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[rainbow27]

Hello everyone i am rainbow27 and i have like most have you tried every diet under the sun some with minimal success and some with very short lived success. I have now made the decision to go private with WLS, i have seen the dietician and i have seen the surgeon i am having a phone consultation with the anesthetist next monday and i have to wait to speak to the psychologist.
I keep having waves of "is this really my only option?" i am 17stone 5 and i when i see other people at 25 stone i keep scorning myself, and i feel like i should be able to do this without surgery. I have PCOS and i totally think this plays a massive part in my weight loss being slow and not staying off, and then i think im making up excuses!! i guess im just doing what everyone else does when it comes down to this, giving all the pros and cons.
anyway i thought i would introduce myself ive enjoyed reading everyone’s stories
x

 

[tashaliza]

Hi rainbow, welcome to the forum
If you have any questions, fire away..... Theres always someone around to offer a helpful ear lol
Tasha xxx

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[BlueDiamond]

 

[Fuffs]

Hello, welcome and good luck. I am sure you will feel at home here

 

[kurvykaren]

Hi Rainbow and welcome to our lovely forum.
You'll find lots of help and support on here. We're all on a journey and whether you weigh 17, 27 or 37 stone at the beginning we're all different and no two journeys will be the same. Don't beat yourself up - you'll know once you've met with the professionals whats the best option for you.

I found this site and the friends I've made on here invaluable in helping me on my journey, a great support through the highs and lows.

Ask what you want when you want - someone will be along at some stage to offer their opinion and advice.

Take care hun, and welcome again!

 

[Cariadtoffee]

Hello! Welcome!
Which surgery are you having?
It's lovely here - you'll be very supported.
Xx

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[Lilyscent]

Hi and Welcome rainbow xx

 

[phatmomma]

Hello and welcome. Please use and abuse the site to your full advantage to gain all the knowledge you need. There is a fabulous support network on here and a whole new world of friends just waiting to meet you xx

 

[rainbow27]

Morning,

thanks for the warm welcome, i am having Gastric Bypass.. i originally went along to see about the band once everything was explained the gastric bypass seemed a better option for me. xx

 

[Rebirth]

Welcome to the site. Hope all goes well for you.

 

[Fizzy donna]

Hello welcome and good luck x there r lots of lovely people here ready with advice for u xx

 

[Deets]

howdy Hope all goes well with your weight loss journey x

 

[Undecided]

Hi Rainbow. I weigh almost exactly the same and am the same height. I've just been given a surgery date and am still a bit worried. It's quite scarey to think it's irriveresible, and today I've even read a few thread about people having to re-join weight loss groups !

 

[rainbow27]

Undecided i feel the same.. i keep thinking why on earth cant i do this myself!! and feel a fraud when i think of people with more weight to loose and i dont know if you seen my other thread im not telling people at all 2 family members and 2 friends know and i was thinking of lying to my work well not so much lying but saying just that i am having abdo surgery and not going into details. xx

 

[mazbrad]

welcome to the site rainbow, its full of wonderful people all on the same journey, from start to finish, gl on your journey. x

 

[dylis]

welcome rainbow xx

 

[Undecided]

Hi Rainbow. We are in very simlar positions. Same size, same height. I have PCOS. Am still wondering if I cant just do it myself (but know deep down know I can't).

I've told only one friend. No one else and no family at all. I cant really tell family as my sister has a drinking problem and would tell the whole world, and I dont want to worry my mam. My dad I hardly talk to. The only friend I have told says he doesnt want me to have it.

 

[Undecided]

Feel free to ask questions though. You will see I have asked tons the last few days since suddely got a surgery date.

 

[rainbow27]

Undecided when is your date.. mine is 16th june.. argh.. my biggest problem is telling my work
x

 

[dylis]

welcome x