School?  My son is 18 and my heart breaks for him because of his weight.  Neither he nor I have mentioned surgery (I've had gastric bypass), but I want to be prepared in case he does bring it up.  In my opinion, I give you lots of credit for taking control and for being so brave!  Any details that you'd like to share would be appreciated.   Good luck!

 

Tina

I have to say that I AM Bi-polar, and I don't act like that with my kids. I know that you are angry with your mom, and I'm sure that you have your reasons, but accusing her of a serious mental illness is not the answer. She may have a mental health issue, but saying something like that will just offend some people (besides, people with bi-polar do NOT have split personalities).  I did not see the show, but I do have an over-weight child of my own and I am waiting for WLS myself.  I think that trying to keep a positive attitude is the most important thing here. Right now it sounds like you are very worried about what other people are saying/thinking about you. PLEASE, don't let that affect you. I'm sure that you have many positive qualities, we all do. Try to focus on those and also build a support group around you. Be with people that are good to you and supportive. Doesn't sound like you need ANYMORE negativity in your life. I hope that you are able to find the solution. In the meantime, eat healthy, try to exercise and stay positive. You are the only one that has to be happy with what you see in the mirror.