Welcome!

Welcome to the family Kim, I am 48 and had my wls 13 months ago. 

My knees were so painful that I was using a cane part time.  Now, nearly 100# lighter, I am able to walk several miles with the critters and still have some energy left.  I also have diabetes, took my last insulin shot the day before surgery and am now controlled with pills and diet alone.  My sleep apnea is better, cut the pressure on the cpap mask by more than half of my highest level.  I have noticed improvements in other areas of life too, simply having the energy to do more things.

Looking forward to reading many posts sharing your experiences with the group.  Try to join us for chat on monday evenings.  I send out a reminder each monday with a shortcut to the chat area.  Hugs

Hi,

My name is Diane and I am scheduled for lap band surgery on November 17, 2010.  I am glad to have found this site!  It is eye-opening to read each member's experiences as prepare for this life change.

I look forward to interacting with everyone.

Diane

Welcome Diane! You may want to post your introduction to a new topic post, as many in our group don't notice new postings here.

The time will fly by for you. Congrats on getting through the hoops! As any questions you may have and we'll do our best to help you through.

I am glad you joined us Diane.  The chat reminder comes out each monday for the evening chat session.  Come join the sharing and caring with the group.  I love to share your adventure with frequent postings here on the group page to share you thoughts.  Loser's united.  Hugs

Hi All Glad to be here,
Surgery Oct 27th
Optifast Oct 13th!!
I've met so many success stories I can't wait to have my own story to tell!
Kiki

Hiya Kiki!! welcome to our group! Glad to have you here. Ask any questions you may have for us, and we will do our best to help you!

You may want to post your intro in a new topic , as many members do not notice the posts up in this area f our message board.

Your surgery is going to be on my birthday! Wooo Hooooooo!!! Congrats to you!
I am and plan to remain a success story! Can't wait to witness your transformation as you become one as well!

Kiki, welcome to the group/family.  Looking forward to reading your story too.  Surgery is just around the corner for you.  Congratulations

 Hi everyone, My name is Zoe and im 15day post op and im really looking to read other people's story's, I feel very alone since my op and im finding it very hard to not be regretting having it done, does anyone else feel this way?

Welcome Zoe. When you say you feel very along since your surgery, does this mean you have no one to offer support and understanding? Do you have family that is not supportive? You have found our group, and while we are not at your side in person, we are here. Reach out whenever you need to.

The changes we must make after wls are tremendous. And this isn't the easy wayout that most people believe it is. It does get better as you adjust.

What are the reasons that you find yourself regretting this? I'd really like to help you through this and give you encouragement and inspiration and help you embrace this journey.

I am glad you found our group. I hope we can help you feel so much better about things. Hang in there and please reach out with questions, concerns and feelings.

I personally have never regretted mt RNY. Even in times of struggle I knew it would be a gift to a longer healthier and happier life.

 Hi Patrece,

OK, so i do have family trying to support me but they don't really understand and never wanted me to have the op, so i kinda feel that they are thinking it my own fault i feel this way.

I think here in England things are done very differently to the USA.  I had my op on the Saturday and was home on the Monday with 4 bits of paper explaining what to eat and what not to eat, lots of pills and injections and a follow up appointment, that was it!! i think this is a lot to do with my feelings for the whole thing.

Did you feel unhappy at first? depressed? everyone I have spoken to have said how wonderful this op is yet I hate it, I wish I could go back and not have it done! will this feeling change? I hope so.

Sorry for going on I don't have anyone else to talk to about all this.

On the up side I have lost 48 pounds since I started the whole process, but it as stopped now due to me not eating or drinking enough, the doctors are saying my body as gone into faming (cant spell very well sorry) mode and I need to eat and drink more but I just don't want to or feel to.