In December 1996 I weighed close to 300 pounds and now I hover around 155 and at 70, have never felt better in my life. Although weight control is still a daily struggle, I am amazed at how much energy I have, how wonderful it is to wear the same clothes season after season and not take any medications other than an occasional ibuprofen before my line dancing classes at the senior center on Monday morning. Losing weight is a very personal thing, and the one diet fits all is a hoax. I found what works for me and I follow it, ignoring all the "must dos" that "medical experts" suggest. I eat healthy in my own way and by my own guidelines. That doesn't mean that when I read about a new study attributing obesity to something other than willpower, I don't cheer, but I figure that by the time someone discovers that it really was in the genes, I will be long gone. I feel a great deal of empathy for the morbidly obese I see on the streets and I know what a struggle it will be for them to lose, but it can be done.
On another subject, my only physical problem is pelvic prolapse and 12 years after being diagnosed with a recommended hysterectomy and pelvic sling, I am still OK with just a pessary. I continue to seek out a surgeon who will create the pelvic sling without insisting on the hysterectomy. Also, the fact that possible side effects of the surgery are urinary and fecal incontinence is somewhat a deterrant!
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I love your story. The take away for me here with your story is that what you're doing is working for you. It's not a one-size-fits-all approach like people try to get us women to do. And we need to step up and you're the perfect example of why.
Maybe, you'll share with us what has worked for you in the way of diet and exercise. It's always fascinating for me to see the different things that women do that help them.
You would be a great leader for our weight loss program, because you so get it. You've been there!
By pelvic prolapse, do you mean a prolapsed bladder?
We want to get you some info on your pelvic prolapse. I see what you're talking about with the side effects. I want to see who other women have used for this and see if the community can come back with recommended doctors.
We have some video interviews with leading experts on this topic that will be available soon as well.
June 11, 2008 - 12:39pmThis Comment
The lady that experienced the significant weight loss and current pelvic prolapse can find help for condition. She can certainly find a qualified physician(s) to treat her prolapse without having to do a hysterectomy. A concomitant hysterectomy is not always needed during prolapse surgery. Please share www.bardurological.com to do further research on pelvic prolapse.
Thanks,
June 13, 2008 - 1:10pmTrey Tolbert
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