Guest guest Posted October 16, 2003 Report Share Posted October 16, 2003 In a message dated 10/16/2003 6:14:56 PM Central Standard Time, Grimmlah1@... writes: Do it again no way . I was remembering as I read this that alot of people reach this point. They have lost or are close to goal and then realize, OK WHAT NOW? There is only the goal of maintaining now. I just hope that I will stay so busy and happy that I won't miss that life again. I was miserable. Always felt like the real me was trapped on the inside and crying to get out. I wanted to be healthy and I am getting there so fast! And I am so much happier. Like the Carly Simon song... " It Was So Easy Then " an oldie but a goodie. Yes eating was easier then and yes its harder now...but I wouldn't have it any other way. For me it is like picking between sunshine and storms. Ya know ya gotta have a little bit of both but if you could choose which one you want the most of the sunshine is gonna win out everytime. I have no regrets. I would do it all again. And I had some pretty horrible pain. But yes...I would recommend it many times! Wolfie Leeds, Alabama Lap RNY August 27,2003 Dr. Lee A. Schmitt, M.D. Medical Center East Beginning Weight: 336 " Keep Em Laughing! " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 17, 2003 Report Share Posted October 17, 2003 Wolfie I am truly happy for you and you are doing wonderfully congratulation on your outstanding loss. I entered into my surgery fully informed and eager and now that I am in it I know exactly the road of life ahead of me and I accepted it then and I am in it now. My path is not the same as yours I never felt held back my weight I have always been a good looking chick at any size and I never let that stand in my way on any level. I chose my surgeon and the type of surgery I wanted and have no scars what so ever and no one would even know I had surgery if I chose not to tell they would just think I am on a diet that works. I did my surgery purely to look better not for health reason or issues because I have none. Since my surgery was not to improve my life or health I now know that I should have done it a better way. This is how I feel and I am only speaking on my own behalf. I am overjoyed that you would do it all again but as for me I would not and it is not hormones speaking to you or a phase it is how I truly feel. If anyone was to ask me about the surgery I would tell them do your research join a support group or two get informed and take your chance if you want to. I would not say heck yeah do it. For anyone who thinks this is the easy way out you are the crazy ones this is the hardest thing to live with for an entire lifetime. Lori Anne Lap RNY 8/25/03 274/247/135 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 17, 2003 Report Share Posted October 17, 2003 Lori Anne, I want to thank you for your honesty. I am just starting on this journey... not sure it is what I want, but have to do something, I have the health problems. I think for those of us contemplating this WLS, it's important to hear both sides. So thank you for your insight, as much as those that are doing wonderfully and would do it again. Janice > Wolfie > > I am truly happy for you and you are doing wonderfully congratulation on your > outstanding loss. I entered into my surgery fully informed and eager and now > that I am in it I know exactly the road of life ahead of me and I accepted it > then and I am in it now. My path is not the same as yours I never felt held > back my weight I have always been a good looking chick at any size and I never > let that stand in my way on any level. I chose my surgeon and the type of > surgery I wanted and have no scars what so ever and no one would even know I had > surgery if I chose not to tell they would just think I am on a diet that > works. I did my surgery purely to look better not for health reason or issues > because I have none. Since my surgery was not to improve my life or health I now > know that I should have done it a better way. This is how I feel and I am > only speaking on my own behalf. I am overjoyed that you would do it all again > but as for me I would not and it is not hormones speaking to you or a phase it > is how I truly feel. If anyone was to ask me about the surgery I would tell > them do your research join a support group or two get informed and take your > chance if you want to. I would not say heck yeah do it. For anyone who thinks > this is the easy way out you are the crazy ones this is the hardest thing to > live with for an entire lifetime. > > Lori Anne > Lap RNY 8/25/03 > 274/247/135 > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 18, 2003 Report Share Posted October 18, 2003 In a message dated 10/17/2003 11:20:59 PM Eastern Daylight Time, jmk_956@... writes: Lori Anne, I want to thank you for your honesty. I am just starting on this journey... not sure it is what I want, but have to do something Hi Janice I just want to make sure that you understand that I am only speaking for myself on my own journey through my WLS. If you have done your research and joined a in hospital support group and talked with post ops about what to expect you will be just fine. The decision for WLS for whatever reasons is a life long one that I did not enter into lightly. The reality that I am a changed and recreated human being still is a shock to my system. When I look at my friends I just think wow I do not have the same insides that you have in the same order and yes I have a tiny little pouch where my God given stomach used to be. I am still in a period of adjustment and I have no doubt that by the end of my first year I will be an old hat at knowing what I can eat well and what to stay away from. I am losing weight at a nice pace that allows me to firm up and not be so flabby so I am happy with that. I just think that anyone contemplating this surgery should know all sides of the issue and not just the oh my god I lost another 15 pounds side. Now losing the weight is like a secondary issue keeping up the vitamins and getting in the water and protein right is the main issue and can be consuming at times. Just remember we all put on weight for our own specific reason and we established eating patterns that after surgery for the most part are over so it takes some getting used to. I just want everyone on this board to know that I am not depressed and I have never suffered from depression I am just trying to let people know the good and the not so good sides of surgery. Lori Anne Lap RNY 8/25/03 274/247/135 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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