Kathy E.
What a great help!
Jan 07, 2007
I am 3 months post op and just now have found Obesity Help. What a great help the message boards are! There are so many questions that I have as I go through this weight loss. I live in an area that is a ways away from a support group, so this is a great way to get that support. Everyone is so open and honest. I love it. I actually think people are more honest here than they even would be in a support group. I can imagine people talkign about bowel movements or sex in a support group, but they will here. Thanks everyone for their openness! Sometimes I laugh....but know EXACTLY what they are going through.
My biggest struggle - Exercising! I have always hated to exercise...duh, part of the reason I am where I am. I am still struggling to get into the mode of exercising since the surgery. I know I would lose more if I were doing so though. I blame it on my aching knees and feet, however I know the main reason is that I just hate it.
The easiest part of having the surgery - I anticipated and even warned my husband that I wouldn't want to cook like I have in the past. Nothing could be further from the truth. I am almost cooking more than I was before. The difference is that I am cooking quite a few things that I wouldn't have cooked before because I don't like the dish. My husband is loving it!! ....so much for him losing weight during my journey. ;-) I live through the food channel and am always trying something new. It really doesn't bother me at all! Amazing!! I didn't make as much baked goods during the Christmas season this year, however I still made a lot. I could care less about eating it. What a miracle!
Pet peeve - I've always been frustrated when people out in public are so obvious about their disgust with my weight, but now it really bothers me. Sometimes people are so judgemental. I want to put a sign on me sometimes to let them know that I am in the process of losing weight and am doing my best...making an effort. I know I just need to take it with a grain of salt, but I'm sure some of you can relate to what I am saying.
Well that is enough for my first posting. I'll get brave and post some more....later.
My biggest struggle - Exercising! I have always hated to exercise...duh, part of the reason I am where I am. I am still struggling to get into the mode of exercising since the surgery. I know I would lose more if I were doing so though. I blame it on my aching knees and feet, however I know the main reason is that I just hate it.
The easiest part of having the surgery - I anticipated and even warned my husband that I wouldn't want to cook like I have in the past. Nothing could be further from the truth. I am almost cooking more than I was before. The difference is that I am cooking quite a few things that I wouldn't have cooked before because I don't like the dish. My husband is loving it!! ....so much for him losing weight during my journey. ;-) I live through the food channel and am always trying something new. It really doesn't bother me at all! Amazing!! I didn't make as much baked goods during the Christmas season this year, however I still made a lot. I could care less about eating it. What a miracle!
Pet peeve - I've always been frustrated when people out in public are so obvious about their disgust with my weight, but now it really bothers me. Sometimes people are so judgemental. I want to put a sign on me sometimes to let them know that I am in the process of losing weight and am doing my best...making an effort. I know I just need to take it with a grain of salt, but I'm sure some of you can relate to what I am saying.
Well that is enough for my first posting. I'll get brave and post some more....later.
