medford oregon

[aeridale]

Any one from Medfird, or just from oregon going through worth bariatric surgery?

[Leanng]

I live in Banks (about 30 miles West of Portland) and I'm about 2 years out from my surgery. Best decision I ever made. I feel at least 10 years younger.

Let me know if you have any questions.

[niki k]

I am originally from Eugene! Does that count? I am almost 3 months out! Best decision I ever made! Feel great!

[aeridale]

Thanks, I'm nervous but excited I have a goal of 160 lbs. But I go to support meetings and get discouraged. I look around thinking I will see people with these dramatic results. And to me there still over weight I feel horrible to think that about them. Because they have done so much. But for my sake am I still going to look obese when I reach my goal. It really messes worth me and makes me think why am I doing this!

[aeridale]

Yes it counts! And congrats! Did you feel it made you look different, and feel mental and physically better? I am having a psychological issue with the surgery. I want to look better on the outside. I use to serve my country and be very active. And so want all that again. I know I won't be a size 2 I'm happy with a 18. But I go to group meetings and see people 6 months a years out from surgery and they are not helping me see the benefits. More making me depressed.

[niki k]

I feel like I have a lot more energy! It doesn't hurt to exercise! I have lost a lot of inches and a total of 58 pounds, before 11/after 47. I was 214 pounds and have been told that I am "tiny". Haven't heard that in a longgggg time!

[Leanng]

I can't tell you how much more active I am. I even climbed the hill behind our house yesterday because for years I have wanted to go up and cut up the scotch broom growing up there. Yesterday was the day. I got up there, and back down, without any problems. I can walk wherever we go, no more sitting in the car because my legs hurt. I can walk the half mile to the neighbors instead of taking the car.

Life is good because of this fabulous tool. Not only will I be living longer, I'll be living better and so will you if this is really what you want to do.

Best of luck to you as you make your decision.

[aeridale]

Sounds great. I'm glad you have had such a positive experience. Thanks for sharing

[aeridale]

Thanks leann, I too have a goal I want to hike table rock. Haven't climbed that Rick sick I was a young girl. But the thought if me me doing it it now is laughable. My old boss use to make jokes about me doing it. But that is one of my goals to hike table rock with my boys.

[cathbas]

everyone is different and they all loose differently..so yes, they might still look big, but as for me, the first month i lost alot..then the next month it was like 9 lbs. i notice that when i really excersize i do loose much better..but i stick to protein and water..it just takes time..
everything takes time.. at our support group we have people in all sizes..dont be discouraged you are doing this for you!

[aeridale]

Thank you for the advice. I appriciate all the feedback and advice. I'm trying to loose 160. I weigh 377. My goal is 200. I'd really love to weigh 180. But realistically I'll be lucky to get down to 200 pounds. (HOPEFULLY)

[niki k]

I have seen people on this forum losing 200 pounds ! Anything is possible!