The story of my struggle.

[dashizzle]

Hun, I commend you for this thread.
You just keep your head high, and keep striving for ALL your goals.
You WILL reach them. You deserve to.

[FlirtfromHell]

Originally Posted by dashizzle

Hun, I commend you for this thread.
You just keep your head high, and keep striving for ALL your goals.
You WILL reach them. You deserve to.

Thanks hun!

[IronpumpedLady]

Well, Gurlie, that was a head spinning story. Sorry you've been down for so long, I know how hard it must be for you.
I have a question, with the surgery you had for gastric by pass, do you still have it in, or do they remove it after awhile?
The sad thing is, is most people who don't realize that sometimes your weight and size can't truly be controlled, and that people of size can be just as fit as slender size person's.

Stay Strong~~!!!
IPL

[FlirtfromHell]

IPL, I had nothing put in and nothing removed with my surgery. The roux en y is different from the lapband they promote now.

Here's a pic of what my stomach & intestines look like now... The pouch being my stomach where food is stored, and the section in the lower portion where the intestines connect again is why the bypass comes into play.. my food bypasses a section of my intestines before it meets with digestive juices and starts to digest actually in my small intestines.

[Deepsouth]

Well I know it took alot for you to post this and for that I applaud you! I think the decisions were right for you and that is what matters! You look fantastic and have been through so much at such a young age. The main thing is your a fighter- don't quit- don't give up. There are peeps here that can help you try something different than you have in the past and at some point you will find what it is that your body reacts to for the results you hunger for. It has been nice chatting with you and always feel free to hit me- I will help where I can!

[daredevil]

The thing I admire most about you more than your courage in posting this, is your personal motivation and perseverance through it all. It's obvious to me that you are a fighter to the core! Don't let anyone tell you you can't do something. I was told that for years. I was even the one telling myself that for years. Some stuff in this life is a struggle every step of the way. It's not for the faint of heart.

If I wasn't bulking personally, I believe I'd be a vegetarian. If the original low-carb diet that was working for you was veggies only I don't think it would be unhealthy. The healthiest foods out there are veggies. If I was in that situation personally I would probably try that diet again. But then again I am a little extreme when it comes to my body.

[FlirtfromHell]

DS & DD - thank you both for the kind words and encouragement.

Daredevil... if I don't get the results I'm hoping for from my recent blood work than I will probably be doing just that... getting back into ketosis and dropping what I can. It wasn't all veggies, I also ate meat. I'm just not a real big fan of a lot of meats so it leaves me very limited choices.

One way or another, progress is a slow process and I will one day reach my final goal.

[h4x0l2]

You are one of the strongest people I know. Stay proud, you've earned it.

[Baxter]

WOW and i mean WOW!
you'v come so far. Look at the pictures, your eyes say it all.
You look so much happier now. A friend of mine is having a weight problem now. She tried lots of diets but always fail because theres no one to encourage her. So i stept up to the plate and got her rolling. You can always tell by the look in someones eyes.

Keep it up hun!!
how the injuries coming along?

[FlirtfromHell]

Originally Posted by h4x0l2

You are one of the strongest people I know. Stay proud, you've earned it.

Thank you! Some days I don't feel so strong, but I try - that's all I can do.

Originally Posted by Baxter

WOW and i mean WOW!
you've come so far. Look at the pictures, your eyes say it all.
You look so much happier now. A friend of mine is having a weight problem now. She tried lots of diets but always fail because theres no one to encourage her. So i stept up to the plate and got her rolling. You can always tell by the look in someones eyes.

Keep it up hun!!
how the injuries coming along?

I think it's great you stepped up to help your friend. It is very hard to do it without encouragement and support. I know, I have been there.

I started physical therapy last week and have been doing my exercises at home, I don't see much improvement yet, but it's a slow process.