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I totally understand about not being able to afford the surgery. You look like a very hard worker and a determined person. Just keep your head up and everything will come around. I can understand not having enough time in one day. If you have any days off, you can see if you can get you a lil counseling. But if you can't this forum can help you a little. I love this website. If I need to vent, I can. 
 I have been married for almost 13 yrs, and our marriage hasn't always been  perfect. But I do know from pass relationships, how break ups can be. Before I met my husband I was in a 5yr relationship. I had met this guy when I was about 16yrs old. It was a CRAZY relationship and when we broke up (I just had to leave him alone), it was VERY HARD. He was very controlling (hope i spelled that right). He was verbally abusive, etc. One time he told me, NO ONE WILL WANT YOU, YOU ARE TOO FAT!!! So you just need to stay with me. The messed up thing was I BELIEVED him, SMDH!! Now, I don't regret the relationship, because it taught me my self worth. He didn't deserve me at all. If a man can't respect you and love you for WHO you are, and have your back thru WHATEVER you are going thru. Then he doesn't DESERVE YOU...

Girl, I don't need to lose 100lbs to have my breast to  look like a 60yrs old. My girls have always lived in the south, LMAO!!!  Now they are shrinking, that going to be HARD. My hubby understands both of our bodies will change and I think he will be alright. Now me dealing might be another story, because I haven't got there yet. If you ever need to vent or just need some support, I will listen...

Take Care and  be Strong...

Lynn

Welcome Laurie. This is a good place to find support as I found out a year ago. I'm very sorry about your accident but glad you've reovered enough to move forward. Good luck!
Amalia

I'm still new to the VSG.  I am 5 weeks out post op.  I start on real foods tomorrow.  Meaning I can have chicken, turkey, fish as well as vegies.  Your Dr. will give you a guide to follow.  Eventually you will be able to eat regular good foods.  My guide shows that I can have red meat at six months.  Just always check with your Dr.  I had my surgery on June 6th 2011.  I have been really lucky because I haven't had any problems at all.  No nausea no cramps.  All the foods I have tried have agreed with me.

Good luck with your surgery and keep us all informed.  Don't forget to ask questions questions questions.  Make sure you feel comfortable with all the answers before your surgery.

Michele

 Hi everyone, my name is Laurie and today is the last day of my "old life".  

Tomorrow I plan on calling my doctor and beginning the journey of WLS.  

Six years ago, I went through all this, lost 30 lbs in preparation of surgery, had a psych exam, went to support groups, talked to a surgeon, etc and then I had an accident.  I fell down a flight of 14 stairs and became a broken mess at the bottom.  The doctors said the only thing that saved my life was the fact that I was morbidly obese.  It protected me from being more injured than I was.

Some of my injuries were:  I completely ripped the entire right side of my face off, lost my nose, lost my right cheekbone, destroyed my right periorbital eye socket, broke my right arm and wrist so badly that I needed my arm shortened by 2 inches, numerous back and rib injuries and on and on.  

The RNY was put on the back burner indefinitely and of course was the last thing on my mind.  Many, many surgeries (7 surgeries alone to put my face back together), and 6 years later & seeing how great my daughter looks after her having RNY last year, (She's lost 177 lbs), I'm now thinking its time to have my own done.

Lots of things have changed for me though.  I no longer live in NY where I was going to have my RNY.  I live in TN, in a rural area.  I don't have the support I would have had in NY, although my husband is my biggest champion, my Prince Charming!  I'm 6 years older, in alot of pain due to the injuries from my accident. I have Type 2 diabetes and am now on insulin that I haven't been able to get under complete control since my accident.  

So, for the last week, I have been doing research of doctors in my area and hospitals.  Mentally and physically I'm so ready for this!

I'm really looking for support and I can be supportive of others as well.

~Laurie~

Hello,

Im new to the group and wanted to say hello.  I have a bmi of 38.9 and have type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, osteoporois.

Im going to my first WLS seminar this week Tue and hoping to have DS or RNY surgery to help me lose weight, get healthy and get my diabetes in remission.  I say remission cause as im sure you all know you can't CURE diabetes.

If you have any questions please feel free to ask

Thank you