Comments on: Fear…

By: HCG Diet Plan

HCG Diet Plan — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:04:38 +0000

Good post. I like the way you write. Considering an RSS feed?

By: berrigirl

berrigirl — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:18:07 +0000

Welcome Krijn,

Thank you for saying what you did, not all WLS patients will be the same…And sometimes I think we all forget that a little…It’s good to have both sides of the story out there cause you just never know and Doctors might even learn from us…

Keep us posted how you do with the lapband and good luck…

I wish I knew Dutch or Belgian Bloggers but I will keep a look out for you…

Thanks,
Berrigirl

By: KrijnOnline

KrijnOnline — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:03:48 +0000

Not afraid here either.

I am undergoing my second operation next week (lapband). And I am trilled about all the good things I read. The “bad” news is just good information to learn from.

I must say that the aftercare here in the Netherlands is quite good. Sessions on everything and taking a lot of vitamin pills for a healthy lifestyle.

All and all I think all information is good on the net. We should all just know that no one is the same and everybody can react differently to the WLS.

Just my 2 cents.

Gr,

Krijn

p.s. anyone know any Dutch or Belgian WLS bloggers?

By: Melinda

Melinda — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 09:09:34 +0000

Hey Sis, I aint ‘fraid! I was happy to meet you and hear of the struggles that you have… I have known for awhile that some issues were probably going to crop up later down the road with folks like you and Melting Mama blogging about health issues… hey, I have my own set of ‘em for sure… But it is a relief to know that if/when those come knocking on my door, I have a place to go. I have resource where I can tap into…

By: naturegirl

naturegirl — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 08:13:22 +0000

There’s reason for concern, but no reason to fear hearing the facts…..

If all of you band together in a loud voice, eventually you can’t be ignored….the doctors and researchers will get to work to find solutions to correct some of the problems that arise…..people sharing their experiences openly and honestly may just be the saving grace for someone reading it, someone who feels alone or confused over what’s happening to them……

You are providing the rest of the story to those out there who are considering having the surgery, and that’s important, too……

It took courage to choose this surgery, so the courage exists within to seek out solutions afterwards……

By: Cari aka Gastric Bypass Barbie

Cari aka Gastric Bypass Barbie — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 17:53:02 +0000

Amen, Sister!

I am ALL ABOUT the unvarnished truth. I had 3 strictures on my way down, and every time I tried to mention it at support group, I was sort of “shushed” because no one wanted to scare the newbies. Screw that.

This is life. This is reality. This is permanently life-altering major surgery. Unfortunately, too many people want to view it as a drive-thru cure for obesity, and the commercials aren’t helping, right?

Anyway, keep up the good work — I ain’t skeered

By: berrigirl

berrigirl — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 17:31:39 +0000

Yeah I don’t think anyone is afraid of me, I’m to skinny and puny for that…LOL…Just more of what I have to say that can be intimidating at times…And I don’t want anyone to feel that way…I once thought being skinnier I would be healthier but boy was I wrong..I see the doctor more now then I ever did in my another bigger life…

Thank you for sharing how you feel, it’s appreciated…
Berrigirl

By: Beth

Beth — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 17:23:50 +0000

I’m not afraid of you. Seriously, I am reading your blog because I *need* know how bad it could be as well as how good it could be.

Right now I have a very large body that, for the most part, works pretty well for me. Of course I want to be thin and healthier, but I don’t want to be thin at the expense of being healthy. WLS is a huge decision with so many ramifications…all the facts need to be out there.