Guest guest Posted January 28, 2004 Report Share Posted January 28, 2004 Hi Sweet People...I am sorry I haven't been much of a support lately. Please know you all are in my prayers daily, as well as my heart. I've made the decision to have bariatric surgery. Of course, there are doctors to see, and insurance, and ultimately God's will ~ which I want more than anything. But I feel very positive in proceeding forward. I am doing all my daily exercising, keeping my food journal up, and going to support groups on-line and face2face. I learned so much through my hysterectomy how even small changes for the better in your health can be vital when approaching surgery. I know this will not eliminate the RA, PsA, or FMS, but the stress coming off my body has got to help. Contrary to lots of misinformation, you don't have to starve or not eat foods you like. The surgery provides an approximately 2 year window where your body is in a weight loss mode. In those 2 years, you have to gain more skills in healthy eating, exercising, and understanding the emotional aspect of becoming morbidly obese. During the first few months post-surgery, you slowly begin to eat, with the emphasis on protein. As time goes on, you add other foods, seeing what works and what doesn't. The amounts are small, but after about 2 years you can eat a full small-average meal. For some, the emphasis is on 6 smaller meals per day, and the calories can be generous. Getting in neccesary amounts of water is vital. You can continue to lose weight after 2 years, but usually more slowly. There are supplements you MUST take for the rest of your life - vitamins ADEK, B complex, then iron and calcium - others per doctor's orders. This is true especially for the surgery I think is right for me which combines both some restriction (smaller stomach) and some malabsorbtion. I have a very sensible goal weight of 180 that both my pcp and I agree on. That can be changed if need be. I hope you will continue to pray for me regarding this. I have no delusions that this will be a " walk in the park " , but I believe I really am ready. I'll be happy to answer any questions or listen to any concerns at anytime. I love you all dearly, and am grateful you are my family. Hugs & hope & love... Tess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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