Thank you Aubrey for being so brave and putting this out here. This will be so helpful for so many women. I think so many of us lie to ourselves and say, 'Even through the worst of my Eating Disorder I was always a good mom', ' I always put others/my family's needs first', but as you can see by your painful video, when you have an Eating Disorder it's almost impossible to do so. Our bodies betray us, our emotions hold us hostage. We lie to ourselves which makes us feel worse which makes our eating get even more out of control. We are always in a no win situation! I've been thinking about addressing this topic in a video for a long time but have been afraid of the backlash because of my age. It's been a long time since I actively parented a child. So glad you did it to eloquently- as always Monica
Thank you for sharing this. What a terrific idea. I wish that I had made this video before I started, but at least I did journal before and I often go back and re-read those entries to remind me and keep my perspective. You are a beautiful person inside and out. Thank you for sharing your journey with all of us.
Well that just reduced me to tears. Thank you so much for sharing that. I think it will resonate with so many of us in the WLS community (even those of us who just lurk and watch). I've been following your journey and I'm so happy that you've come so far. Congratulations!
This brought me to tears and I know I was supposed to see this video today. Its January 24th 2019 - 3 years to the day since you made this video. I am feeling very much like you did in this video and awaiting weight loss surgery myself. You did it. You made it. You're a true inspiration. Thank you for this.
I am staying wth Hayley (Hayley's corner) and we are watching RUclips videos. We just watched your last video, where you reached goal. When it finished, I went to the loo, I came back out and Hayley had this video playing. Before I heard your voice, I said "Who's that?" It's you!!! I did not recognise you, your voice gives you away but I came out and did not know it was you. What a powerful video. So powerful. Look how far you've come, how different your life is. Don't go back here, don't go back to where you started, you will be miserable", such powerful words. This is such an emotional tug, I am so pleased for you that you are no longer in this place. Even then you knew you'd get to goal, and YOU DID!
This was so emotional to watch, what a perfect reminder at the perfect time. You should be so proud of that person and the person you are today, who worked together to improve your health and wellbeing and get you to your goal.
This is a great idea, I wish I had made one. What a great video, your honesty and rawness is an amazing reminder of why you started this journey and perfect tool to use when you start to slide. I didn't make one but maybe I will now at my half way point...and I'll use yours as a substitute because it might as well be me talking. Great job!
Ugh this... this choked me up so hard. I have the biggest lump in my throat. I'm feeling this same exact way right now. Because of my obesity it has caused pancreatitis about 5 days ago. It has caused me to go through FIVE back surgeries in 2015, that were pointless. All they did was make things worse. I'm 26- Twenty six! I should not feel like this physically or mentally at my age! Any age for that matter. I just found out a few days ago while lying here in so much pain praying to God to please show me how to stop all these illnesses that keep coming. Even the genetic health issues. It's just not the life I want to live or to put my family through. I'm so unhealthy I have had 31 jobs since the age of 16. Seriously, 31! Due to my health problems of not being able to keep a job long enough. People who live to be 100 don't even come close to that number of jobs. It just should not happen. But a couple days ago while lying here in pain I got an email from my insurance that my claim was processed. (For a dr visit) and I thought oh yeah I can look at what's covered. Last I heard was the vsg wasn't covered at all... so what is? The bypass is actually completely paid for. Please keep me in mind and prayer that i can get this asap to help me ease or rid these obesity related health problems. I know it isn't a magic switch. But it is the tool I specifically can benefit from.
Thank you Aubrey for being so brave and putting this out here. This will be so helpful for so many women. I think so many of us lie to ourselves and say, 'Even through the worst of my Eating Disorder I was always a good mom', ' I always put others/my family's needs first', but as you can see by your painful video, when you have an Eating Disorder it's almost impossible to do so. Our bodies betray us, our emotions hold us hostage. We lie to ourselves which makes us feel worse which makes our eating get even more out of control. We are always in a no win situation! I've been thinking about addressing this topic in a video for a long time but have been afraid of the backlash because of my age. It's been a long time since I actively parented a child. So glad you did it to eloquently- as always
Monica
Thank you for sharing
I cried when I watched this, because this is how I feel.
EXCELLENT VIDEO!! You DO deserve the success you've had. Congratulations again.
Thank you so much for sharing that with us! It was a great idea, and really an inspiration for all of those who have been there!👍🏻
Thank you for sharing this. What a terrific idea. I wish that I had made this video before I started, but at least I did journal before and I often go back and re-read those entries to remind me and keep my perspective. You are a beautiful person inside and out. Thank you for sharing your journey with all of us.
Well that just reduced me to tears. Thank you so much for sharing that. I think it will resonate with so many of us in the WLS community (even those of us who just lurk and watch). I've been following your journey and I'm so happy that you've come so far. Congratulations!
This brought me to tears and I know I was supposed to see this video today. Its January 24th 2019 - 3 years to the day since you made this video. I am feeling very much like you did in this video and awaiting weight loss surgery myself. You did it. You made it. You're a true inspiration. Thank you for this.
I am staying wth Hayley (Hayley's corner) and we are watching RUclips videos. We just watched your last video, where you reached goal. When it finished, I went to the loo, I came back out and Hayley had this video playing. Before I heard your voice, I said "Who's that?" It's you!!! I did not recognise you, your voice gives you away but I came out and did not know it was you.
What a powerful video. So powerful. Look how far you've come, how different your life is. Don't go back here, don't go back to where you started, you will be miserable", such powerful words.
This is such an emotional tug, I am so pleased for you that you are no longer in this place. Even then you knew you'd get to goal, and YOU DID!
This was so emotional to watch, what a perfect reminder at the perfect time. You should be so proud of that person and the person you are today, who worked together to improve your health and wellbeing and get you to your goal.
This is a great idea, I wish I had made one. What a great video, your honesty and rawness is an amazing reminder of why you started this journey and perfect tool to use when you start to slide. I didn't make one but maybe I will now at my half way point...and I'll use yours as a substitute because it might as well be me talking. Great job!
As I start crying, my children, listening, without my knowledge...start saying, "Yea, Mom...Don't give up!"
Ugh this... this choked me up so hard. I have the biggest lump in my throat. I'm feeling this same exact way right now. Because of my obesity it has caused pancreatitis about 5 days ago. It has caused me to go through FIVE back surgeries in 2015, that were pointless. All they did was make things worse. I'm 26- Twenty six! I should not feel like this physically or mentally at my age! Any age for that matter. I just found out a few days ago while lying here in so much pain praying to God to please show me how to stop all these illnesses that keep coming. Even the genetic health issues. It's just not the life I want to live or to put my family through. I'm so unhealthy I have had 31 jobs since the age of 16. Seriously, 31! Due to my health problems of not being able to keep a job long enough. People who live to be 100 don't even come close to that number of jobs. It just should not happen. But a couple days ago while lying here in pain I got an email from my insurance that my claim was processed. (For a dr visit) and I thought oh yeah I can look at what's covered. Last I heard was the vsg wasn't covered at all... so what is? The bypass is actually completely paid for. Please keep me in mind and prayer that i can get this asap to help me ease or rid these obesity related health problems. I know it isn't a magic switch. But it is the tool I specifically can benefit from.