Long time out results?

celadon · 07-15-2007, 01:13 PM

Fre, I too had some of the reservations that you do. I was so worried that I would either be the person that this didn't work for or the person who gained most of the weight back. I just didn't think I could take that dissappointment in myself again. I am soon to have my surgery and am satisfied with my decision and know that I am making the right choice for me.

I came to that conclusion by researching and researching and finding websites like this one where I could ask questions of people who had already done it, both long and short term. Then I asked my surgeon and his staff countless questions and I also read everything I could find on the subject. I would recommend Weight Loss Surgery for Dummies which is a clinical approach in layman's terms and Living and Eating Well After Weight Loss Surgery by Susan Maria Leach which is a compiled book of someone from personal experience who is over 5 years post-op.

I can only say that you must make this decision for yourself and no one else and you have to be willing to make the committment for LIFE. It is easy to see that we can avoid a lot of problems just by following the rules after surgery but no one can predict unforseen complications. You just have to set yourself up in the most informed way you can and have a positive attitude.

I wish you the best in your journey whatever you decide.

Fre · 07-15-2007, 01:39 PM

I LOVE you!!! what you said makes me feel so hopeful, and so much like it is not "just me". especially the "FOR ME disorganization was a symptom of something else deeper. You owe it to yourself to look into it" part.

the therapy will help. This is what I will address first.

You've seen on HGTV or one of those cable channels that show "Clean Sweep"? Well I have yet to see a home as messy as mine. I have not cooked in months because I have not cleaned my kitchen in months, because I have not been able to stand at my sink long enough to wash dishes and because we have no garbage service so hauling garbage of to the dump is what I have to do but the bags, even double and triple bagged, smell up my Explorer so I wait on my husband to do it and that is rare. He's as lazy as I. I have a lot of "valid" excuses but do nothing to change things. It all seems so overwhelming. I miss cooking, I am sick of eating out and it costs so much money!

thanks.... you are helping!

best,

Fre

Fre · 07-15-2007, 01:41 PM

I meant to post this reply to Kenyar in response to what she said about my fears of not being able to change enough to keep the weight off.

hugs to all,

Fre

Kenyar · 07-15-2007, 02:00 PM

I'm so glad you are begining to see that there is a light at the end. i've learned so much about myself and im only 3 months post op. you will too!! why not start one room at a time. start with the kitchen. this way you can start cooking again. cooking is important. You will learn portions and how to make dishes you like with a healthy twist. its a great time to experiment! no one says this has to be done overnight. take your time and when YOU are ready, take it one day at a time. If one day is overwhelming start with taking it hour by hour. but start

The cool thing is that you see you have a problem. Thats the first step; admitting it. You're on your way

Like i said, ive been there. if you ever have questions or anything send me a private message or email me or post, whatever you feel comfy with. I'm here

akosak · 07-15-2007, 04:45 PM

Hay Fre glad you found your way here! You will love the people here.
Anna

07-15-2007, 01:39 PM	#12 (permalink)
Fre Whipper Snapper Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: near Raleigh, NC Posts: 12 Weight Statistics not yet Start Date: trying to get approved and a date Surgery Date: Please Enter Height: 282 lb Start Weight: 282 lb Current Weight: 145 lb Goal Weight: 137 lb Lb Left to Lose: one year after surgery Goal Date:	I LOVE you!!! what you said makes me feel so hopeful, and so much like it is not "just me". especially the "FOR ME disorganization was a symptom of something else deeper. You owe it to yourself to look into it" part. the therapy will help. This is what I will address first. You've seen on HGTV or one of those cable channels that show "Clean Sweep"? Well I have yet to see a home as messy as mine. I have not cooked in months because I have not cleaned my kitchen in months, because I have not been able to stand at my sink long enough to wash dishes and because we have no garbage service so hauling garbage of to the dump is what I have to do but the bags, even double and triple bagged, smell up my Explorer so I wait on my husband to do it and that is rare. He's as lazy as I. I have a lot of "valid" excuses but do nothing to change things. It all seems so overwhelming. I miss cooking, I am sick of eating out and it costs so much money! thanks.... you are helping! best, Fre __________________

07-15-2007, 01:41 PM	#13 (permalink)
Fre Whipper Snapper Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: near Raleigh, NC Posts: 12 Weight Statistics not yet Start Date: trying to get approved and a date Surgery Date: Please Enter Height: 282 lb Start Weight: 282 lb Current Weight: 145 lb Goal Weight: 137 lb Lb Left to Lose: one year after surgery Goal Date:	I meant to post this reply to Kenyar in response to what she said about my fears of not being able to change enough to keep the weight off. hugs to all, Fre __________________

07-15-2007, 02:00 PM	#14 (permalink)
Kenyar Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mount Vernon, NY Posts: 8,148 Weight Statistics all my life Start Date: 4/19/2007 Surgery Date: 5' 9" Height: 260 lb Start Weight: 143 lb Current Weight: 160 lb Goal Weight: 117 lb Weight Loss: -17 lb Lb Left to Lose: 45 % % Lost: Body Mass Index 38.3910943079 BMI Start: 21.1151018694 BMI Current: 23.6252888049 BMI Goal: Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass	I'm so glad you are begining to see that there is a light at the end. i've learned so much about myself and im only 3 months post op. you will too!! why not start one room at a time. start with the kitchen. this way you can start cooking again. cooking is important. You will learn portions and how to make dishes you like with a healthy twist. its a great time to experiment! no one says this has to be done overnight. take your time and when YOU are ready, take it one day at a time. If one day is overwhelming start with taking it hour by hour. but start The cool thing is that you see you have a problem. Thats the first step; admitting it. You're on your way Like i said, ive been there. if you ever have questions or anything send me a private message or email me or post, whatever you feel comfy with. I'm here __________________ Anything worth having is worth working for! KenyaR. Lap RNY 4/19/07

07-15-2007, 04:45 PM	#15 (permalink)
akosak Big Loser Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 127 Weight Statistics 3/23/07 Start Date: not yet waiting for date Surgery Date: Please Enter Height: 353 lb Start Weight: 270 lb Current Weight: 200 lb Goal Weight: 83 lb Weight Loss: 70 lb Lb Left to Lose: 23.5127478754 % % Lost: 12/31/09 Goal Date: Body Mass Index 62 BMI Start: 62 BMI Current: 35 BMI Goal: Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass	Hay Fre glad you found your way here! You will love the people here. Anna __________________ ANNA

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07-15-2007, 01:13 PM	#11 (permalink)
celadon Big Loser Join Date: May 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 196 Weight Statistics June 5, 2007 Start Date: July 31, 2007 Surgery Date: 3' 0" Height: 260 lb Start Weight: 160 lb Current Weight: 150 lb Goal Weight: 100 lb Weight Loss: 10 lb Lb Left to Lose: 38.4615384615 % % Lost: Dec 2008 Goal Date: Body Mass Index 141.033950617 BMI Start: 86.7901234568 BMI Current: 81.3657407407 BMI Goal:	Fre, I too had some of the reservations that you do. I was so worried that I would either be the person that this didn't work for or the person who gained most of the weight back. I just didn't think I could take that dissappointment in myself again. I am soon to have my surgery and am satisfied with my decision and know that I am making the right choice for me. I came to that conclusion by researching and researching and finding websites like this one where I could ask questions of people who had already done it, both long and short term. Then I asked my surgeon and his staff countless questions and I also read everything I could find on the subject. I would recommend Weight Loss Surgery for Dummies which is a clinical approach in layman's terms and Living and Eating Well After Weight Loss Surgery by Susan Maria Leach which is a compiled book of someone from personal experience who is over 5 years post-op. I can only say that you must make this decision for yourself and no one else and you have to be willing to make the committment for LIFE. It is easy to see that we can avoid a lot of problems just by following the rules after surgery but no one can predict unforseen complications. You just have to set yourself up in the most informed way you can and have a positive attitude. I wish you the best in your journey whatever you decide.

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