new and scared
Hi, i am at my end. I have decided to approach the surgery and my
doctor is very supportive. I after tests found out i had sleep
apnea, no wonder i cant sleep and am always tired, i new i had high
cholestoral and i have already had two surgerys on my right knee and
they wont even touch the other untli i take off weight. I am 50
years old and until 6 years ago i weight between 150 and 170. i quit
smoking and started eating and within the first year had gained 100
lbs. i am now at 278 and i miss my health, i miss gardening i cant
even clean my tub without help, i sweat all the time and i am
misarable. I have a demanding job and a supportive family, but i
have found that the longer i have stayed this way the more i stay
home, I hide from people i used to know if i run into a store…so
now i just try not to go. I have even stopped going to family events
becuase some have not seen me this way and dont want them to. I want
my life back but yet my sedative is my food. (mostly carbs) i dont
eat at night but i eat alot. you would think that being this
misarable i would be excited but i am scared! some about the surgery
that i am sure will happen in the next few months, but im also
scared of the unknown. I have a co worker and she had it done last
jan and sheds weight like you wouldnt believe. I envy her energy,
but yet im still scared. Is this crazy or this normal….i need your
guidence. thank you for listening
March 1st, 2007 at 9:04 pm
Dear Cecilia,
Your note sounded so familiar to me as I had Lapband surgery in June. I can
still remember the fear, worry and torment over taking such a huge step.
This is a life changing event and I don¹t think we should take it lightly.
All I can say is that you are going to feel so much better and your self
confidence will return. Yes it will. People will say some dumb things to
you but pay attention to the chorus of support you will receive. The support
groups online are terrific and my doctor has a whole support network built
in to the practice because he and his partner know we need it just as much
as we need the surgery.
Welcome.
– Linda
Lapband 6/7/04
Dr. Weiss Georgetown, KY
March 2nd, 2007 at 6:55 am
Thank you for posting–I have been instructed to have this surgery 4 years
ago–but have not because I am scared— I had the worse time losing the weight
I would lose 5 pounds and gain 10 so I was above my original weight most of
the 4 years!! LOL started 275 went up to 296 and I am now 254 with Dr atkins
since March 2004—My dr appt iin Sept 14 and If I can manage not to gain 20
pounds in 2 days (which I really think I could LOL based on old behaviors)
She should be ready to set me in my next step towards surgery. My nutrition
pages are in , my insurance is complete, my primary dr is on board. I will
post my results from the dr office on Tues night.
Keep me in your prayers—— Does any one have a by pass surgery angel that
I can borrow??
March 2nd, 2007 at 10:53 am
It sounds to me as if your angel is sitting on your shoulders now!
It takes so much (at least it did for me) to finally admit that I
couldn’t diet myself thin. Or even diet myself normal - average.
That’s the hardest part, and you’ve done it!
Stay with us and ask all the questions you want. I’m sure someone
here has done it!
Take care,
Pam
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Thank you for posting–I have been instructed to have this surgery 4
years
ago–but have not because I am scared— I had the worse time losing
the weight
I would lose 5 pounds and gain 10 so I was above my original weight
most of
the 4 years!! LOL started 275 went up to 296 and I am now 254 with
Dr atkins
since March 2004—My dr appt iin Sept 14 and If I can manage not
to gain 20
pounds in 2 days (which I really think I could LOL based on old
behaviors)
She should be ready to set me in my next step towards surgery. My
nutrition
pages are in , my insurance is complete, my primary dr is on board.
I will
post my results from the dr office on Tues night.
Keep me in your prayers—— Does any one have a by pass surgery
angel that
I can borrow??
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March 4th, 2007 at 12:32 am
Hi, i am at my end. I have decided to approach the surgery and my
doctor is very supportive. I after tests found out i had sleep
apnea, no wonder i cant sleep and am always tired, i new i had high
cholestoral and i have already had two surgerys on my right knee and
they wont even touch the other untli i take off weight. I am 50
years old and until 6 years ago i weight between 150 and 170. i quit
smoking and started eating and within the first year had gained 100
lbs. i am now at 278 and i miss my health, i miss gardening i cant
even clean my tub without help, i sweat all the time and i am
misarable. I have a demanding job and a supportive family, but i
have found that the longer i have stayed this way the more i stay
home, I hide from people i used to know if i run into a store…so
now i just try not to go. I have even stopped going to family events
becuase some have not seen me this way and dont want them to. I want
my life back but yet my sedative is my food. (mostly carbs) i dont
eat at night but i eat alot. you would think that being this
misarable i would be excited but i am scared! some about the surgery
that i am sure will happen in the next few months, but im also
scared of the unknown. I have a co worker and she had it done last
jan and sheds weight like you wouldnt believe. I envy her energy,
but yet im still scared. Is this crazy or this normal….i need your
guidence. thank you for listening
March 4th, 2007 at 10:36 am
-I can relate to where you are coming from. I tried to get my
bariatric surgery for 4 years. It was all I ever thought about. The
week before my surgery, I could not sleep at all. I was so scared. I
was scared beyond beleif. I did have my surgery on Sept. 1, 2004. I
have had some tough days, but am feeling better as each day passes.
Hang in there. I will certainly keep you in my prayers. Rhonda
March 5th, 2007 at 3:07 pm
keep us posted pls