A real surprise !!

My Daughter is in her late 20s and is MO. Her doctor steared her to WLS.She swore she would never do it but she did go through all the steps. Yesterday morning the last letter was faxed to her insurance company, and yesterday AFTERNOON SHE WAS APPROVED !!! I think thats incredible. But now she actually has to face the possibility, and it scares her to death. She says she doesn't see this as something a younger person should do, you should be "older" I say bunk, why should you let most of your life pass you by miserable and unhealthy, only getting more so as you get older. How do YOU feel about it? I would like to share other people perspectives with her..Jean PS.. She has been to a few support meetings with me but now is in a job where she can't attend.

J, My only regret is that I didn't do the surgery sooner! I was 51 (53 now) and the weight loss has been nothing short of spectacular. I do things now that I haven't done for many years. We were all scared, but the option of living MO for the rest of one's life (IMHO) is a much scarier reality. She'll do just fine. If she can't attend a support group, perhaps she can become active on this board? Nancy

Has she invested her self in it by doing research into it? I wouldn't want to talk anyone including my daughter if she was not ready and invested. She also may want to go to the support group @ Methodist. (Call Dr Anthone's office to find out when it is) I have seen a couple of younger people there where she might get the information and assurance she needs. Hope she finds the direction she needs. Tootles Elaine

I agree with you Elaine, I would NEVER try to talk her into it, I have never said a word to her. Its too serious of a decision for me ever to do that, If there were problems I would never forgive myself, But yes I would love for her to talk to people her own age,, Thanks for responding, Jean

Having read the replies of others, I have to say that I agree--your daughter has to choose this option for herself. Being successful with the surgery does take discipline, and it is not an "easy" answer to a very complicated problem. Perhaps she could visit with a therapist to help her sort this out. What part of the state does she live in?