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Ok here I go. Same as everyone else ... I have...
Ok here I go. Same as everyone else ... I have tried WW, Jenny Craig, and fad diets In between. I have lost over 100 pounds 4 times in my life. I have lost more than I weighed! Why couldn't I keep it off? I knew how much I worked to get it off. I really don't think I have a food addiction. I think I am a product of the obesity gene that plays havoc with your family/hereditary genes. I am the smallest person in my family and am 5'2" and now weigh about 250 lbs. started out 276. I guess my biggest trial and tribulations are I went through a terrible divorce with the father of my two children who made my life hell. He has since passed away and now I feel bad for all the years we each lost and my children. I lost my father to pancreatic cancer, year later I lost my brother at age 45 to cardiac arrest. He was 6'4" and weighed probably 500 lbs. He was 7 years younger than me and to this day I feel guilty he died and I lived. A year later I lost my mom to COPD. So when you lose your parents you feel like an orphan. Three family members gone in three years. Life was not supposed to be like that. My entire life was changed forever. We no longer have the same big family get together cuz it is just not the same. The glue that held us all together is no longer there. It's my life and I have to live it. I have asthma, high blood pressure, close to being diabetic, and am over 100 lbs to my goal weight. I can't lose weight like I used to. It will not come off. I live daily wondering if I too will go into cardiac arrest like my brother. Was that hereditary, or just meant to be? Severe obesity is killing me too. I have a son, daughter, husband, and four grandkids that are counting on me. Oh and 4 fur babies!!! I Need to get healthy. I need to lose 110-130 pounds. Hoping the sleeve will help me. Hoping I made the right choice. Hoping my parents will be proud of me. Not a day goes by that my brother isn't in my thoughts or tears of which my fur babies ears have wiped away. Wish me luck, I think I will need it! Prepared to try my hardest! Waiting for my surgery date....one more week before I hear. Today is 11/6/15. Good luck fellow sleevers.....I'm here for ya!
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November 8, 2015
Wow this is touching as I cried reading this. I am so sorry for your lost and I'm glad that you are about to begin a new journey in your life a health one that will allow you to be here to celebrate with your family. You stated that you lost the glue that held the family together? I can related and maybe you can become the new "glue" that will continue to hold your family together. Thank you for sharing
November 8, 2015
Hey chubs - it is amazing how much our lives seem to be alike. I still have my 95 year old Mom, for whom I am the primary caregiver. She has moderate to severe dementia, which makes the job a little more challenging. I lost my husband to a heart attack in his sleep. He was about 6ft. 1" and weighed probably 500 pounds. My brother is probably close to that and it really bothers me that he does not do anything about it. But, we cannot live anyone else's life. So, when I hit 270 I decided to do the one thing I knew could give me the ability to reach my goal and finally STAY THERE. I am 3 1/2 months out and I now weigh 195. I have been stuck there for a little while now, but hey, I will take the number!!! I love taking my dog for walks now. We are up to 2 -3 miles a day which is awesome for someone who could not walk up a flight of stairs without using an inhaler.
Even though I hit the wall in my weight loss, I know it will pick up again. So, I keep doing all of the right things and actually enjoy trying new things, mostly low carb cooking. I even think about getting a horse again, maybe lease one from a college student. Now there is some real exercise that is fun - riding and taking care of a horse!!!!!
So, chubbyncute, you are in for a great ride. The journey has lots of twists and turns, mostly good ones. For the not so good ones, you have all of us to lean on. So, aim for skinny-n-cute. At the same time work towards happy-n-cute :-)
Even though I hit the wall in my weight loss, I know it will pick up again. So, I keep doing all of the right things and actually enjoy trying new things, mostly low carb cooking. I even think about getting a horse again, maybe lease one from a college student. Now there is some real exercise that is fun - riding and taking care of a horse!!!!!
So, chubbyncute, you are in for a great ride. The journey has lots of twists and turns, mostly good ones. For the not so good ones, you have all of us to lean on. So, aim for skinny-n-cute. At the same time work towards happy-n-cute :-)
November 8, 2015
Awe thanks Carol Anne. Sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. Our lives do mimick ea others in lots of ways. I plan on working on happy-n-cute as you suggested. May be the only thing that gets me there. Stay with it, you will get out of that plateau. Hopefully we can both see the 150's......kiss your mom and tell her you love her every chance you get. Take care.
November 9, 2015
Thanks so much for sharing your story. You are strong to be at the place you are now! You have taken a isn't leap towards good health and a longer life with your family. You will have time and ENERGY to create the bonds with them. Forge ahead ,we have your back!
November 10, 2015
Thank you chukkar. I will try my hardest and I know you are too. Good luck!!!
November 9, 2015
Hi CNC
What a touching review... I'm so sorry for your loss. I also lost my older brother at 45 years old... He was not extremely overweight however he had really bad eating habits ....fried foods and lots of carbs... He died in his sleep from a heart attack. I can relate to your situation. I really happy that I had this surgery as I know that somewhere down the road I would have develop hypertension and diabetes... It's better to be late than sorry.... I wish you all the best on your journey to a healthier you... Good luck Sweetie! Keep me posted!
What a touching review... I'm so sorry for your loss. I also lost my older brother at 45 years old... He was not extremely overweight however he had really bad eating habits ....fried foods and lots of carbs... He died in his sleep from a heart attack. I can relate to your situation. I really happy that I had this surgery as I know that somewhere down the road I would have develop hypertension and diabetes... It's better to be late than sorry.... I wish you all the best on your journey to a healthier you... Good luck Sweetie! Keep me posted!
November 10, 2015
Thank you so much Lovelymish. I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother as well. They went way too soon. And yes, maybe this surgery will put us in a healthier place. Your comforting words made me feel brighter this evening so thank you for that! You take care.
You will do your parents proud.
You will let your brother's memory be positive.
You will do everything possible to be a better you.
You will...................................
Much love and luck for you.
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