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[WWWindy]

Good morning. I'm very excited to be added to your group. I am usually just a lurker but thought I'd try something new. I've spent teenage years dieting when I didn't need to; years dieting when I didn't need to; lost my thyroid, Hashimoto's and now I spend my time dieting and I need to. But, I can no longer drop the weight.

I attended an information meeting about WLS a few years ago but got scared and chickened out. How could I give up my best friends, Mr Butter and Mrs Sugar. I so admire all of you who have taken this journey.

Last week I pushed myself to contact our WLS center to start the process. I am so scared now, not to lose my dear friends, but that I won't be accepted into the program. And then if I am, it is the unknown. Will it work for me? Can I handle the changes? Would I be able to accept a thinner me?

Thank you for being here and if I do start this journey, I look forward to your company.
WWWindy.... aka ~Lois

 

[honeysgirl]

Lois, it is a hard decision to make and I think most of us have struggled with getting to and accepting that decision.
I think it is just a mind set you have to get into. The thing I found most helpful with the food was to stop eating all carbs(except fruit) during the 3 month process of getting to the actual surgery.
I know I was afraid that I might never be able to eat certain things but so far so good. I am 6 weeks out for RNY and so far I do not regret it.

Keep us updated.

 

[AnnieLuv]

I agree. I had to get to a point emotionally where I was so upset with what my life had become that I was willing to give up anything. All my favorite go to's. I had rny 10 weeks ago. I wish I could have let go of the food and had this when I was younger.

 

[WWWindy]

Thank you both. I, too, wish I had come to this realization when I was younger but it is never too late. I've made my decision and I am so very happy about it. I think I'm happiest to finally admit to myself that I can't lose weight without help, surgical help. My latest diet plan was Ideal Protein which limited carbs (fruit included) to 25 grams per day and lots of protein. I'm hoping I can carry some of that with me through this journey.

I can do it!

 

[Brenda2010]

Thank you both. I, too, wish I had come to this realization when I was younger but it is never too late. I've made my decision and I am so very happy about it. I think I'm happiest to finally admit to myself that I can't lose weight without help, surgical help. My latest diet plan was Ideal Protein which limited carbs (fruit included) to 25 grams per day and lots of protein. I'm hoping I can carry some of that with me through this journey.

I can do it!

Hi Lois,

I'm 6 months post RNY and it has been the best decision of my life. When I made the decision, I felt like a huge weight was lifted off me. If you've done low carb in the past and been good with it, you'll do wonderfully. You're totally right, it's never too late & you've got this!