Ok, I've Finally Figured It Out!!!!

Miki · 10-17-2006, 01:11 AM

Alright, it has taken me a few months of going back and forth on this WLS, but now I've got it figured out.
I AM A FREAK!!!!
O.K........ that may be a little harsh but here it is. I would go a few weeks gung ho about having wls, then all of the sudden, I would have huge doubts and decide agianst it. Then I would be all for it later for a few weeks, then find a million reasons why not to do it. I figured out my problem................. Are you ready?
PMS!!!!!!!!!!
That is when I would be depressed, negative and full of doubt! Now that I'm in my right mind again (for the time being),and thinking clearly, I decided I am going through with it and I am sending in the paperwork in the morning! I'm doing it before the next bout of PMS kicks in. It's O.K., call me crazy if want to, I did.

Anyway, I hope this brings a smile to someone's face today. Thanks for you time, LOTS OF LOVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

fr1endly2 · 10-17-2006, 04:29 AM

((((((((((((HUG)))))))))))))))))) MIKI!
this is very normal in the decision process.
FOR me feeling like i was gonna have a heart
attack just going up the steps in my house
fully cofirmed to me it was time to do something.
YOU will figure this out!
and were here for all your ups and downs in the
process!

freebird · 10-17-2006, 05:45 AM

Miki

Well, I still flip flop on my decision. Right now i'm in the frame of mind that i will book my appointment today, however just yesterday i had the absurd thought, maybe if i try one more time on my own, i could see a dietician and be really good now that i'm learning to eat healthy.....but i haven't been able to do it on my own before so what makes me think i can now? Just a little creep in thought once in awhile, and i can't blame it on PMS because i haven't had that problem for a lot of years now. i think it's probably pretty normal to be like this now and then, otherwise you can chalk me up in the weird catagory too.
good luck with your decision. In the end you will know what to do

bren · 10-17-2006, 07:09 AM

Your not crazy everyone flipped flopped on the decision to have WLS. And yes PMS will play a huge part in your emotions. Just make sure your making the decision for you and not your hormones.

DocSanae · 10-17-2006, 07:28 AM

(((((((HUGS))))))) Miki.
Everyone flip flops, it's a major surgery that will change a large aspect of your life forever. If you didn't flip flop, that'd be stranger.
Just make the decision to or not to, for yourself, and not for anything/anyone else.

cabbie · 10-17-2006, 01:01 PM

I was a big flip flopper too and now I am wondering if PMS played a role in it at all. That did bring a chuckle, and memories of when I was flip flopping all through June! Thanks for the smile and good luck on your flip flop wls journey and decision, I know I made the right one choosing it for me! Let us know if you need anything!

Miki · 10-17-2006, 04:26 PM

Thanks alot you guys, I am so glad that I found you all. I can't believe what a big help you have been. My husband told me that the wls was totally my decision, and he would love me fat or thin, so I am definitely doing this for myself. (and my kids) If my horse could talk, he would tell me to do for sure.

PeggySue · 10-17-2006, 06:30 PM

Everybody has second thoughtss sooner or later, mine came after surgery for a few hours after about 2 weeks.. all a "head game" but its so much better now I cant believe it..... and yes.. do it for youur self.....Peggy

FemmeMode · 10-17-2006, 06:50 PM

....some, yes....but not EVERYBODY!

I never had a doubt....when my husband agreed that he was okay with my choice....I couldn't get to the doctor's office fast enough. I was soooo sick of battling the fat my WHOLE life....even when I was thin....I battled....one meal where I'd overeat, and that was it - I'd literally gain 5 lbs. (I'm not exagerating!)

But....I know the only concern for me what IF I didn't make it thru the surgery...and that is why my hubby and I had to be in complete aggreement. Especially b/c we had a child...and if I wasn't around that would drastically change BOTH of their lives. I knew it was a possibility - I'm talking dieing - but, honestly....death doesn't scare me. I just was mostly concerned for my "loved ones" and how they would feel and greive if I was gone.

MIKI~ I love that you figured out what you were feeling - that PMS thing is a killer!!! I get an aweful 'bout....but I think since my WLS it's gotten worse!! I'm thrilled for you that you are submitting your paperwork...and hope for you that you can have your surgery before your next PMS!
Thanks for the laugh...you are funny. And I'm thrilled that you've found us here on the RR board!

Let us know how your steps are going...and as soon as you have your insurance approval....and surgery date.
Question: Have you had your first consult already...and are approved? All you need is a surgery date??

guess that was a couple questions....ooops!

Miki · 10-18-2006, 11:01 PM

No I haven't done anything yet except have the initial group meeting with the doctors and RNs to learn about the wls. I didn't want to invest any time into it if I decided not to go through with it. So, now I will be doing all of the rest, just waiting to hear back from them. I'm sure my insurance will OK it because a few people from work have already had it done.

10-17-2006, 01:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
Miki Whipper Snapper Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 25 Please Enter Height:	Ok, I've Finally Figured It Out!!!! Alright, it has taken me a few months of going back and forth on this WLS, but now I've got it figured out. I AM A FREAK!!!! O.K........ that may be a little harsh but here it is. I would go a few weeks gung ho about having wls, then all of the sudden, I would have huge doubts and decide agianst it. Then I would be all for it later for a few weeks, then find a million reasons why not to do it. I figured out my problem................. Are you ready? PMS!!!!!!!!!! That is when I would be depressed, negative and full of doubt! Now that I'm in my right mind again (for the time being),and thinking clearly, I decided I am going through with it and I am sending in the paperwork in the morning! I'm doing it before the next bout of PMS kicks in. It's O.K., call me crazy if want to, I did. Anyway, I hope this brings a smile to someone's face today. Thanks for you time, LOTS OF LOVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

10-17-2006, 04:29 AM	#2 (permalink)
fr1endly2 Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SOMEPLACE LONG ISLAND, NY Posts: 6,756 Weight Statistics June 1, 2005 Start Date: Please Enter Height: 310 lb Start Weight: 167 lb Current Weight: 159 lb Goal Weight: 143 lb Weight Loss: 8 lb Lb Left to Lose: 46.1290322581 % % Lost: Body Mass Index 51 BMI Start: 27 BMI Current: Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass	((((((((((((HUG)))))))))))))))))) MIKI! this is very normal in the decision process. FOR me feeling like i was gonna have a heart attack just going up the steps in my house fully cofirmed to me it was time to do something. YOU will figure this out! and were here for all your ups and downs in the process! __________________ LISA http://w5.photobucket.com/widgets/dy...164/fr1endly2/ LAP RNY Gastric Bypass

10-17-2006, 05:45 AM	#3 (permalink)
freebird WLS Mentor Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: outside of Ottawa Ontario Posts: 1,187 Please Enter Height:	Miki Well, I still flip flop on my decision. Right now i'm in the frame of mind that i will book my appointment today, however just yesterday i had the absurd thought, maybe if i try one more time on my own, i could see a dietician and be really good now that i'm learning to eat healthy.....but i haven't been able to do it on my own before so what makes me think i can now? Just a little creep in thought once in awhile, and i can't blame it on PMS because i haven't had that problem for a lot of years now. i think it's probably pretty normal to be like this now and then, otherwise you can chalk me up in the weird catagory too. good luck with your decision. In the end you will know what to do __________________ Don't let todays sorrows cloud tomorrows dreams (Surgery date? = still waiting)

10-17-2006, 07:09 AM	#4 (permalink)
bren WLS Mentor Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Milford Kansas Posts: 1,205 Weight Statistics 09/01/2006 Start Date: 5' 4" Height: 254 lb Start Weight: 144 lb Current Weight: 140 lb Goal Weight: 110 lb Weight Loss: 4 lb Lb Left to Lose: 43.3070866142 % % Lost: 02/01/2008 Goal Date: Body Mass Index 43.5942382812 BMI Start: 24.71484375 BMI Current: 24.0283203125 BMI Goal: Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass	Your not crazy everyone flipped flopped on the decision to have WLS. And yes PMS will play a huge part in your emotions. Just make sure your making the decision for you and not your hormones. __________________ Surgery Date 09/01/06

10-17-2006, 07:28 AM	#5 (permalink)
DocSanae Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tokyo, Japan Posts: 8,727 Blog Entries: 2 5' 5" Height:	(((((((HUGS))))))) Miki. Everyone flip flops, it's a major surgery that will change a large aspect of your life forever. If you didn't flip flop, that'd be stranger. Just make the decision to or not to, for yourself, and not for anything/anyone else. __________________ "In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun." Just a li'l bit 'bout myself



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10-17-2006, 01:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
cabbie WLS Guru Join Date: May 2006 Location: South Carolina Posts: 372 Weight Statistics July 11,2006 Start Date: July 11,2006 Surgery Date: Please Enter Height: 235 lb Start Weight: 132 lb Current Weight: 135 lb Goal Weight: 103 lb Weight Loss: -3 lb Lb Left to Lose: 43.829787234 % % Lost: July 11,2007 Goal Date: Body Mass Index 41 BMI Start: 22 BMI Current: 22 BMI Goal: Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass	I was a big flip flopper too and now I am wondering if PMS played a role in it at all. That did bring a chuckle, and memories of when I was flip flopping all through June! Thanks for the smile and good luck on your flip flop wls journey and decision, I know I made the right one choosing it for me! Let us know if you need anything! __________________ Courtney - Lap RYGB 7/11/2006 "I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. " Philippians 4:13

10-17-2006, 04:26 PM	#7 (permalink)
Miki Whipper Snapper Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 25 Please Enter Height:	Thanks ! Thanks alot you guys, I am so glad that I found you all. I can't believe what a big help you have been. My husband told me that the wls was totally my decision, and he would love me fat or thin, so I am definitely doing this for myself. (and my kids) If my horse could talk, he would tell me to do for sure.

10-17-2006, 06:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
PeggySue Guru In Training Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fargo, North Dakota Posts: 309 Please Enter Height:	Everybody has second thoughtss sooner or later, mine came after surgery for a few hours after about 2 weeks.. all a "head game" but its so much better now I cant believe it..... and yes.. do it for youur self.....Peggy __________________ Peggy Be who you are and say what you feel Because those who mind , don't matter And those who matter ...don't mind... Dr. Seuss

10-17-2006, 06:50 PM	#9 (permalink)
FemmeMode Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NYC ~ Love it!!! Posts: 2,988 Weight Statistics 4/19/06 Surgery Date: 5' 8" Height: 333 lb Start Weight: 171 lb Current Weight: 155 lb Goal Weight: 162 lb Weight Loss: 16 lb Lb Left to Lose: 48.6486486486 % % Lost: 010/19/08 Goal Date: Body Mass Index 50.6269463668 BMI Start: 25.9976211073 BMI Current: 23.5650951557 BMI Goal: Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass	Not EVERYBODY.... ....some, yes....but not EVERYBODY! I never had a doubt....when my husband agreed that he was okay with my choice....I couldn't get to the doctor's office fast enough. I was soooo sick of battling the fat my WHOLE life....even when I was thin....I battled....one meal where I'd overeat, and that was it - I'd literally gain 5 lbs. (I'm not exagerating!) But....I know the only concern for me what IF I didn't make it thru the surgery...and that is why my hubby and I had to be in complete aggreement. Especially b/c we had a child...and if I wasn't around that would drastically change BOTH of their lives. I knew it was a possibility - I'm talking dieing - but, honestly....death doesn't scare me. I just was mostly concerned for my "loved ones" and how they would feel and greive if I was gone. MIKI~ I love that you figured out what you were feeling - that PMS thing is a killer!!! I get an aweful 'bout....but I think since my WLS it's gotten worse!! I'm thrilled for you that you are submitting your paperwork...and hope for you that you can have your surgery before your next PMS! Thanks for the laugh...you are funny. And I'm thrilled that you've found us here on the RR board! Let us know how your steps are going...and as soon as you have your insurance approval....and surgery date. Question: Have you had your first consult already...and are approved? All you need is a surgery date?? *guess that was a couple questions....ooops!* __________________ Deborah Lap RNY Gastric Bypass follow my "Journey and Progress" at www.femmemodeweightloss.blogspot.com

10-18-2006, 11:01 PM	#10 (permalink)
Miki Whipper Snapper Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 25 Please Enter Height:	No I haven't done anything yet except have the initial group meeting with the doctors and RNs to learn about the wls. I didn't want to invest any time into it if I decided not to go through with it. So, now I will be doing all of the rest, just waiting to hear back from them. I'm sure my insurance will OK it because a few people from work have already had it done.

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