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I am fat. I will always be fat. I have done whatever hoops I have had to jump. Please know that this is not a cure. Only our higher power can help us. Just know I will meet you in the hereafter. — [Deactivated Member] (posted on January 31, 2007)
January 31, 2007
Keep up hope, and never forget our Lord loves us know matter how we look.
Keep in touch, we can chat.
— LauraKay
January 31, 2007
Dear CW-
It sounds like you are having a very rough time. We have all been there at
one time or another, although when you are the one in the middle of that
rough patch it seems like you are the only one. Remember, the Lord doesn't
allow us to be tried any more than the amount of strenght He will give us
to see us through the dark valley. I will pray for you- feel free to email
me and we can talk. May the Lord give you a sense of calm, peace and
strength today. Donna
— dabby
January 31, 2007
ok. So what's your question? We all know that this isn't a cure, only a
tool. Those who think it IS a cure need to re-evaulate their reasons for
having the surgery and are already setting themselves up for failure.
I will always be a fat person.. in my head. The difference in being a fat
person on the outside is that I must make a conscious decision to not be
the person I was before. I keep a photo of me at my heaviest in places
where my willpower might be questioned.. ie the refridgerator door, and
also on the mirror in the bathroom as an incentive device.
This proceedure is what you make of it. Remember that. If you are having
depression issues because of it, see someone. Posting crypic messages on a
message board don't solve your problem.
— oceanrayne
January 31, 2007
CW you didn't leave any way to talk with anyone. I feel like I am talking
to the air. You indicate depression, you indicate the possibility of
ending your life, you are either asking for help or screaming for
attention. Either way, I hope you seek out help. Obesity is a tough
thing. All of us fat, we will always be fat, atleast in our heads.
Obesity, in my opinion is a head issue with a body consequence. I am sorry
for your pain, and you are truly right, this is not a cure for obesity, it
is only a tool.
Regarding your "higher power", the only way I know to meet anyone
in the "hereafter" is God's way. God provided His Son, Jesus
Christ, who lived on earth, was born of a virgin, and died for my sin, and
was raised from the dead to provide for my salvation from sin and gave me
eternal life. If you are speaking of this, if you have accepted Jesus
Christ as your Savior, then you are correct, you will see me in the
hereafter. However, if you are a born again Christian, you also have the
power to overcome your "feelings" now. God did not leave us
without His strength, God left us with the comfort of the Holy Spirit and
His Word to walk through each day. Don't overlook this in your life if you
are a born again Christian. If you are not, and desire more information,
just let me know. Take care, Patricia P
— Patricia P
February 1, 2007
I believe that too about our higher power God but he has given these
doctor's the knowledge to help us using WLS as a tool not a cure to
obesity. I think that anyone who has this surgery and does not figure out
the things that may trigger overeating such as cravings and changing their
eating habits is in for a rude awakening because you can gain back the
weight and end up where you started from the beginning. The surgery is the
tool to help you to lose the excess weight but after that you have to make
changes to maintain a healthy weight. My biggest challanges have been
staying away from sweets because I don't dump, not getting enough exercise
and emotional eating but I will not give up on myself and neither should
you! Whether you are thin or fat God stills love us all but he wants us to
have a good quality life and being fat sometimes creates barriers whether
it be from other people or us hiding within ourselves. When I weighed 373 I
drank heavily because I would become more outgoing and I didn't allow my
weight to get in the way when I was intoxicated but it also made me do
things that I would have never done sober which wasn't so good. I hope we
do meet in the hearafter but I hope you have many more years of living
before this occurs. Take care of yourself and God bless.
Prycey Lady
RNY 2/2/05
— one twenty five sixty to go
February 1, 2007
AMOS MOD NOTE: Many of us have had hard times, you are NOT alone! Regain
and other bad stuff can and does occur to everyone including weight loss
surgery patients. I have made a effort to contact the member. I like anyone
who reads this is concerned. GOD helps those who help themselves, and is
there to help if you truly have faith. Please tell us more so we can help.
bob
— bob-haller
February 1, 2007
Hello CW,
We were notified about your post by very concerned board members. We'd
like to encourage you to seek out help as soon as possible. Often times
feelings like this are temporary, but sometimes someone needs a
professional to help them deal with their emotions. We urge you to visit
the National Suicide & Crisis website for numbers in your local area of
professionals who are trained to help people in crisis. Their website is
located here:
http://suicidehotlines.com/national.html
Or call the USA National Suicide Hotlines toll-free 24 hours a day/7 days a
week.
1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) - or - 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)
We hope you seek out any help you may need at this pivotal time in your
life and let us know you're doing ok. Your fellow ObesityHelp members are
worried about you. Please keep in touch.
Thank you,
~Tooter
Member Services
www.ObesityHelp.com
— [Deactivated Member]
February 1, 2007
I'm fat right now, but I'm not gonna say I'll stay fat. I believe the
higher power (Jesus) gives everyone a hope that wants it. The bible says
to do all we can do than stand still and wait on God. I believe that
giving up and talking negative is calling God a liar and I don't limit
nothing through him. And I know he has sent this tool to help us live up
to our part. But you still have to do yours. I hope this helps in some
way.
Lid
— lbutts
February 1, 2007
AMOS MOD NOTE: The member is fine / not suicidal. I am very relieved!
Wanted to let all of you conerned folks know she is ok, but battling
regain, which so many of us identify with.
— bob-haller
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