worm2butterfly2012's Journal, 22 September 2012

9/22/12

I have the utmost respect for anyone that tries and succeeds to lose the weight naturally. More power to you for doing it that way. I wish I could be successful keeping the weight off naturally, but know the problems that I've had keeping the weight off and I also know my own personality. I need the surgery to help me keep it off. I need the consequences of getting sick if I eat the wrong thing. It's really sad to admit this, but unfortunately it is true. I would never have the surgery if I didn't feel it was the right thing to do for myself. It's taken me a long time to come to this decision because I don't relish the idea of going under the knife. I have an Aunt that has had the surgery in the past and I have morbid obesity on both sides of my family. My father also had a massive stroke at the age of 50 and died a year later from complications. The stroke was related to his morbid obesity and high blood pressure. I'm 49 and don't want to end up the same as my father. In the past few years my health has worsened and brought me to the realization that I need to do something to get the weight off and keep it off. Anything I say or decision I make and mention in my journal is meant to be specific to me. I don't mean it to be professional advice for anyone else. If you read my journal and find it helpful, I'm glad I could help. Only you know what is right for you. We all have to weigh the pros and cons of any decisions we make.

I use my journal to clear the thoughts in my head and get my feelings out in black and white. It helps me to think more clearly. Sometimes I have so many ideas or thoughts running through my mind, it helps to get it all out in print. I appreciate the feedback I get from everyone, but I sincerely do not wish to offend anyone. Well, enough of my blathering on and on.

Today was a good day and a relaxing day. I was lazy today and did nothing, so tomorrow will have to be my laundry day. My dogs have been lazy right along with me. I had a migraine yesterday evening, but now it's gone. I hope I get rid of these headaches as I lose the weight.

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1318 kcal

Fat: 24.40g | Prot: 98.96g | Carb: 200.71g.   Breakfast: Tap Water, Greek 100 Yogurt - Vanilla, Instant Oatmeal Weight Control - Maple and Brown Sugar. Lunch: Instant Oatmeal Weight Control - Maple and Brown Sugar. Dinner: Milk (Nonfat), UNJury Protein Powder, Tap Water, 25% Reduced Fat Cheddar Cheese, Green Leaf Lettuce, Spicy Three Pepper Hummus, Smart & Delicious Soft Wraps Rosemary, Deli Fresh Rotisserie Seasoned Chicken Breast. Snacks/Other: Tap Water, Bananas. more...

3616 kcal

Activities & Exercise: Resting - 12 hours, Sleeping - 12 hours. more...