thinking about surgery!!!

hi. my name is kristy. i'm thinking of getting the gastric bypass surgery, but i'm scared to death of the risks and complications that come along with the good! iv'e heard alot of things but i want to hear from some one who has actualy had it done...nashville tn

Hi Kristy. I had the surgery 18 days ago, so I understand your fears. The biggest fear I had, was that I wouldn't be able to commit for life. But I took the plunge anyway. My advice to you is, find a doctor that only does gastric surgery. You need the very best to put your fears to rest. Even in the pre-op room, everyone that was in contact with me, raved about my Dr. And I have another condition that required extra  care. For me, the decision was made by my fear of getting too old, not able to drag around the extra weight. I want to go hiking, to walk all day at The Wild Animal Park, to be healthy. So I figured my weight was killing me already, why not risk the surgery? If you research the facts, you'll put your mind at ease. Attend a support group, and you'll be surprised at the good info you'll get to put your mind at ease.  So far, I've had no complications, and I am a tough case because of Myasthenia Gravis. Good luck, and let us know your decision!
Carole

Thanks Carole!

the only thing holding me back right now is finding out if i can access a trust account to pay for my surgery... i should know something by the end of the night. I already have a surgon and hospital in mind, i'm just waiting for the money to be approved! i will let you all know when i find out something either way!
                 kristy

hey all you out there! i know know im gonna go for the gastric bypass... im perrty much approved for the money... now it is only the matter of going to see a surgeon and getting a consultaion... pray for every thing to work out for me... and good luck to all of you!!!

kristy!

You may want to do some research on the DS also. 
I did the RNY because it was what fit best for me.  But there are many DS'ers who swear by that surgery.