Should I?

Yesterday was the first day I ever seriously considered gastric bypass or lap band surgery. I was at church and couldn't stand up in the row without my stomach touching the seats in front. And I just cracked. I had to leave. I went home and sobbed for an hour and the thought of the surgery entered my head and I immediately calmed down. It seemed like a ray of light. I think my insurance will cover it. It's UHC PPO with the state. I'm not sure what to do now. I just had a baby so I know that's a factor (AND I've exhausted my leave at work). I do have 2 weeks of family medical leave left this year, but I hate to exhaust that too. I'm just not sure what to do next.

Ginger, you live sooo close to me , I go to praireville every day for clincials and to see my gf,, I am sooooo sorry you are going through a rough time, I know I can say everyone on this board has probably gone through the same thing,, I know I was just like you ,, I felt I had no other option other than wls, I don't know your full story or if wls is even a option for you but like ashlee said if you have any questions, concerns , or are just curious about something you came to the right place,, everyone here is AMAZING!!! even if you don't end up getting wls , there's great support here , we actually have meetings monthly also , you should come to one, and if you ever want to go for coffee or something I would be glad to go,, I am just 11 or 12 days post op , so I can only help soo much with any post op question you may have!! but I can definitly relate to being overweight and feeling depressed about that,, seems you have alot on your hands right now, just having a baby is a big deal and I don't know if you have a support team or not but thats impt,, Best of luck and keep us updated!

hi ginger, sounds like you are trying to make that bigg decision like i am. i have done all my preop work. im supposed to be having surgery this month in Opelousas. my doctor announced he is moving to Oklahoma in June, not im so dam confused and do not what to do. first my advice is RESEACH. this website is absolutely wonderful and very informative. read all you can, talk to people who have had it done, read profiles on here. and last but not least PRAY and ask GOD to lead you in the right direction. good luck Kateri

You did it, Ginger. You realized that when Christ said that He came that you might have life and have it more abundantly that He meant all aspects of your existence. That ray of light was a beacon to leave your prison behind and seek that abundant promise. Do your homework and pray; be led by HIS understanding not your own. He still speaks to us and directs our paths. I'm on a path that works for me. Your path can be just as ideally a fit. Embrace the freedom and the path will be shown. Onward! Frances