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And just what's WRONG with doing things the easy way? Isn't it easir to drive your car than to walk everywhere? Isn't it easier to put your clothes in the washer than to take them down to the river and beat them on rocks? Isn't it easier to cook on a range than over an open fire, that you started by rubbing two sticks together?

99.99% of the population knows less than nothing about WLS. Yes, losing weight after WLS is easier than trying to lose weight without it---and it's a lot more successful, too. I don't understand how people who profess to love you can want you to have to do things the HARD way. The next time someone gives you that 'easy way out' crap, ask them.

Good Luck to you in your journey.

This is by far the hardest thing I have ever done. Did you ask the support group you found if you could come even though you didn't have surgery there? My dr.s office allows any WLS patient to come to their support groups. I have found it hard to find a WLS support group where I am not the only DS patient. I rely on the folks here and the Facebook group.

I know I started off my post with a negative comment, but it is true. However, I would never go back and have no regrets. The energy that I have found after 4.5 month has been worth it all.

Hi PBT.TECH,
And welcome!  There is lots of good information to be had here and on the other DS sites. 

I am 9 1/2 years post op and, regardless of what others may say, it is not the easy way out.  It is a choice to go a different path; a commitment to vitamins and protein supplements and regular lab work for the rest of our lives.  The beginning tends to be a big adjustment, or at least it was for me.  I had moments wondering 'what have I done?!' and am glad they passed.  It took a long time for my head to catch up with my new, smaller stomach.  And an even longer time to figure out what foods my body would and would not tolerate.  And, as time passes, my body adjusted.  It happened to me and will happen to you - you will gradually be able to eat more.  You have to learn to deal with that.  And after a few years your body will absorb more.  You will have to learn to deal with that.  So it is constant adjustment and requires paying attention to what goes in your mouth and its affects on you.  Not an easy way out, by any means.  Just another path.

All that being said, I think it was the best choice I ever made!

Best wishes on your journey.  You are in for a ride, but it can be and exciting and rewarding adventure

Sharon G.
DS 3/6/2003/Dr. Elariny




 

Hello and welcom,  You are starting on a new life so hang on, hang with us and enjoy the DS ride!