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Latest news Gastric Sleeve Operation ... The First Surgical Obesity Center In Malaysia Is Born ... Child Obesity Threatening Asia, Warns US Expert ...   Home Questions & Answers I feel pretty discouraged and hopeless about my weight. I... Question: I feel pretty discouraged and hopeless about my weight. I hardly ever go out, feel ugly have, and have low self esteem. If I lose all this weight, how will my life change? Answer: Of course, we can't predict exactly how your life will change after losing 100, 150, or 200+ pounds. That old motto, "everyone is an individual," is wise and true! We can ASSURE you that your life WILL change and the changes are very likely to be quite dramatic! Over the last 20 years that we have monitored our patients, we find that some of the major changes are: * There will be improved physical status - high blood pressure improves, diabetes often resolves completely, and sleep problems go away. You will have more energy, less body aches and pains, and improved sleeping. * Improved psychological status, including decreased depression, improved self esteem, improved social skills, more confidence, and realistic hope for the future. * Changes in relationship, including family, love relationships, friends, and co-workers. In general, these changes are positive and exciting. They are also demanding. In order to cooperate with our program, patients must really put their own health care choices first. This is very often a change for our patients, since many have felt depressed and hopeless and have given their own lives the lowest priority. Our patients have to learn to make assertive, healthy decisions for themselves, even when these decisions upset their loved ones. For example, they may choose to go on their exercise walk instead of sitting down and eating pretzels, OR they may have to deal with their spouse's jealousy or discomfort when they become increasingly attractive and independent. Body Image: Patients undergo incredible changes in how they see and feel their bodies. Losing 100 or more pounds creates drastic changes in body size, appearance, and related areas such as dressing choices and feelings of being attractive and sexy. Accepting normal body image is sometimes a major challenge for obesity surgery patients! Even though wearing a size 8 dress may be a lifetime goal, some patients require some adjustment time to accept this realityв_"sometimes still "feeling fat", or worrying that they will gain weight back. We find that as more time passes and patients learn to become experts in managing the program guidelines with their individual lives, they experience more real success, and the new healthy body image becomes more comfortable and reliable. Please let us now if this FAQ answered your question. How helpful was this article to your? - Please Select a Rating - 5 - Very Helpful 4 3 - Somewhat Helpful 2 1 - Not Helpful Article ID: 011 - Created: August 23, 2005 03:55pm - Rating: - 4.50

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