I'm investigating surgical weight loss

I am investigating surgical weight loss. I see Dr Schoen at University Hospital in a couple of weeks. I feel afraid and ashamed. Any encouragment will be appreciated. Thank You

Hello Amm52,
I will encourage you to look at your options carefully. I hope you are doing it for the reasons that are important to you. Be sure to ask lots of questions, and get involved in a support group - even before you decide what you want to do.

Knowledge will help dispel your fears. I had mine about 14 months ago for health reasons, and have never looked back, because I know it was the right decision for me. While the Colorado board is not extremely active, I encourage you to ask questions and check out other boards specific to your interests. Please feel free to PM me if you wish.

Hang in there - you are checking this out for a reason! Good luck!

Thank you for your encouragment ~

Thank you for your kind words and great advice. I'm so glad to have found this group.

Saw your in monument. There is a WLS support group at penrose hospital. We had our thanksgiving pot luck last night. and there is another meeting on tuesday.  Suppose to have a doctor talking about habits and holidays.  There are some very kind poeple in the group.  They meet the 2nd friday and third tuesday of the month from 6:30 to 8.  They are a wealth of information.

Keep reading - and your gut will guide you in the right direction. It did for me. i'm 14 weeks post op - and doing pretty good.

Good luck

Thank you for your encouragement. I'll keep reading and investagating.

Hi my name is Toni. Dr Schoen is my Dr,  what I like about him is that he made me  lose weight. I was upset at first but Im glad he wonts to see if I can diet I go in on 11-19 2009. Im looking forword to my new life.

Hi Toni,
Thanks for your encouragement. I'm glad to know you like Dr. Schoen. How many times have you seen him? How much weight did he make you lose to begin with? How long from 1st visit to surgery? Let me know how your appointment goes on the 19th.
Thanks again.
Annie

HELLO

I WAS 315 HAVE 2 LOSE 20, I HAD LOST 9 HE TOLD ME I HAD TO LOSE 5 MORE, WELL IT WAS HARD BUT I TAHNK I DID IT I GO IN ON TUES TO FIND OUT.THE SURGERY IS ON THE 19TH(IF I LOST THE 5) I HAVE SEEN HIM 4 TIMES,
TONI