Re: Reasons for surgery

[Guest guest]

Sally:

All great reasons for the surgery, but the one I can most relate to is the

grandchildren. I now have two wonderful granddaughters - ages 4 and 11

months. I was still pre-surgery when Olivia was born in 1996. I could not

play with her much and I certainly did not trust myself to carry her up and

down a flight of stairs. It took all my energy to get me up the stairs.

Since the surgery in May of 2000, things have greatly improved. I chase the

4 year all over the place and, although I am still pooped when they finally

go home (I think that's more of an age thing, though, because so is my skinny

husband), I have the stamina to get on going and going and going while they

are with me. Of course, I did this for myself first but those to little

munchkins played a big role in making a final decision. Best of luck to you.

Lois

[Guest guest]

Sally,

With a great attitude such as yours, I see you going far with WLS!

Dawn

Reasons for surgery

Hi everyone,

Lori's message about chasing after her 3-year-old when she was obese

and the

scaryness of that situation made me think of the reasons I am having

this surgery.

First, is for me. Medically, I see ten doctors for various things wrong

with me.

Although those things are not going to disappear, some of them may be

helped

significantly. I am also doing it to prevent additional medical

problems from appearing

which are in my family history; i.e. heart problems, diabetes, breathing

problems.

Medically for me is the first.

Also for me, I would like a better life. I have a wonderful husband

who has also

gained some weight over the years. He promises to get the junk food out

of the

house and to go on his own diet with me. We would like to go on trips

together

and be able to walk. I can't walk right now, both due to the obesity

and also due

to the obesity impacting on two knee replacements. With less weight, I

should be

able to walk and do other forms of exercise to not only help me lose

weight but

to help me feel better. I am not even thinking big trips. A long

weekend in

the N.H. mountains would satisfy me, but just having some ability to

enjoy it

without saying, " I can't walk that far " .

Lastly, my daughter was married a month ago. They do not plan on a

family

for a while, but they do want a family. I would like to be able to

enjoy my

grandchildren, be able to lift them, get on the floor with them, etc.

You cannot

kneel on knee replacements and with my current weight I can't get on the

floor

and back up again. If I lost a lot of weight, I might be able to get on

the floor and

be able to pull myself up, maybe not like the average person with no

knee

replacements, but just get up as gracefully as possible. I would like

to help my

daughter with her children. I want to be alive to see my grandchildren.

I hope the surgery as a tool works for me, and that I can be

successful.

Sally

[Guest guest]

Sally and Lois,

I can understand kids figuring in on reasons for surgery. I have a 7 yr

old son and he is the main reason for me having surgery. I wanted to be

around for him and be able to play with him at the park and other

things. He has grown up with a " big " mother that always had a hard

time doing things. Now I am involved in scouts with him along woth my

hubby and can so so much more with him including walking him to his bus

stop that is about 1/4 mile away.

Lea

[Guest guest]

You guys are realllllllllllly making me want babies! Please...hold off til

after December 9th will ya? Geez!

Dawn

Re: Reasons for surgery

Sally and Lois,

I can understand kids figuring in on reasons for surgery. I have a 7 yr

old son and he is the main reason for me having surgery. I wanted to be

around for him and be able to play with him at the park and other

things. He has grown up with a " big " mother that always had a hard

time doing things. Now I am involved in scouts with him along woth my

hubby and can so so much more with him including walking him to his bus

stop that is about 1/4 mile away.

Lea

[Guest guest]

Hi to Lois and all,

I too have a list of reasons for having this surgery.

The number one reason for me is how I want to feel both emotionally and

physically. I am so tired of being tired and hurting all the time. My knees,

back and other joints of a weight bearing nature bother me daily. My energy

level is non existent most days. I also don't like my reflection in the

mirror. I am sick and tired of being tired after dressing. Pantyhose, girdle,

etc., all wear me out. I know that all of these things will change for me

after my surgery.

I have a two and a half year old granddaughter and I have her every other

weekend. She is wonderful and I want to be able to do more things with her

than I am able to do now.

Hugs to all,

Kim from Templeton

PS I am still recovering from the flu. It has really knocked me on my butt. I

am in Florida right now and will return to MA for a couple of days on

Saturday. It is rather cool here right now and I am still not feeling well

but I am enjoying my balcony. I am trying to read my mail as often as I can.

I had over 500 pieces when I began today. I have mostly been lurking but

please know you are all in my thoughts daily. I hope to be back in the swing

of things soon.

[Guest guest]

Dawney,

You have to let us know how your interview went. It was going seeing

you and Ralph again last night. Let us know.

Don

[Guest guest]

FEEL BETTER KIM!!!! Bring me back some sand or something will ya? lol

Dawn

Re: Reasons for surgery

Hi to Lois and all,

I too have a list of reasons for having this surgery.

The number one reason for me is how I want to feel both emotionally and

physically. I am so tired of being tired and hurting all the time. My knees,

back and other joints of a weight bearing nature bother me daily. My energy

level is non existent most days. I also don't like my reflection in the

mirror. I am sick and tired of being tired after dressing. Pantyhose,

girdle,

etc., all wear me out. I know that all of these things will change for me

after my surgery.

I have a two and a half year old granddaughter and I have her every other

weekend. She is wonderful and I want to be able to do more things with her

than I am able to do now.

Hugs to all,

Kim from Templeton

PS I am still recovering from the flu. It has really knocked me on my butt.

I

am in Florida right now and will return to MA for a couple of days on

Saturday. It is rather cool here right now and I am still not feeling well

but I am enjoying my balcony. I am trying to read my mail as often as I can.

I had over 500 pieces when I began today. I have mostly been lurking but

please know you are all in my thoughts daily. I hope to be back in the swing

of things soon.