Guest guest Posted October 25, 2001 Report Share Posted October 25, 2001 <I read about all your wonderful progress and feel guilty in a way because I'm just barely over the 100 lbs overweight limit (hope you understand what I mean), my BMI is 40 or 41, but I'm so tired of fighting with the you- yo syndrome I lose 10 and find 20.> Dear Trina, No need to feel guilty. At the time of my surgery (Lap BPD/DS) on April 26, 2001, I too had a BMI of just 40. I knew that in time, I was only going get heavier and eventually have health concerns (I had no co-morbities). The 73 lbs. I have now lost (and will not regain) has given me the confidence and self-esteem that I was slowly losing with each extra diet failure. I am very happy that I had WLS and that I now have control of my weight for the first time in my life. I was very thin (always had to struggle and/or take diet pills, etc..) for long periods of time in my life. The diet/weight struggle and the yo-yoing just got to me and eventually I gave up, gained a lot of weight until I knew in my heart that surgery was my only answer. Good luck as you begin this journey. Jane J. 38 yrs. old 230/157 lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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