Guest guest Posted December 8, 2006 Report Share Posted December 8, 2006 Congratulations! It will be the best thing you ever did for yourself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 8, 2006 Report Share Posted December 8, 2006 It is a tough decision and good that you are researching it. It took me three years. Within those three years, I have seen lots of people go through it. We will be losers in no time! Jackie in CA sherrya_neal sherrya_neal@...> wrote: As some of you may recall, I've been doing a lot of research on WLS, and wafering on the idea of having it. I took the seminar in September with Dr. Boyce in Knoxville, TN and lastnight...finally picked up the pen and filled out my papers and put them in the mail today. My son 15, and my daughter 17, and I had a long discussion about my health and what lies ahead at this point. Sissy has encouraged me to do it from the first moment my PCP had mentioned WLS to me. My son has really not had an opinion until recently, I was Dx with Type 2 diabetes. This put me having 5 co-morbidities. And my BMI is 41.3. CJ attended the seminar with me, which meant alot to me, but hadn't said much about it. And lastnight he wanted to talk about WLS during dinner. He looked at me and said, " What are you waiting for? Why haven't you filled out your papers? MOM YOUR'RE GONNA DIE AND LEAVE US ALONE!!!! " Let me tell ya, I broke into tears. That's all it took. I don't want my kids to ever think I didn't do everything I could to be here for them. So, wish me luck with my insurance and the long road ahead. I can finally say I've committed to getting this done. Sorry this post was so long, but I could have went on and on what a shock it was to hear my son say those words. --------------------------------- Access over 1 million songs - Yahoo! Music Unlimited. --------------------------------- Check out the all-new Yahoo! Mail beta - Fire up a more powerful email and get things done faster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 8, 2006 Report Share Posted December 8, 2006 Sherry, good for YOU!! Getting to the point where you actually think that WLS is the best option for your is a process. You've gone through it the best possible way, armed with lots of information. Out of the mouths of babes, as they say. I'm glad that your son helped you to realize the right course for your future. His expression of his fears was a blessing in disguise for you, lighting the way to a clear path. --Cat > > As some of you may recall, I've been doing a lot of research on WLS, > and wafering on the idea of having it. I took the seminar in September > with Dr. Boyce in Knoxville, TN and lastnight...finally picked > up the pen and filled out my papers and put them in the mail today. My > son 15, and my daughter 17, and I had a long discussion about my health > and what lies ahead at this point. Sissy has encouraged me to do it > from the first moment my PCP had mentioned WLS to me. My son has really > not had an opinion until recently, I was Dx with Type 2 diabetes. This > put me having 5 co-morbidities. And my BMI is 41.3. CJ attended the > seminar with me, which meant alot to me, but hadn't said much about it. > And lastnight he wanted to talk about WLS during dinner. He looked at > me and said, " What are you waiting for? Why haven't you filled out your > papers? MOM YOUR'RE GONNA DIE AND LEAVE US ALONE!!!! " Let me tell ya, I > broke into tears. That's all it took. I don't want my kids to ever > think I didn't do everything I could to be here for them. So, wish me > luck with my insurance and the long road ahead. I can finally say I've > committed to getting this done. Sorry this post was so long, but I > could have went on and on what a shock it was to hear my son say those > words. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 8, 2006 Report Share Posted December 8, 2006 Congratulations on your decision!! You have began the journey. Hugs, Marilyn --- sherrya_neal sherrya_neal@...> wrote: > As some of you may recall, I've been doing a lot of > research on WLS, > and wafering on the idea of having it. I took the > seminar in September > with Dr. Boyce in Knoxville, TN and > lastnight...finally picked > up the pen and filled out my papers and put them in > the mail today. My > son 15, and my daughter 17, and I had a long > discussion about my health > and what lies ahead at this point. Sissy has > encouraged me to do it > from the first moment my PCP had mentioned WLS to > me. My son has really > not had an opinion until recently, I was Dx with > Type 2 diabetes. This > put me having 5 co-morbidities. And my BMI is 41.3. > CJ attended the > seminar with me, which meant alot to me, but hadn't > said much about it. > And lastnight he wanted to talk about WLS during > dinner. He looked at > me and said, " What are you waiting for? Why haven't > you filled out your > papers? MOM YOUR'RE GONNA DIE AND LEAVE US > ALONE!!!! " Let me tell ya, I > broke into tears. That's all it took. I don't want > my kids to ever > think I didn't do everything I could to be here for > them. So, wish me > luck with my insurance and the long road ahead. I > can finally say I've > committed to getting this done. Sorry this post was > so long, but I > could have went on and on what a shock it was to > hear my son say those > words. > > ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ Any questions? Get answers on any topic at www.Answers.yahoo.com. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 8, 2006 Report Share Posted December 8, 2006 Hi Sherry, I know that you have had quite a few health issues and I am thrilled that your kids want you to be healthy. My WLS has changed my life and I am a little over halfway to my goal and I feel better than I have in years. Lin Lhsh@... American by birth, Saved by the grace of God. I made my decision As some of you may recall, I've been doing a lot of research on WLS, and wafering on the idea of having it. I took the seminar in September with Dr. Boyce in Knoxville, TN and lastnight...finally picked up the pen and filled out my papers and put them in the mail today. My son 15, and my daughter 17, and I had a long discussion about my health and what lies ahead at this point. Sissy has encouraged me to do it from the first moment my PCP had mentioned WLS to me. My son has really not had an opinion until recently, I was Dx with Type 2 diabetes. This put me having 5 co-morbidities. And my BMI is 41.3. CJ attended the seminar with me, which meant alot to me, but hadn't said much about it. And lastnight he wanted to talk about WLS during dinner. He looked at me and said, " What are you waiting for? Why haven't you filled out your papers? MOM YOUR'RE GONNA DIE AND LEAVE US ALONE!!!! " Let me tell ya, I broke into tears. That's all it took. I don't want my kids to ever think I didn't do everything I could to be here for them. So, wish me luck with my insurance and the long road ahead. I can finally say I've committed to getting this done. Sorry this post was so long, but I could have went on and on what a shock it was to hear my son say those words. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.15.15/580 - Release Date: 12/8/2006 ---------- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.15.15/580 - Release Date: 12/8/2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 8, 2006 Report Share Posted December 8, 2006 Hi Sherry, I didn't have many serious comorbidities but I am only 37 with a BMI of 51. I imagine it would only take a year or so before my insulin resistance turned into diabetes and my BP started to skyrocket. My surgery was Monday so I can't speak for it being life-changing yet. However, in my case, it was not a particularly unpleasant experience (knock on wood). As many other people have posted, I haven't had a lot of pain or anything like that. I've had sinus infections that were more unpleasant than the surgery thus far. Obviously, there are a number of POSSIBLE complications that can happen, but without the surgery, I was certain that there were more ABSOLUTE negative health issues that would happen. Not to mention, I felt stuck in my career and social life as a result of my weight. It is still early, but I have no regrets. Just keep posting your fears, concerns, and questions. You'll get a great reponse and support from this group. in MI RNY 12/04/06 345/331/145 > > Hi Sherry, > I know that you have had quite a few health issues and I am thrilled that > your kids want you to be healthy. > My WLS has changed my life and I am a little over halfway to my goal and I > feel better than I have in years. > Lin > Lhsh@... > American by birth, > Saved by the grace of God. > > I made my decision > > > As some of you may recall, I've been doing a lot of research on WLS, > and wafering on the idea of having it. I took the seminar in September > with Dr. Boyce in Knoxville, TN and lastnight...finally picked > up the pen and filled out my papers and put them in the mail today. My > son 15, and my daughter 17, and I had a long discussion about my health > and what lies ahead at this point. Sissy has encouraged me to do it > from the first moment my PCP had mentioned WLS to me. My son has really > not had an opinion until recently, I was Dx with Type 2 diabetes. This > put me having 5 co-morbidities. And my BMI is 41.3. CJ attended the > seminar with me, which meant alot to me, but hadn't said much about it. > And lastnight he wanted to talk about WLS during dinner. He looked at > me and said, " What are you waiting for? Why haven't you filled out your > papers? MOM YOUR'RE GONNA DIE AND LEAVE US ALONE!!!! " Let me tell ya, I > broke into tears. That's all it took. I don't want my kids to ever > think I didn't do everything I could to be here for them. So, wish me > luck with my insurance and the long road ahead. I can finally say I've > committed to getting this done. Sorry this post was so long, but I > could have went on and on what a shock it was to hear my son say those > words. > > > > > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.15.15/580 - Release Date: 12/8/2006 > > ---------- > > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.15.15/580 - Release Date: 12/8/2006 > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 8, 2006 Report Share Posted December 8, 2006 Thanks goes out to all you guys. Within the last 2 years or so that I have researched WLS.And have some friends that have had WLS done. Only one had life threatening issues, only because she did not stick to her doctors orders. I know better and look forward to being healthy and active again. > > > > Hi Sherry, > > I know that you have had quite a few health issues and I am thrilled > that > > your kids want you to be healthy. > > My WLS has changed my life and I am a little over halfway to my goal > and I > > feel better than I have in years. > > Lin > > Lhsh@ > > American by birth, > > Saved by the grace of God. > > > > I made my decision > > > > > > As some of you may recall, I've been doing a lot of research on WLS, > > and wafering on the idea of having it. I took the seminar in September > > with Dr. Boyce in Knoxville, TN and lastnight...finally picked > > up the pen and filled out my papers and put them in the mail today. My > > son 15, and my daughter 17, and I had a long discussion about my health > > and what lies ahead at this point. Sissy has encouraged me to do it > > from the first moment my PCP had mentioned WLS to me. My son has really > > not had an opinion until recently, I was Dx with Type 2 diabetes. This > > put me having 5 co-morbidities. And my BMI is 41.3. CJ attended the > > seminar with me, which meant alot to me, but hadn't said much about it. > > And lastnight he wanted to talk about WLS during dinner. He looked at > > me and said, " What are you waiting for? Why haven't you filled out your > > papers? MOM YOUR'RE GONNA DIE AND LEAVE US ALONE!!!! " Let me tell ya, I > > broke into tears. That's all it took. I don't want my kids to ever > > think I didn't do everything I could to be here for them. So, wish me > > luck with my insurance and the long road ahead. I can finally say I've > > committed to getting this done. Sorry this post was so long, but I > > could have went on and on what a shock it was to hear my son say those > > words. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------ > > > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > > Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.15.15/580 - Release Date: > 12/8/2006 > > > > ---------- > > > > No virus found in this outgoing message. > > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > > Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.15.15/580 - Release Date: > 12/8/2006 > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 8, 2006 Report Share Posted December 8, 2006 Great Sherry,You won't be sorry!!! Kim > > As some of you may recall, I've been doing a lot of research on WLS, > and wafering on the idea of having it. I took the seminar in September > with Dr. Boyce in Knoxville, TN and lastnight...finally picked > up the pen and filled out my papers and put them in the mail today. My > son 15, and my daughter 17, and I had a long discussion about my health > and what lies ahead at this point. Sissy has encouraged me to do it > from the first moment my PCP had mentioned WLS to me. My son has really > not had an opinion until recently, I was Dx with Type 2 diabetes. This > put me having 5 co-morbidities. And my BMI is 41.3. CJ attended the > seminar with me, which meant alot to me, but hadn't said much about it. > And lastnight he wanted to talk about WLS during dinner. He looked at > me and said, " What are you waiting for? Why haven't you filled out your > papers? MOM YOUR'RE GONNA DIE AND LEAVE US ALONE!!!! " Let me tell ya, I > broke into tears. That's all it took. I don't want my kids to ever > think I didn't do everything I could to be here for them. So, wish me > luck with my insurance and the long road ahead. I can finally say I've > committed to getting this done. Sorry this post was so long, but I > could have went on and on what a shock it was to hear my son say those > words. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 9, 2006 Report Share Posted December 9, 2006 Well bravo for your son expressing himself. Don't take sole ownership of this process/diet after surgery either. Involve them in your recovery and diet. Your kids will help you for the rest of your life with this because THEY want to not just because you want them to. You've got some great kids there! Mike in GR > > As some of you may recall, I've been doing a lot of research on WLS, > and wafering on the idea of having it. I took the seminar in September > with Dr. Boyce in Knoxville, TN and lastnight...finally picked > up the pen and filled out my papers and put them in the mail today. My > son 15, and my daughter 17, and I had a long discussion about my health > and what lies ahead at this point. Sissy has encouraged me to do it > from the first moment my PCP had mentioned WLS to me. My son has really > not had an opinion until recently, I was Dx with Type 2 diabetes. This > put me having 5 co-morbidities. And my BMI is 41.3. CJ attended the > seminar with me, which meant alot to me, but hadn't said much about it. > And lastnight he wanted to talk about WLS during dinner. He looked at > me and said, " What are you waiting for? Why haven't you filled out your > papers? MOM YOUR'RE GONNA DIE AND LEAVE US ALONE!!!! " Let me tell ya, I > broke into tears. That's all it took. I don't want my kids to ever > think I didn't do everything I could to be here for them. So, wish me > luck with my insurance and the long road ahead. I can finally say I've > committed to getting this done. Sorry this post was so long, but I > could have went on and on what a shock it was to hear my son say those > words. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 9, 2006 Report Share Posted December 9, 2006 Thank you Mike, my kids are really wonderful young adults. They amaze me just about everyday with how they deal with things that come into their lives. I am trully blessed when it comes to them, God knows I've made my share of mistakes with them, being a single parent, but I guess everyone does at one point or another. Thanks everyone for your support. > > > > As some of you may recall, I've been doing a lot of research on > WLS, > > and wafering on the idea of having it. I took the seminar in > September > > with Dr. Boyce in Knoxville, TN and lastnight...finally > picked > > up the pen and filled out my papers and put them in the mail today. > My > > son 15, and my daughter 17, and I had a long discussion about my > health > > and what lies ahead at this point. Sissy has encouraged me to do it > > from the first moment my PCP had mentioned WLS to me. My son has > really > > not had an opinion until recently, I was Dx with Type 2 diabetes. > This > > put me having 5 co-morbidities. And my BMI is 41.3. CJ attended the > > seminar with me, which meant alot to me, but hadn't said much about > it. > > And lastnight he wanted to talk about WLS during dinner. He looked > at > > me and said, " What are you waiting for? Why haven't you filled out > your > > papers? MOM YOUR'RE GONNA DIE AND LEAVE US ALONE!!!! " Let me tell > ya, I > > broke into tears. That's all it took. I don't want my kids to ever > > think I didn't do everything I could to be here for them. So, wish > me > > luck with my insurance and the long road ahead. I can finally say > I've > > committed to getting this done. Sorry this post was so long, but I > > could have went on and on what a shock it was to hear my son say > those > > words. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 9, 2006 Report Share Posted December 9, 2006 Sherry, this is a very tough and personal decision. It took me about a year and half to finally commit. I have said it before on this board and I know I will say it again, this surgery is not a cure all. It does give you the tools to be successful, but in the end, your commitment is vital. Best wishes to you with your decision and future success. You have two very important reasons to be successful and I think this is the edge you need to make it. Sue ---- sherrya_neal sherrya_neal@...> wrote: ============= As some of you may recall, I've been doing a lot of research on WLS, and wafering on the idea of having it. I took the seminar in September with Dr. Boyce in Knoxville, TN and lastnight...finally picked up the pen and filled out my papers and put them in the mail today. My son 15, and my daughter 17, and I had a long discussion about my health and what lies ahead at this point. Sissy has encouraged me to do it from the first moment my PCP had mentioned WLS to me. My son has really not had an opinion until recently, I was Dx with Type 2 diabetes. This put me having 5 co-morbidities. And my BMI is 41.3. CJ attended the seminar with me, which meant alot to me, but hadn't said much about it. And lastnight he wanted to talk about WLS during dinner. He looked at me and said, " What are you waiting for? Why haven't you filled out your papers? MOM YOUR'RE GONNA DIE AND LEAVE US ALONE!!!! " Let me tell ya, I broke into tears. That's all it took. I don't want my kids to ever think I didn't do everything I could to be here for them. So, wish me luck with my insurance and the long road ahead. I can finally say I've committed to getting this done. Sorry this post was so long, but I could have went on and on what a shock it was to hear my son say those words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 9, 2006 Report Share Posted December 9, 2006 Thanks Sue. I'm 37 and have researched off and on for 2 years. And I think the fear of something going wrong has been my problem with committing thus far, because my kids have no one else. But my daughter will be 18 in March and if for some reason the worst did happen, she will be able to care for her brother. But I do feel everything will be fine. Happy trails to me lol... > > ============= > As some of you may recall, I've been doing a lot of research on WLS, > and wafering on the idea of having it. I took the seminar in September > with Dr. Boyce in Knoxville, TN and lastnight...finally picked > up the pen and filled out my papers and put them in the mail today. My > son 15, and my daughter 17, and I had a long discussion about my health > and what lies ahead at this point. Sissy has encouraged me to do it > from the first moment my PCP had mentioned WLS to me. My son has really > not had an opinion until recently, I was Dx with Type 2 diabetes. This > put me having 5 co-morbidities. And my BMI is 41.3. CJ attended the > seminar with me, which meant alot to me, but hadn't said much about it. > And lastnight he wanted to talk about WLS during dinner. He looked at > me and said, " What are you waiting for? Why haven't you filled out your > papers? MOM YOUR'RE GONNA DIE AND LEAVE US ALONE!!!! " Let me tell ya, I > broke into tears. That's all it took. I don't want my kids to ever > think I didn't do everything I could to be here for them. So, wish me > luck with my insurance and the long road ahead. I can finally say I've > committed to getting this done. Sorry this post was so long, but I > could have went on and on what a shock it was to hear my son say those > words. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 9, 2006 Report Share Posted December 9, 2006 Sue I agree, it took me 4 years to make this decision. stormysue@... wrote: Sherry, this is a very tough and personal decision. It took me about a year and half to finally commit. I have said it before on this board and I know I will say it again, this surgery is not a cure all. It does give you the tools to be successful, but in the end, your commitment is vital. Best wishes to you with your decision and future success. You have two very important reasons to be successful and I think this is the edge you need to make it. Sue ---- sherrya_neal sherrya_neal@...> wrote: ============= As some of you may recall, I've been doing a lot of research on WLS, and wafering on the idea of having it. I took the seminar in September with Dr. Boyce in Knoxville, TN and lastnight...finally picked up the pen and filled out my papers and put them in the mail today. My son 15, and my daughter 17, and I had a long discussion about my health and what lies ahead at this point. Sissy has encouraged me to do it from the first moment my PCP had mentioned WLS to me. My son has really not had an opinion until recently, I was Dx with Type 2 diabetes. This put me having 5 co-morbidities. And my BMI is 41.3. CJ attended the seminar with me, which meant alot to me, but hadn't said much about it. And lastnight he wanted to talk about WLS during dinner. He looked at me and said, " What are you waiting for? Why haven't you filled out your papers? MOM YOUR'RE GONNA DIE AND LEAVE US ALONE!!!! " Let me tell ya, I broke into tears. That's all it took. I don't want my kids to ever think I didn't do everything I could to be here for them. So, wish me luck with my insurance and the long road ahead. I can finally say I've committed to getting this done. Sorry this post was so long, but I could have went on and on what a shock it was to hear my son say those words. --------------------------------- Need a quick answer? Get one in minutes from people who know. Ask your question on Yahoo! Answers. --------------------------------- Check out the all-new Yahoo! Mail beta - Fire up a more powerful email and get things done faster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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