Comments on: I Don’t Want to Carry the Weight Anymore

By: Karen

Karen — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:52:54 +0000

I have often read your blog in the past and found it to be one of the best on the web,although I did’nt always agree with everything you said…..lol…..Have been off hte ‘puter for awhile now and found your blog after a little searching.
as I would expect it is as good as ever.
I am sorry to hear your health issues continue but will pray that you and hubby our blessed with a little bundle of joy before to long……blessings,Karen

By: Catherine V

Catherine V — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 22:20:13 +0000

Bea,
I’m so proud of you for putting yourself out there in this post. That does take a lot of courage. I’m right there with you on the frustration of trying to get pregnant. What’s the saying? “God laughs when we make plans.” :)

Regarding the lap band surgery… A friend of mine did it and it made a huge difference in her life. She made a budget and saved up for it! She said it was the best money she ever spent. She lost a very healthy amount of weight, and while she is still “plus size,” she is healthy and she feels good … which is what it’s all about, right?

You have many, many people supporting you in whatever direction you go.

Big Hugs,
Catherine

By: Nancy

Nancy — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 06:49:04 +0000

I am much older than you are, already had my family and when I was young I did not struggle with my weight, I was not a diabetic as I am now (type 2) but today, at 52, I am having a terrible time, worrying about my weight is at an all time high. I have many heath problems from the Diabetes, including a newly diagnosed cardiac issue. I seem to have developed Diabetes around 2005, started on pills and have been insulin dependent for approx. 2 years.
Anyway – I used to be SO disciplined, SO careful but I have begun to really slip and do very foolish things in the way that I eat. It scares me – I know it is really bad but my sweet tooth has begun to win out and I eat wrong things almost daily now. I am so angry with myself but it is almost like a person with a drinking problem or a addiction of some kind…I can’t seem to stay away from sweets, chips, goodies as I like to call them IF they come my way. I am so ashamed and it astounds me that I can eat these things knowing full well how dangerous they are to me! I make one excuse after another to justify it…I have become so weak. Is anyone out there like me? Any advice or help would be so appreciated – I am furious with myself, I think I need my head examined!

By: chippity_chap

chippity_chap — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 19:27:23 +0000

Hi,

We do all stand with you on this issue, and i dare say most fight the same fight. Medications can pack weight on also..complicated with the diabeties..anyway, don’t laugh, BUT, I purchased a wii game set, as someone i knew overweight lost 50 pounds; so i got it, and now me and my body are now incorporated the wii bowling etc into my excercizing and ITS ACTUALLY WORKING’; you might want to concider it’;
its fun while your bowling, tennis etc but the boxing and bowling are the one that really gets you.. its like your actually out at a bowling alley and bowling. it works! i am now fitting a real nice pair of jeans that i could not button before… i play one hour a day..

By: Spyder

Spyder — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 20:15:55 +0000

Bea, you do what ever you need to do to be healthy & happy. Your friends will be supportive. Hugs…

By: Katboom

Katboom — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 04:53:46 +0000

Reading your story reminds me so much about my life. It was as if I was reading a biograghy of myself. I also considered the surgery but am terrified of going under the knife. You have courage and hope that I too one day will be able to do the same.

By: Esmeralda Garcia

Esmeralda Garcia — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:36:05 +0000

Bea don’t get discouraged, and never let anyone tell you that you should not have bariatric surgery, and tell you scary stories, unless they had the surgery themselfs. Me I am obese, and have no insurance, which I wish I did because I really want to have the bariatric surgery done on me. So Bea if you are covered and if I were you, I would diffentally get the surgery. Go for it girl, I am with you 100%.

By: CHERIE NEAL

CHERIE NEAL — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 22:19:39 +0000

BEA: I AM IN YOUR SHOES I AM MORBID OBESITY AND HAVE DIABETIES. MEDICARE IS COVERING THE SURGERY BECAUSE I AM DISABLED. KNEE PAIN & DEPRESSION. I HOPE TO SCHEDULE MY SURGERY FEB 15 AROUND VALENTINES DAY “LOVE MYSELF DAY” IF YOU WANT YOU CAN E-MAIL ME AND KEEP IN TOUCH CHERIE

By: Kathleen Weaver

Kathleen Weaver — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:49:27 +0000

You have to be REALLY ready for it. I’m a bit older, use an insulin pump, but feel free to read what I’ve posted at my site and what I’m posted on Diabetes Daily.

Bariatric surgery is just a tool and you still have to deal with all the issues.

And you can gain weight or just not loss after it, just as any other weight loss tool.

By: Melissa McCulloch

Melissa McCulloch — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:32:42 +0000

Bea, I love you and stand behind you 100%! You are a good and loving person that has stared adversity in the face everyday. You deserve this next step in life that will lead to a longer life and filled with many more exciting times and memories. If you ever need to vent about anything during the process, don’t hesitate to find me.