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Thanks for reminding people that... (Reply to this comment)
by AinsleyJo
...the stereotype of the fat person eating three smorgasboard per day plus several snacks of whole pies, large milkshakes, and bags of doughnuts isn't always true--in fact, seldom is.
There are lots of causes of weight-gain besides excess food and lack of exercise, and being fat isn't a synonym for being lazy or lacking in intelligence.
In your case, your other health problems--along with the drugs you've taken for them--has been a very big factor in becoming bigger.
In short, society needs to change its attitude when it comes to obesity.
Perhaps--likely, so--we should strive to change that trait, but, all the same, we should never be treated like second-class citizens because of body-size.
We have a right to share the planet with the rest of the population!!!
Best Wishes!
AJ :o)
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Sep 23 '05
4:40 am PDT
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Lisa, (Reply to this comment)
by bops_mom
thinking of you and praying for the best for you and yours. I'm sure will/do appreciate your courage in sharing what the days prior to the surgery were really like.
- Melissa
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May 02 '05
4:09 pm PDT
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Best of Luck (Reply to this comment)
by Bruguru
I'm sure the benefits will outweigh the risks, and that you will soon see positive results from the surgery.
Best wishes,
John
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Apr 29 '05
6:29 am PDT
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Good luck Lisa! (Reply to this comment)
by AliventiAsylum
It was a hard ecision to make and I commend you for having the courage to do what's in the best interest of your family, as well as the courage to talk about it publicly. Obesity unfortunately still seems to to be a target for people to make fun of others - if they only knew, right?
Patti
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Apr 28 '05
3:15 am PDT
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Lisa ... (Reply to this comment)
by LisaDo
ROFL If I could get the category added, I would. :) Everyone that I have talked to that has actually tried it, liked it. My husband gags at the thought of it, but then he drinks a little tea with his sugar. LOL
Lisa
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Apr 27 '05
3:57 pm PDT
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Best of luck (Reply to this comment)
by msmorvay
with your surgery. I am sure it was a hard decision but I am sure that things will be much better for you afterwards. I know someone who had it done and she felt fantastic afterwards. Again I wish you all the best.
Take care,
Rae
P.S. The Diet Cherry Vanilla Doctor Pepper is pretty awesome.
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Apr 27 '05
12:45 pm PDT
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Lisa ... (Reply to this comment)
by cubmomma
Wow, Lisa, isn't it amazing how our heads hurt going off Coke?
I've never heard of Diet Cherry Vanilla Dr. Pepper. It sounds good :) Maybe this is something that a review could spread more light on (hint-hint).
~~Sherri
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Apr 27 '05
8:07 am PDT
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Re: Re: Re: Lisa ... (Reply to this comment)
by LisaDo
Me, too!! :O I HAD to have a Coke in the morning. When I went cold turkey stopping the habit I thought I was gonna die. My head hurt something awful. I had no energy. I'd been living off of sugar and caffeine! LOL I drink the Diet Cherry Vanilla Dr Pepper now. It's actually quite good and the only diet soda I can stomach. :) That one thing was the hardest for me. I didn't WANT a Coke, I NEEDED one. LOL
Lisa
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Apr 27 '05
12:35 am PDT
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Re: Re: Lisa ... (Reply to this comment)
by cubmomma
"...changing to diet soda, when I drink it at all."
Lisa, I was so addicted to regular Coke. I had to have 16 oz first thing in the morning (along with my bacon, egg and cheese biscuit from McDonalds), and drank more Coke throughout the day. I have no idea how many ounces of Coke that I drank throughout the day.
Since I really dislike diet soda's, I realized I had to go cold turkey on the coke in order to lose weight. So, I bought plain, simple sparkling water. The bubbles fooled my tongue into thinking I was drinking a soda, but it had no calories, no caffeine, and no sweet flavored taste (I realized that I had to get my taste buds away from sweet tasting drinks). The first two weeks off of Coke, I had major headaches all day long. I felt better after that time, and I have not had any Coke since Feb 04. I still drink sparkling water, and decaffeinated, freshly brewed by me, ice tea.
Lisa, take time for you. Take the time to prepare good food for yourself, you deserve it. Sometimes we do so much for all of those around us (kids, hubby, ect.), that we forget about taking care of us.
~~Sherri
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Apr 26 '05
11:51 pm PDT
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Thanks everyone.... (Reply to this comment)
by LisaDo
For your support in this. I've had a lot of people tell me this is to drastic. An easy way out. I wasn't sure how some on Eps would handle this information. I'd glad that I was met with compassion and caring, and not ridicule. You all are great! :)
Lisa
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Apr 26 '05
7:18 pm PDT
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Re: Lisa ... (Reply to this comment)
by LisaDo
I didn't really understand what that meant until I was diagnosed as a Diabetic. Just simple things people don't think of made a difference for me. Changing from 2% to 1% milk. The obvious or changing to diet soda, when I drink it at all. Changing from white to wheat bread. These things not only help with weight, but also my diabetes. Breads would spike my sugar.
It's not all food issues, but you're right. That can be a massive part of it. It's not just portion control, like some people think. WHAT you eat is as important as HOW MUCH you eat.
Congrats on the weight loss and being able to do active things again! I'm hoping that, soon, that will be me, as well! :)
Lisa
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Apr 26 '05
7:17 pm PDT
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Lisa ... (Reply to this comment)
by cubmomma
What a hard decision to make. I certainly wish you the best in recovery of this surgery, and with the rest of your life as a trim gal. One thing you mentioned in your review:
"Your eating habits will forever have to change."
I found this true for myself when I chose to lose weight. I lost 75 pounds (from Feb 04 to Oct 04) by being careful of what I ate. To this day, I've kept if off. So surgery or no surgery, if you're going to lose weight, you eating habits NEED to change.
I know that most people say you need to exercise to lose weight, but I was so overweight, that I couldn't exercise. I know what you mean by your bones hurting, because mine did, too. Here it is 14 months after I chose to lose weight, and I am now playing singles tennis at least twice a week, and I do step aerobic once a week. Over a year ago, I never thought I'd be doing these things.
I am proud that you are putting your family first in this decision. That was my motivation, too.
Good luck to you!
~~Sherri
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Apr 26 '05
6:38 pm PDT
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Awww (Reply to this comment)
by maggsmomm
hun good luck and know my prayers are with you!
All the support you can ever want right here ;)
Luvs Jana
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Apr 26 '05
11:24 am PDT
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PCOS... (Reply to this comment)
by jchapkovich
Hi Lisa,
I was diagnosed with PCOS back in '97. We were living in the Seattle area at the time. Unfortunately I was not able to get any help or support from my doctors out there.
In '99 we moved back to PA. My husband, Brian and I were deciding whether to try again with the fertility.
The pills were horrible....Glucophage made me so ill...plus my mood swings...I don't have to explain those :-). Finally after a year and a half we got pregnant with one of the injectable drugs that of course is not covered by insurance. I think it's call Follistim.
In September of last year we tried to give our son, David a sibling...I got pregnant on the first round of Follistim....Seven weeks later I lost it. We haven't tried again since. I think we're going to try one more time...(probably in August) and if that doesn't work then David will be an only child. I'm fine with that and so is my husband.
You're in my thoughts and prayers and have my best wishes.
:-)Jen
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Apr 26 '05
10:59 am PDT
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This took courage (Reply to this comment)
by lorace
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Lisa, courage not only to choose this way, but courage, also, to share with us.
My thoughts and prayers will be with you and I'll be excited to hear of the great success.
Hugs and blessings,
Lorace
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Apr 26 '05
10:41 am PDT
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Ummm, no, not easy! (Reply to this comment)
by Lisa_J
If anyone wants to think it is the easy way out, they just need to research the work/discipline/energy that the patient has to put forth to ensure the success.
Your in my thoughts and prayers and will continue to be.
Lisa
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Apr 26 '05
10:10 am PDT
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Wow (Reply to this comment)
by serc
Best of luck and I'll be thinking about you and sending prayers your way next week! This sounds like such a hard decision to make, but certainly not "an easy way..."
-Sara R-C
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Apr 26 '05
9:47 am PDT
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I know... (Reply to this comment)
by gaelkm
...you did not make this decision lightly either, Lisa. I wish you the best and will send positive thoughts and prayers your way...
~gael
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Apr 26 '05
8:55 am PDT
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ack (Reply to this comment)
by drdevience
Predisone is evil. I quit it after the 30th pound gained. I was taking it for Lupus/RA though, not breathing problems.
So far, I"ve only been able to shed like half of the gain.
Good luck on your surgery ;)
Doc
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Apr 26 '05
8:24 am PDT
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Know (Reply to this comment)
by pilarzmom
that I'm totally supportive and wishing you the best. Please keep us posted!
I had a different "elective" procedure last year but I felt exactly like you -scared but excited. Even though it was a much simplier procedure it still scared me. But the positive outcome made it worth it.
Take care,
Peggy
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Apr 26 '05
6:58 am PDT
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Good Luck (Reply to this comment)
by germank106
I think you are very courageous for making this decision. I wish you the best of luck. I know what an enourmous boost to my self-esteem it was to finally loose the weight and hope it does the same for you - not to mention the health benefits.
****Audrey
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Apr 26 '05
5:48 am PDT
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:) (Reply to this comment)
by disartain
Hi Lisa, congratulations. My daughter had this surgery three years ago. It was the best thing she ever did. She weighed over 300 lbs and was obese all her life, no matter what she did.
She is now a 130 lbs and having the time of her life. She would never go back. It is a hard decision to make but I hope all will go well for you.
Diane
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Apr 26 '05
5:40 am PDT
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You know.... (Reply to this comment)
by kamel622
.....that you'll be in my thoughts and prayers.
I know what a difficult decision this is and in no way is it the 'easy' way out. Your life is about to change dramatically....and for the good. I'm so happy for you. My daughter is 2 1/2 years post surgery and said that she would defintitely do it again.
God Bless.....Make it a great day.....kath
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Apr 26 '05
5:23 am PDT
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Good luck, Lisa (Reply to this comment)
by jo.com
I don't think this is the easy way out and I know the decision wasn't made over night. I think it is a difficult choice and a difficult operation and I applaud your motivation to go through it. jo
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Apr 26 '05
4:50 am PDT
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Congratulations (Reply to this comment)
by PattyTherre
I conducted an interview with a woman who had the same type of surgery you are having. I have followed her through her first days after surgery to her first 20 pounds lost all the way up to her 100th pound lost and she is still doing great. She opened my (and many other people's) eyes to just how difficult the decision to have this surgery is and how life altering it can be.
She explained everything she eats and her typical day and, no, this isn't the easy way out at all. I commend you for doing something proactive for your health and I am sure you will do great.
I hope you keep us all posted on your recovery and weight loss (and health improvements).
Patty
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Apr 26 '05
2:12 am PDT
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Lisa, (Reply to this comment)
by bops_mom
I'm sure you didn't make this decision lightly. My best wishes to you and yours before, during and after your surgery.
Melissa
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Apr 26 '05
2:03 am PDT
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