"Where are they now" ... 4 year 8 month VSGer

Ms Shell
on 8/1/12 10:18 am - Hawthorne, CA

I would like to thank...blah blah!!

It is the BIGGEST hurdle and it's also realizing that my mother's death may have sparked me into action, but it also helped me to not really deal with my FOOD issues in my head. After all my GRIEF guided me for so long after she passed. It's taken my almost 6 years to come to gripes with that...and now it's my time to work on some other things!!

Ms Shell

"WLS is only for people who are ready to move past the "diet" mentality" ~Alison Brown
"WLS is not a Do-Over (repeat same mistakes = get a similar outcome.) It is a Do-BETTER (make lifestyle changes you can continue forever.)" ~ Michele Vicara aka Eggface

Could_It_Be
on 8/1/12 10:24 am

VSG on 06/22/11

I can't imagine dealing with that trauma. You are a powerful woman and I KNOW you can do this!

I bet your mamma is proud of you as well :)

VSG on 6/22/11

Ms Shell
on 8/1/12 12:18 pm - Hawthorne, CA

VSG on 11/26/07

Thank you again!!! I am muddling my way through THIS as we speak. I just said no to a birthday party invitation....so hard to do

"WLS is only for people who are ready to move past the "diet" mentality" ~Alison Brown
"WLS is not a Do-Over (repeat same mistakes = get a similar outcome.) It is a Do-BETTER (make lifestyle changes you can continue forever.)" ~ Michele Vicara aka Eggface

louisamay
on 8/1/12 9:24 am

VSG on 04/27/12

Why wait a month? Come back every day and share your wisdom and experience, and maybe you'll pick up a little newbie enthusiasm while you're at it. Thank you SO much for sharing, and you did a great job by catching yourself before it went too far.

[I'm not gaining weight. I keep lowering my goal!] [I LOVE MY SLEEVE!]

Ms Shell
on 8/1/12 10:19 am - Hawthorne, CA

VSG on 11/26/07

Why...in ALL honesty I have found that I often NEED to take a break from OH. While I desire to empower newbies with MY struggles so that many know I'm not alone some of the things I read affect me and I stop coming.

I can committ to at least once a month...for NOW...

"WLS is only for people who are ready to move past the "diet" mentality" ~Alison Brown
"WLS is not a Do-Over (repeat same mistakes = get a similar outcome.) It is a Do-BETTER (make lifestyle changes you can continue forever.)" ~ Michele Vicara aka Eggface

louisamay
on 8/1/12 10:23 am

VSG on 04/27/12

I totally understand and respect that.

In my case, if I'm not here, it's very likely because I'm not doing what I should be and don't want to be reminded!

[I'm not gaining weight. I keep lowering my goal!] [I LOVE MY SLEEVE!]

Ms Shell
on 8/1/12 11:27 am - Hawthorne, CA

VSG on 11/26/07

Not coming even for a "reason" makes it so easy to NOT be accountable as well. But I remember that my at least once a month post, kept me focused. =) And ummm YOU aren't allowed to stop coming either!!

"WLS is only for people who are ready to move past the "diet" mentality" ~Alison Brown
"WLS is not a Do-Over (repeat same mistakes = get a similar outcome.) It is a Do-BETTER (make lifestyle changes you can continue forever.)" ~ Michele Vicara aka Eggface

louisamay
on 8/1/12 11:35 am

VSG on 04/27/12

Yes, ma'am!

Understood, ma'am!

[I'm not gaining weight. I keep lowering my goal!] [I LOVE MY SLEEVE!]

DuanesGirl
on 8/1/12 9:38 am - KY

VSG on 10/19/10

Hi Ms Shell! I have been struggling in the same ways you have so it's nice to be reminded that I am not alone. Right now I'm training to run my first marathon and I know that only the number of miles I'm running right now is keeping my weight from spiraling upward. Stay true to you and I'll look forward to your insights and ways to continue fighting the good fight.

Ms Shell
on 8/1/12 10:21 am - Hawthorne, CA

VSG on 11/26/07

So when is YOUR marathon?? My 1/2 Marathon is October 28th and I'm scared ****less and I have to keep reminding myself that just because I'm expended more calories I do NOT I repeat do NOT have to eat them.

I look forward to sharing more often!

MS shell

"WLS is only for people who are ready to move past the "diet" mentality" ~Alison Brown
"WLS is not a Do-Over (repeat same mistakes = get a similar outcome.) It is a Do-BETTER (make lifestyle changes you can continue forever.)" ~ Michele Vicara aka Eggface

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