"I can't do this on my own" and "I need help"

My friend, you indeed have made the right decision.... I made the same one 14 years ago. You must remember, they are giving you an awesome tool to assist with your weight loss journey. Use this tool wisely following all of their recommendations and you will be successful.... I know I was.

HulkDiesel77 wrote: »

Yesterday I started my new journey working with Ohio State Universities comprehensive weight management department. It is humbling to say, "I can't do this on my own" and "I need help" but that is exactly what I did. I am currently in the process of being evaluated for bariatric surgery (Gastric Sleeve) but there is a lot to do before that happens. I have learned a lot about myself in this short time and I feel like I have made the right decision in asking for help.

Asking for help is hard. I’ve had to do it too. I felt out of control not just with diet but my whole life (long story but short story was a car accident that left me in chronic pain). I went to my doctor feeling like an embarrassed failure. My fantastic doctor was very supportive and helped guide me to the resources I needed to get my life back.
I’ve lost 51 pounds in 2 years not an incredible amount by some people’s standards but, an accomplishment to me. I have 10-15 to go. I fell in love with kickboxing and weight training and learned to eat for nutrition.
Asking for help is courageous! Good luck with your journey.

Good luck! Nothing is wrong in asking for help, it’s what you do after asking for said help. As mush as it pains me to say, OSU is a great place.

Congratulations! You got this 💪💪

I had my sleeve procedure 3 weeks ago and I could not be more happy... between the diet changes that started in January, the 10 day liquid only diet, and the 3 weeks post-op I have lost 30lbs of fat off my body! It is still work, and you need to follow what the doctors and nutritionist say... but so far the success has been real!