Comments on: annoying

By: Bethany Carney

Bethany Carney — Sun, 22 May 2005 01:32:15 +0000

Well Hello Clippman,
Well I have a story for you and it is a little more
depressing. I was not aways this big but threw marriage it got worse I am
5"2 and i weigh in at 267 but I had to prove to the doctors that I could lose
the pounds and keep it off so I lost all together about 30 pounds but ,
without their help I will just gain it back SO I have been to all my
apointments and I just had my pre op today and my surgery is for October 16th
woohoo,
Well my husband is against it so we are on the outs and my family is
against it so we just argue and as for my work they say i’m not that big all
i need to do is stop eating so much BUT all I eat is veggies and fruit so now
they are making this a big deal so I get the boot where ever I turn But I
need this surgery to get better because I have High blood presure, and High
cholesterol, and stage 1 diebetes and I can’t even walk without my artharitis
acting up so i am totaly screwed no matter witch way I turn so I don’t talk

to many people anymore but when this is done and I am more healthier and more
better spirits they will see that I was right! So keep up with your progress
and Do it know matter what anyone says because YOU have to be happy. And I
know how hard it is to diet because I have tried Merridia and Zenical and
weight watchers and they all failed me so I will not fail this time!
stronger
Debbie

By: curt_10

curt_10 — Sat, 21 May 2005 01:03:57 +0000

By: pablo40

pablo40 — Thu, 19 May 2005 03:35:13 +0000

My nutritionist, last Monday, added some carbs into my diet. I can have
Mashed potatoes, low fat bread, very cooked pasta, and very cooked rice. She
also added in cooked veggies and fruit. It has been a great experience. Would
I do it again, in a heart beat. Here is the number one question, Am I still
hungry? The answer is yes! I go through bouts of I want to eat everything,
but the minute I get it to my lips, I have no desire to eat it anymore. Am I
happy? I have never been this happy before in my life. I have never had any
type of courage before in my life and that has all changed with this surgery.
I have a lot more self confidence. Just the other night, I actually walked up
to a guy, that was very cute, started talking to him, and actually gave him
my number. (He still hasn’t called, but that’s not the point) The point is at
my heaviest of 260 (pre-op) I would never have done anything like that. Now
at 212, respectively, I have a renewed self confidence that is pouring out at
the seams. I hope that the people out there, that read this, and are thinking
about this surgery, the biggest thing I need to get across to you is, you

need to do this for you, not for anyone else. If you really want to do this,
who cares what anyone else say’s. It’s none of their business. I wish
everyone tons of luck.

Kristina
Dedham, Massachusetts-Open surgery- 8/28/02- 212 lb.

By: Georgette Haydee

Georgette Haydee — Tue, 17 May 2005 15:04:11 +0000

How did the surgery go? How has it been afterwards? Any regrets??
what can you eat now?

By: Georgette Haydee

Georgette Haydee — Tue, 17 May 2005 09:43:24 +0000

I am glad I am npot the only one who has experienced this. What most
people dont understand is how you get to this point. THey think all
you do is eat and eat and eat. That isnt the case. EVERY woman in
my family is overweight. The skinniest I have EVER been was when I
had cancer, even then I was 185-190lbs. Far from skinnier, but much
skinnier than I ever am now. I am ONLY 23 yrs old (and a hefty 268lbs
at 5′ 7")and feel stuck in an old worn down body. I get so jealous
and upset when I see skinny women. I get in tears when I try on
clothes. Not to mention, I have such a bright future. I am a law
school student, and far from ugly, but get sick of hearing you have
such a pretty face..but…..

People dont understand. I have exercised, been on Atkins, had a
trainer, did dexatrim, slim fast, diet fuel, and weight watchers,
only to have all teh weight come back when I take some time off from

teh gym, or when I decide to eat some carbs (when I was on Atkins),
or eat like a normal person in general.

What has it been like post surgery for you?? Please share stories..
please. I am scared, but at the same time, I am dangerous to myself
unless I get something done.

By: pablo40

pablo40 — Tue, 17 May 2005 03:28:07 +0000

I still get reactions like that, even after having the surgery. I have a lot
of guy friends that are personal trainers. Some of them approved of me doing
this. The others would say things like "I could have helped you!", or
"Haven’t you tried anything else?". Do people understand that when you get to
the point of even considering surgery, it is a last resort. We have tried
everything, and no, you could not have helped me. I feel just as annoyed as
you do.
~Kristina
Dedham Massachusetts-Open Surgery 8/28/02- 46lbs. gone-byebye!