Good Morning Everyone
I wen to my first WLS Support Group meeting yesterday. A Post Op person mentioned this site and voila I am here..
I am at the beginning of my process.
8/? - I have my IUD removed and ask for a Consult/Referral for WLS
9/9- I have my Consult appointment where the Dr says I am a Candidate
9/13- I am in contact with the Nurse who sets up my next appointment and gives me details of upcoming things
9/14 - I attend my first WLS Support Group Meeting
9/14 - I enroll in the Ship Shape program for October
9/15- will be fasting for bloodwork on 9/16
9/27- next appointment
I am hoping to have the VSG procedure.. I had been doing research for several years on WLS but my focus was on the RNY. After meeting the Doctor and being shown the information I am opting (with approval) for the VSG.
As I said in the beginning of the process, I am reading and finding as much information as I can to help me and my family while we go through this process together. I have 2 children ages 12 & 14, they have been told I am a candidate and I have discussed with them how things will change. Healthier choices, portion control etc and how this will also benefit the family as a whole. I may be the one losing weight but they will notice changes with themselves as well, that these changes will hopefully stick with them so that in their Adult Life they will not have to struggle with their weight..
I love my kids, my husband and my life I am looking forward to enjoying more of it. The only person to ever hold me back has been me and I am ready to drop the weight and be free and let that person go. I know that somewhere inside me there is a fun loving person, right now I am called the fun sucker..LOL, they say it with love but it is a bit hurtful. I have let my size get in the way of so many fun things.
One day while living in Japan we took a trip to a theme park, smaller than Magic Mountain but with similar rides. I rode the first roller coaster with no problem.. The third Ride though, the Japanese Guy had to place his leg up and use all of his weight/strength to get me strapped in safely.. Then had to move me to a different side of the ride where I begin to feel a bit humiliated and realized I had a problem, a weight problem.
How long had this been, how could I let my weight get this bad, at this time I wasn't over 200 lbs but I was close. My daughter modeled in Japan and it was exhausting going to the train walking to the locations, all because I had excess weight.
I tried to diet, exercise .. I was doing well when I was running with my DH's co-worker.. then I started having heel pain, plantar fasciitis or something like that.. I stopped runnning. Then I hired a personal trainer, the plan originally was myself and a friend working out together but it ended up just being me with the trainer.. After a couple visits she went on vacation and I never went back, I let life get in the way. I hated going to the Gym, sweating, being heavy walking in there, trying to do the workouts. I am fair skinned with red hair so of course when I work out I turn beet red. I just felt so embarrassed.
My last year in Japan I was losing weight and I felt GREAT! My self esteem was up and everything, I wore a dress actually on 2 different occasions I wore a dress, yeah me. The scale was not sliding much but I felt great. Then came the pictures, first the Halloween, where I had bought a Plus Size costume the first time ever and was a Pirate.. What was I thinking? Then there was the Command Christmas Party, the pictures actually look good. The dress was flattering etc..However, I had a wardrobe malfunction and I busted the zipper and had to go home and change, EMBARRASSING! Then came the Khaki Ball. I purchased an item a dress that looked FABULOUS on the supposed Plus Size model, and asked a friend how I looked. (where are your honest friends when you need them) She said I looked great.. SERIOUSLY? Looking back at the photos there is not a fat roll in the front or in the back that you can NOT see.. I knew things needed to change, but how to change them. I needed the right tools..
Shortly after that Ball we moved to Florida. My tools were given to me in the way of a Consult to WLS. If by going through this program I lose the weight that disqualifies me for surgery, then kudos to me and the program. If not then I will have my NEW "tool" by way of surgery to help effectively guide me to a healthier and happier me and lifestyle. Not only is the surgery a tool but everything leading up to the surgery are tools to be successful.
How I see it either way it is a win win, I am thankful for this opportunity.
I wen to my first WLS Support Group meeting yesterday. A Post Op person mentioned this site and voila I am here..
I am at the beginning of my process.
8/? - I have my IUD removed and ask for a Consult/Referral for WLS
9/9- I have my Consult appointment where the Dr says I am a Candidate
9/13- I am in contact with the Nurse who sets up my next appointment and gives me details of upcoming things
9/14 - I attend my first WLS Support Group Meeting
9/14 - I enroll in the Ship Shape program for October
9/15- will be fasting for bloodwork on 9/16
9/27- next appointment
I am hoping to have the VSG procedure.. I had been doing research for several years on WLS but my focus was on the RNY. After meeting the Doctor and being shown the information I am opting (with approval) for the VSG.
As I said in the beginning of the process, I am reading and finding as much information as I can to help me and my family while we go through this process together. I have 2 children ages 12 & 14, they have been told I am a candidate and I have discussed with them how things will change. Healthier choices, portion control etc and how this will also benefit the family as a whole. I may be the one losing weight but they will notice changes with themselves as well, that these changes will hopefully stick with them so that in their Adult Life they will not have to struggle with their weight..
I love my kids, my husband and my life I am looking forward to enjoying more of it. The only person to ever hold me back has been me and I am ready to drop the weight and be free and let that person go. I know that somewhere inside me there is a fun loving person, right now I am called the fun sucker..LOL, they say it with love but it is a bit hurtful. I have let my size get in the way of so many fun things.
One day while living in Japan we took a trip to a theme park, smaller than Magic Mountain but with similar rides. I rode the first roller coaster with no problem.. The third Ride though, the Japanese Guy had to place his leg up and use all of his weight/strength to get me strapped in safely.. Then had to move me to a different side of the ride where I begin to feel a bit humiliated and realized I had a problem, a weight problem.
How long had this been, how could I let my weight get this bad, at this time I wasn't over 200 lbs but I was close. My daughter modeled in Japan and it was exhausting going to the train walking to the locations, all because I had excess weight.
I tried to diet, exercise .. I was doing well when I was running with my DH's co-worker.. then I started having heel pain, plantar fasciitis or something like that.. I stopped runnning. Then I hired a personal trainer, the plan originally was myself and a friend working out together but it ended up just being me with the trainer.. After a couple visits she went on vacation and I never went back, I let life get in the way. I hated going to the Gym, sweating, being heavy walking in there, trying to do the workouts. I am fair skinned with red hair so of course when I work out I turn beet red. I just felt so embarrassed.
My last year in Japan I was losing weight and I felt GREAT! My self esteem was up and everything, I wore a dress actually on 2 different occasions I wore a dress, yeah me. The scale was not sliding much but I felt great. Then came the pictures, first the Halloween, where I had bought a Plus Size costume the first time ever and was a Pirate.. What was I thinking? Then there was the Command Christmas Party, the pictures actually look good. The dress was flattering etc..However, I had a wardrobe malfunction and I busted the zipper and had to go home and change, EMBARRASSING! Then came the Khaki Ball. I purchased an item a dress that looked FABULOUS on the supposed Plus Size model, and asked a friend how I looked. (where are your honest friends when you need them) She said I looked great.. SERIOUSLY? Looking back at the photos there is not a fat roll in the front or in the back that you can NOT see.. I knew things needed to change, but how to change them. I needed the right tools..
Shortly after that Ball we moved to Florida. My tools were given to me in the way of a Consult to WLS. If by going through this program I lose the weight that disqualifies me for surgery, then kudos to me and the program. If not then I will have my NEW "tool" by way of surgery to help effectively guide me to a healthier and happier me and lifestyle. Not only is the surgery a tool but everything leading up to the surgery are tools to be successful.
How I see it either way it is a win win, I am thankful for this opportunity.
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