Decision

Hello Friends, I am contemplating surgery and keep going back and forth about my decision. I have done my homework reading every book and website I can get my hands on, but I still am not sure. My consultation is tomorrow with Dr. Wood. One thing I have not seen information on is what are the long term results of this surgery. I mean I am young now, but what happens when I am 75 and I have a messed up digestive system? Does anyone know what the long term effects are of this surgery? I wonder why there isn't much info on it? That scares me a bit. EVeryone I have talked to here has said they would have the surgery again in a heartbeat, even those who had complications. I know it changes your life and I am so ready to lose this weight. I am just worried that I will regret it later on in life and I will ask myself why I messed with a perfectly healthy digestive system just to get thin. Am I being too vain? Please tell me why you think the surgery is a good decision. It doesn't help that my parents are against it and say it is dangerous. They haven't done any reading on it, they just go by this one person who gained the weight back. Makes me so mad that they comment on it and say I am taking the easy way out. What do you all think? Janet

Janet, Sorry to be so blunt, but will you make it to 75 without the surgery? That is the tradeoff I looked at. My PCP has told me on several occasions I added decades on to my life! I've had my share of bad days but I would go through it all over again! ~Van

GOOD POINT!

This is a very personal decsion. If after seeing & consulting w/ Dr. Wood you still feel the same way... Then I would say think some more about it. Ask Dr Wood about the long term effects he is very knowledgable & honest. I personally would have no other Dr. (I am a little bias) This is a life changing decsion & you have to be willing to make a lifetime commitment...Best of luck to you. Linda 309/197/140

Savor the journey...or don't take the trip! I live my life by these words! This surgery is a personal decision that every obese person has to contemplate in their own time. I questioned my mother when she came out of her surgery...how could you do this to your body? She told me, "Mybe one day, I would understand! But, until you get to that point, don't question my decision!" She was right! I get it now...I am there! I am scared of the complications and long term effects..but not as scared as I am of dying young! I am scared, that I will never enjoy food again, but I will give it up to live longer! I am scared of the changes that will happen in my life, but I am willing to travel that path, to live happier and healthier.