East Bay Bariatric Support Group
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Cheers,
Kimberlee MacVicar
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8 years, wow. I didn't realize you were that far out. It's still hard for you, huh?
I guess it comes down to word games. I have to be a politician when i tell people what's up with me. LOL
I still have a fat brain. I still have food issues. I still think I am fat. But going to the support group helps.
H: 6'2; HW: 440; WLS: 411; Dr. Goal: 220; LW: 206; CW: 283; RNY: 10/15/07; Panni: 6/12/09; Blind Loop: 8/19/19
I could not do it with out the surgery.
I think I've done a phenomenal job at this weight loss. I just want to be recognized as such, cuz this was NOT the easy way out.
H: 6'2; HW: 440; WLS: 411; Dr. Goal: 220; LW: 206; CW: 283; RNY: 10/15/07; Panni: 6/12/09; Blind Loop: 8/19/19
I find it interesting that people are more willing to buy a "lifestyle change" over the full disclosure of surgery helping you get the weight off. Similar to the another prejudism: fat person = lazy person. Not true, but that belief is still out there unfortunately.
I think you might be on to something in your last question in that WLS is probably an "easier way out" of obesity physically, but that Fat Brain is still inside us. People who meet us after the weight is gone don't see us as obese and perhaps treat us in a more positive light, but I think there's always an obese part of us in our body or mind somewhere. Perhaps that's a whole other can of worms! Not sure if I'm even making sense so I better sign off...
Kimberlee
I am truly so happy for you, despite how uncomfortable you might be these days. I'm thrilled you went for it and had this procedure done. Bravo to you! Keep us posted when you can as you'll be a great resouce for others in our group considering a body lift. I think you are the third one in our group, but I could be wrong. Hard to keep up with each other.
All my best to you,
Kimberlee
Dianna
I am feeling much better mentally. I am taking celexa and I'm not crying anymore. I just feel normal and happy. This drug worked for me before children, the only reason I didn't try it first was because it contributed to my weight gain. I hope with the VSG I will not gain as much weight. I don't know if I am going to make it to the February meeting. It will see how I fee. Thanks for everything.
Dianna
Hang in there and we're celebrating YOU!
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Weight Loss Surgery should definitely make it easier for us to lose and maintain a healthy weight. In that sense, it is an "easier way out". That's why we are having the surgery. But I don't think that's what "outsiders" usually mean when they say we're taking the "easy way out".
I think there are some "outsiders" who may think that the surgery will give us immediate weight loss while we kick back, sip our martini's, eat our donuts and shop for new clothes.
There are also folks who have lost a ton of weight and kept it off without WLS, and some people feel we are "cheating" with the surgery. I applaud those who succeed without the surgery, but statistics prove that most of us aren't able to do it on our own.
WE KNOW that we still have to diet and exercise with WLS. We also need to learn how to take care of our new and tender plumbing system. We still have to deal with our mental and social issues around food. We haven't been very successful without the surgery, and have had serious weight gain and complications threatening the quality and longevity of our lives. WLS isn't "cheating". It's taking care of ourselves. We made the decision to have WLS to increase our chances to permanently better our lives. For us, it's easier than without the surgery, but still a challenging path, with lots of rewards awaiting us along the way. Who that cares for us would deny us this opportunity?
Janice
Dianna
