Don't freak out!

[christine53]

Ok this is my version of my sleeve. If you don't agree keep it to your self. My experience is my experience. I have been reading the pissing and mooning of people on here since Jan. I also have been reading wonderful joys and new exciting lives being changed. What I don't get is we were fat or are, some grossly fat and miserable people. We complain about that all the time. Then we decide to do something about it or try to decide. We are scared or don't want to go to Mexico or don't want to stop eating or drinking the way we do now. Wake up people! You are fat. That is not going to change unless you do something about it. And for most of us that is getting the sleeve. If you don't you are going to be sick and die! Bottom line. I was more scared of dying fat and miserable. I was bigger than my husband. Bigger than anyone in my family. Always the girl with the pretty face. The fat one in the airplane seat. The one that was to scared to do anything because to fat. Do you really think that is living? For me it was a hell no! So I stumbled across this forum on my search, and got started. I went to my local Doctor and found out about the sleeve and then he told me how much it was going to cost. Are you kidding me. $17,000.00 dollars for my husband and I to pay for something I did to myself! No way! I wasn't going to borrow and pay back for years. So my next choice was to go to Mexico. I read all the stuff on here and I figured if it is good enough for these wonderful people it was good enough for me. So 4900.00 later I did it. Was it easy, hell no! I am 54 and went alone. Did I moan about the decision and whine about being scared, no. I just did it. What did I have to loss? I could die in the hospital in the states. I went to Mexico and my whole experience was wonderful! I have been in the hospital in the states tons of times. But I have never been taken care of like I was there. So you people that are scared to go to Mexico, you have no idea what you are talking about. And if this health Insurance thing keeps on going we will be going there for everything. (my two cents on that). Did I have things to cry about and whine about? Hell ya! Was it all roses and sweet? A hell no again! But I was fat, over weight, obese and I did something about it! No crying, whining that was for losers (in the wrong direction). I was going to be a winner now. So it has worked like the Doc said. I had to be patient and change. I eat all day in small bites. I eat what I want and drink what I want. The thing is I just don't have the taste for the sweets and vodka. It's not the same. I am changing and I like it. At 8 months out almost at goal weight. My advice to anyone thinking about doing this. QUIT THINKING and START LIVING. Do you want be fat or healthy? Up to you. (my 2 cents worth)

[Watch out world]

Wow... Now that is saying it like it is!!! I go in on December 2nd and I am so ready to start my new life as a healthy women! and like you said.... is it going to be easy... HELL NO but oh well.. I'm ready!

Thanks for the post
Beth

[mlrisser]

Well said fellow sleever! I've slowly moved away from this forum because of the bellowing and crying. I got sick of it. Be thankful you have this second chance. I realize there are some who's experiences were positively horrific but for the most part it's people being sissies!

[miss_t]

That is nothing but hardcore truth. I have also seen a lot of complaining and whining about stuff people cant eat anymore or cant enjoy. To me having this surgery was not even a question. My doctor said "lose weight or your going to lose your eye site!" Well that was all the push I needed. To me all of the perks to having this surgery fully out weigh the not being able to indulge in food that made me sick to begin with. And if anyone gets offended by your post its because sometimes the truth hurts

[caroline2]

Well said! My surgery is next Friday. It's frustrating to me to hear people bi-ch all the time. I'm looking at this as a great opportunity. Do I think it's going to be easy...NO. I joined this board and others for support. I'm solo looking forward to being sleeved!

[rlh121172]

I 100% agree with you but I have been on here for more than a year and haven't really seen too much whining. I think everyone has their own unique experience, whether in the states or Mexico. I had mine in the states by the absolute best doctor in the country at a world renowned medical center but that doesn't mean it was without unpleasant moments. That didn't matter...my HEALTH mattered. I just hit 8 months out and am 9 pounds from my doctors goal for me, 19 from my personal goal. Was it easy? NO. But we are reversing life ending medical conditions, some we caused ourselves, some not so much, but regaining our ability to LIVE. That isn't suppose to be EASY.

I think people hit rough patches and they will frustrate you, and that's ok. People need to vent about it some times to avoid dwelling on it....to move past it and get back to a good place. This is a safe place for that. I'm not a whiner at all but I understand peoples need to "get it out". A large portion of weight problems are psychological...learning to voice it instead of eating it is very healthy.

Congrats on your success, may it continue!

God Bless.

[Barbp]

that is hard truth, but I have learned a lot from both the good and the bad people have gone through. It has helped me prepare mentally for anything. I cant wait to be sleeved so I can start the next chapter in my life.

[meisenlord]

I agree with everyone's comments. I too am realizing that its going to be a job for me to do it, but getting a "tool" like the sleeve is going to be what brings me success! I lose weight very slowly, as I have been dieting for this surgery since the end of July. I have only lost 21 lbs, but as I told myself, "Self, it's going down, not up!" So no matter how slow the loss is, at least it's a loss! I know without a doubt that loosing the weight is going to keep me alive a little bit longer so I can see my great-grandchildren being born! I am almost 58 and all the conditions I now have will improve when I get off the weight plus some other things that anyone who has never been fat doesn't ever have to face, like clipping my own toenails. Or fastening a seat belt on the plane. We here all understand those issues and that is what I am focusing on. Things that I will be able to do AFTER I lose the weight. So if I ever start to whine about how hard it is, please remind me of what I said here. Good luck to everyone here and I will see you on the other side. I have 3 days to go until my Mexico bound surgery! God Bless!

[Twhip]

Well, I have to say I liked your 2 cents worth. Like to hear straight up people speak straight up.
My husband and I are going to Mexico, because to have it done in our state it is $24.000.00 versus
$4000.00 each. We have hear a lot of wonderful things about the hospital we are going to and we a ready
Dec 2nd could not come soon enough. Thanks for being real and Cragrats

[Lorrie818]

Let me start by saying congratulations to you on your weight loss journey and I pray for your continued success. Now for my thoughts on your comment, this forum give people an opportunity to express their feelings, and yes some may whine, moan and groan about different things but I'm sure at the end of the day most of them are happy with the decision they made. I'm sure there were days that you weren't very happy and had some complaints about the process. We're all going to have good days and bad days so, please be considerate of other people feelings, thoughts, and concerns.

[Ann2]

Thanks, Christine.

Personally, I like hearing EVERYONE'S comments -- "hard truth" and "whining." Human beings are different, and even one person's views and needs vary over the course of a long journey like this one. It's good to hear Christine's point of view 8 months after being sleeved. It's also great for me to hear someone's take on their progress two months and three years after the surgery.

I'm not turning down ANY Information ANYONE wants to share.

Ann

[dynomite]

OMGoodness I love the last sentence of your post!!!! you were so on point!!! It is so psychological-it's ridiculous. A renewed mind = a renewed spirit and life!!!

I 100% agree with you but I have been on here for more than a year and haven't really seen too much whining. I think everyone has their own unique experience, whether in the states or Mexico. I had mine in the states by the absolute best doctor in the country at a world renowned medical center but that doesn't mean it was without unpleasant moments. That didn't matter...my HEALTH mattered. I just hit 8 months out and am 9 pounds from my doctors goal for me, 19 from my personal goal. Was it easy? NO. But we are reversing life ending medical conditions, some we caused ourselves, some not so much, but regaining our ability to LIVE. That isn't suppose to be EASY.

I think people hit rough patches and they will frustrate you, and that's ok. People need to vent about it some times to avoid dwelling on it....to move past it and get back to a good place. This is a safe place for that. I'm not a whiner at all but I understand peoples need to "get it out". A large portion of weight problems are psychological...learning to voice it instead of eating it is very healthy.

Congrats on your success, may it continue!

God Bless.

[dynomite]

i love your post!!!!! the truth is hard to hear but once you get pass the kick...you'll able to pick yourself up and get to renewing your mind!

[kimwanalivelife]

Let me start by saying congratulations to you on your weight loss journey and I pray for your continued success. Now for my thoughts on your comment, this forum give people an opportunity to express their feelings, and yes some may whine, moan and groan about different things but I'm sure at the end of the day most of them are happy with the decision they made. I'm sure there were days that you weren't very happy and had some complaints about the process. We're all going to have good days and bad days so, please be considerate of other people feelings, thoughts, and concerns.

I agree Lorrie818 people have differant ways of dealing with feelings. I haven't seen to much whining, more than fustration. Or that they are having a hard time dealing with the reality of what they have to do to accomplish their goals. I think we can all agree that this is a big change for us to go through. And if it was eazy we wouldn't be where we are right now. If people are whining then it might be because they are caught up in the moment and are tryn to get ove a big bump. They need support to remember the big picture. That's why we are here. Sometimes we get up set with the way other people are because of something deep down inside ourself that we are not happy with. You are a stronge person and have gone through this big change in your way.all we can do is support others to make it to the big picture. You have the right to be annoyed by others. Maybe try to only read positive post. I love the forum. The good and the bad. Very helpful. {I'm Just one fish in the sea of opinions}

[kimwanalivelife]

Let me start by saying congratulations to you on your weight loss journey and I pray for your continued success. Now for my thoughts on your comment, this forum give people an opportunity to express their feelings, and yes some may whine, moan and groan about different things but I'm sure at the end of the day most of them are happy with the decision they made. I'm sure there were days that you weren't very happy and had some complaints about the process. We're all going to have good days and bad days so, please be considerate of other people feelings, thoughts, and concerns.

I agree Lorrie818 people have differant ways of dealing with feelings. I haven't seen to much whining, more than fustration. Or that they are having a hard time dealing with the reality of what they have to do to accomplish their goals. I think we can all agree that this is a big change for us to go through. And if it was eazy we wouldn't be where we are right now. If people are whining then it might be because they are caught up in the moment and are tryn to get ove a big bump. They need support to remember the big picture. That's why we are here. Sometimes we get up set with the way other people are because of something deep down inside ourself that we are not happy with. You are a stronge person and have gone through this big change in your way.all we can do is support others to make it to the big picture. You have the right to be annoyed by others. Maybe try to only read positive post. I love the forum. The good and the bad. Very helpful. {I'm Just one fish in the sea of opinions}