terri R.
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terri R. 17 years, 6 months ago
I want to thank everyone with all my heart for posting such beautiful commments on my page. you are all such wonderfdul and support people. hugs to alllllllllllllllllllllllll
Iridescense 19 years, 4 months ago
Terri, I just read your post and I want to say that you have done spectacular. Just as important as the weight loss is the ability to find and own the person that you truly are. I hope that I am that wise after I have surgery. Your family does sound as if they just don't know how to stop worrying about things they have a lot of training to worry about or how to adjust this quickly to who you are as a person underneath the disguise you used to wear. Personally I am proud of your accomplishment and girl I think you should definitely "get rid" of the "fat" clothes. I know old habits and fears are hard to get rid of. But you have done sp spectacular and have come such a long way mentally probably even more than physically as impressive as that is. Trust and Believe in yourself and you will be fine. Maybe you could start charging your family a quarter or heck even a dollar in a vacation fund jar for everytime they ask about your weight. :) Heck you could be going to Jamaica or somewhere else spectacular this time next year. Good luck on your upcoming surgery, and best wishes for quick a painless recovery.
Denise W. 20 years, 7 months ago
Terri, Have had the same "you're too thin" comments from well meaning friends and family. I think people are used to seeing us fat and the contrast (in such a short time) is harder for THEM to accept while we see the gradual (every day in the mirror). Don't let it get to you I just told 'em when my body is ready it'll stop!>>>AND IT REALLY DID!!!! What can they say???
charlenecarlile 20 years, 7 months ago
I had to laugh when I read your post - sorry, I know it's not funny to you. Your family just reminded me of me for a moment. A girl at work had WLS back in April. She was little more than a hallway, "hi, how ya doin, did ya have a nice weekend" kind of aquaintance before her surgery. But since she got back, I have this sick obsession with her. Whenever I encounter her in the hallway, I stop dead in my tracks when I see her and I always ask something inane, like, "so how much weight have to lost? How do you feel? Have you dumped yet?" I stop myself just short of asking about her bowel movements! Don't ask me why. I kick myself the rest of the way back to my office for the dork I am. I guess it's the unknown that makes it so facinating for your family. Plus the fact that they love you and have probably spend the majority of your life worrying about your weight, and old habits are hard to break. But I understand how you feel. It is for that reason that I am being very selective about who knows I'm having WLS. Hang in there, girl, this too shall pass.
Naes Wls J. 20 years, 9 months ago
<b>I SAID A PRAYER FOR YOU TODAY~*~ I said a prayer for you today And know God must have heard- I felt the answer in my heart Although He spoke no word I didn't ask for wealth or fame, I knew you wouldn't mind, I asked Him to send treasures Of a far more lasting kind, I asked that He'd be near you At the start of each new day, To grant you health and blessings And friends to share your way. I asked for happiness for you In all things great and small, But it was for His loving care I prayed the most of all.~*~Hugs~*~</b>
Lisa N. 20 years, 9 months ago
Terri, Your post about tying your shoes made me smile. The simple joy's in life after WLS. Congrats on your awesome loss. May God Bless You and Give You Peace as you continue on your journey. Lisa
edith in florida 21 years, 1 month ago
Your post was an awesome realization. Not many people have done enough work on themselves to realize that we are only responsible for our own behaviors, keep up the good work. Hugs more enlightenment will come your way and the kind of ppl that you attract will change.
Jamie M. 21 years, 2 months ago
Terri. Just wanted you to know I'm praying for your hubby and his fellow troopers. Hope he gets home soon. I also wanted to say I have heard so many posts (over the 7 months I've been reading this board) about your sex drive problem. I guess this is fairly common? Have you spoken to your Dr? Thanks for bringing this up as I am writing a list of questions to talk to my dr about at my pre-ops. Shhh I haven't mentioned this possible problem to my hubby yet LOL. God bless. Jamie
Cyndi C. 21 years, 3 months ago
Hi Terri! I saw your post re the duodenal switch, and I wanted to let you know what I found out just yesterday! I had my consult, and asked my surgeon about the DS surgery. He said that this surgery is reserved for people who have a tremendous amount of weight to lose (like over 500 pounds) and that it is a malabsortion surgery, so you have a much bigger problem with diarrhea (like 5-6 times/day) and very smelly gas, etc...didn't sound like fun to me! I was very happy with my decision to stick to RNY! Hope that helps and good luck! IT'S A GOOD LIFE!
