Would I do it again?

I have to answer the question would you do this again. I'm usually a lurker and have been for over 4 years. It will be 4 years in April since I had my surgery. At the time I had to use a cane or a walker and was on oxygen 24/7. I had been told that within a year I would be in a nursing home.When th CNA I was seeing suggested this I went for it. My mother is still alive and I know it would kill her if something happened to me. It took 6 months from the time I seen the surgeon til I had my surgery. Since that time I have lost 187 pounds, no longer use a cane and have been off oxygen a long time. I now work part time. I did have a hernia repaired and the mesh has torn but so far it isn't bothering me much so the doctor and I have decided to leave it alone for now. I never had any plastics and I do have some hanging skin but not much. Would I do it again? In a heart beat. I think this surgery saved my life. By the way I am now 67 years old. Judy Shock

Congrats to you Judy on your health turnaround!! Nice to see you post on the board! Take care & God Bless De

It is wonderful hearing from someone 4 years out. Congrats---and Woo Hoo for WLS. Glad your health has been good and I know your comfort level is grand. I love lurkers!!! Marti L

We have a lot in common, Judy. I too am a lurker, we are both "mature" (I'm 58), I was told I'd be in a wheelchair in 5 years, but I'm only 1 1/2 years out. I would do it again every month for a year if I had to. It's unbelieveable how much better I feel. No more high blood pressure, siatica (sp?), sore joints, etc. I fit in all restaurant booths, can sit on any chair I choose, I can cross my legs, cut my toenails, scratch the middle of my own back, I could go on and on about things many people take for granted. So darn much scare in the news regarding wls. I feel sorry for those who are medically able but afraid of the surgery. I have a friend, and I'm using that term loosely, who sends me articles about death and complications from the surgery. My husband thinks she is jealous. I think she's a hypocrondiac who's addicted to medical information. Among other things, she reads everything she can regarding any new medication she starts, and surprise of suprises, she gets most of the side effects. Means she can't take anything for her cholesterol (no, I'm not looking for articles to send her regarding high chloresterol, ha ha). If her husband were not such a nice guy we would probably sever ties with them.

Judy, I read this post and my heart started to pound out of my chest!! You are my hero. Judy Shock ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!! kp very humble

Judy, My SIL would Love you!!! She saw how succesful my surgery was so she decided to have WLS also with my surgeon. She is down 100 lbs. Is loving life and her new independence, she is 1.5 years out and she is 63 years young!!!! Congratulations!!!!!!

Judy! Thanks so much for the post. I am about 1 month away from my surgery and getting the "what am I about to do??" syndrome. So it is always encouraging to read good out comes! Congrads to you!

Judy it is so good to see you post. I miss all you guys at group. Tell everyone I said Hi and I am loving it down here in Texas!! You have been an inspiration to me since I started to go to group. I want to be as successful as you have been. I am working hard at this. Hugs from TX, Connie

Hi Judy, Good to see you at Support group once again. Your story is truly a testiment to what this surgery can do for someone. I am one month out and I feel AWESOME! Hope to see you this week at Support Group. Trent