Comments on: Weight Loss Surgery: Healing Carla’s Heart

By: elma

elma — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:04:07 +0000

i feel your pain as well as understand you point of view, many of the same issues i have aslo been thru. i know it is emotional more than anything else, when my family first aproached me….i said no way!i can do this and that qas at your weight.it took me to get to a whopping 475 before i agreed to get help.my daughter was graduating and as a single mom i was going to be alone,and i did not want to make her feel like she needed to stay to help me ….i counted on her alot for so many things i was not even aware of.so i did it gastric bypass was my avenue.i took that step and as you the doc took one look and the next week i was in the hospital.many emotions later, i still struggle with them but now at a much healthier weight. i am still losing weight ….slowly but still.

By: Susan Eavenson

Susan Eavenson — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:49:56 +0000

I love your story. My highest weight myself was 292 in 2001. I was diagnosed with breast cancer and afterward I did lose some weight. I have joined WW many times and have lost and regained so many times. I am cancer free and in April decided once and for all I was going to have the surgery. I tried once before but the pshyc said I wasn’t a canidate. You are right that there are mental issues being overweight and this psych doctor slapped me in the face. Maybe he was right since I was recovering from CA. I had a new psych doctor this time and he gave his blessings. I could hug him if I see him again!!! I had surgery in August (RNY) and I am losing well. I am hoping to get to onederland by Christmas. You are inspirational…thanks for sharing your story

By: Sue Ellen Crossfield

Sue Ellen Crossfield — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:35:52 +0000

Thank you for being so honest. It is Friday night before my surgery and I have to say that I am anxious. Your weight story is my weight story. Please send out positive thoughts for me. I know deep down I will be fine I just wish it was over and I was back home again.

By: Mary Miles

Mary Miles — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:49:12 +0000

I commend you, because i’m in the same situation as you were. my insurance won’t pay for my surgery and I can’t afford to pay out of pocket. I have the same health issues as you do. My family are the same a your family was. please help me to figure out how to get this surgery. I’m suffering and struggling everyday to just get out of bed. You are and inspiration to me. Thanks so much for sharing.