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Raysofsunshine
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Talia121
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Talia121
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Also Diane I read your article on malabsorption and I wanted to know are the vitamins and supplements usually enough to deal with it...?
Brenda2010
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Hi & welcome Tasha! As sunshine mentioned, we have a really supportive, knowledgeable group here.
Where are you on this path, researching? Have you already been scheduled for surgery?
Talia121
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I have researched off and on for about two years.. I am currently in the first month of about a six month pre op process and I will have surgery in January. There's alot I still don't know and a lot I'm still finding out.. I'm really glad I found this site as I am finding valuable info.
Talia121
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Interestingly enough I chose to tell everyone, some have mocked me and many have assured me I will die of not from the surgery then from the complications that can arise. I have some support and it's appreciated, but the others words really scared me alot. Many people do not believe that I can keep up with the protocol for life and fear I'll fail because I have failed so many times dieting and exercising.
I'm here because I need to know more info than just the medical side of things. Like I like to read about people's own personal journey and how everything is turning out for them. I try to keep a positive outlook but it's hard because I'm prone to depression and extreme anxiety. So sometimes research can be my best friend or a great anxiety trigger, but I soldier on. I know why I'm doing this and I'm not going to give up out of fear..
Thanks for the info.any more comments or info is greatly appreciated.
I'm here because I need to know more info than just the medical side of things. Like I like to read about people's own personal journey and how everything is turning out for them. I try to keep a positive outlook but it's hard because I'm prone to depression and extreme anxiety. So sometimes research can be my best friend or a great anxiety trigger, but I soldier on. I know why I'm doing this and I'm not going to give up out of fear..
Thanks for the info.any more comments or info is greatly appreciated.
Brenda2010
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I can say that this is hands-down the best decision I've ever made. Just 9 short months ago I was 290 pounds with type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. Hip and ankle pain all the time. Out of breath just by climbing the stairs to my 2nd floor condo everyday. Today, I'm 185 lbs (with a weigh-in tomorrow so likely even less), have been off my diabetes meds since February, normal blood pressure and no aches and pains. I've been swimming all summer with my very fit 13 year old niece and keeping up!
I probably haven't felt this good in 20 years. I've mentioned in another post that at my last checkup, I was actually told that I "exude health". Who me??? Can it be true? As for happiness, where to start? I've also always struggled with anxiety and depression. But with so many positive changes, I find myself smiling all the time. When your body feels good, it translates to your emotions for sure. I'm doing so much work on myself to stay this way. Meditating every day, reading books about mental health and spirituality. I've never had more determination to stay in positivity.
The compliments are very encouraging. Almost daily, someone from work will stop me to tell me how great I'm looking. Receiving congrats and compliments has gotten me through some of the challenges that Diane describes about the total lifestyle change we need to make with surgery. Wearing smaller, cute clothes helps too.
Totally 100% worth it! I had a very easy recovery compared to a lot of people on this site. Chronic diarrhea the first week so it didn't matter that I was drinking enough water, I was loosing it just as fast. I felt ill and fainted a few times due to dehydration. Had to go the hospital for IV fluids. After that, it's been smooth sailing. Fingers crossed, I'll be one of the lucky ones without complications.
Join me and live your best life girlie!!!