Is it worth it?

I have started the process towards my WLS.  I'm not worried about the surgery itself, I'm worried that I will be the only one that fails.  I having a hard time wrapping my brain around the fact that I've failed at every other diet before, so why will this one work for me?

Did anyone else experience this?  I have no problems committing to the program.  I love the support structure with WW.  I'm so excited to start my new life just need a little encouragement from anyone that felt the same way I do.

aruba_girl I will be 3 years post-op in december and I have absolutley no regrets with having the RNY.  I think that you have picked the best place to have your surgery and the Dr. B and Dr. Walton are top notch.  My advice is to always listen to what they and everybody at weight wise has to say and make a commitment to change bad habits and when you get to the new you, you will never want to go back to your old habits.  So best of luck and this is an awesome journey!!!

Russell

Is it worth it?????? Read my most recent post! And with DR. B... you can't get any better!!! You will NOT regret this!!! 

Best of luck to you!

Hugs!
Angie

YES! I also feared failure, so I had some therapy before the surgery to be sure I had my head prepared. I also committed to six months of exercise before I ever went to the consult. By the time my surgery day arrived, I was prepared as humanly possible and I've never looked back. In the nine months since then I've read several books about weight loss, purged my home of unhealthy trigger foods, experimented with new foods and recipes, maintained an active life, altered clothes non-stop, laughed & cried more because I didn't have to hide my feelings, become a semi regular on the sleeve and OK forums, attended support group meetings monthly, and astounded even myself with my results.

I think WW has a great program with lots of support. Dr. B is very cautious, straight forward and plain spoken (as long as that Cajun accent doesn't throw you off). Follow their program and you will succeed.

Best wishes on your journey.

Lois

I think it is normal to have these feelings. If you do as the doc says, then there is no way you can fail...Right?

By far having the WLS was the best thing I have ever done for myself and my family.

Good luck and hold on cuz it is a wild ride!

You ask is it worth it.......All I can say is YES!!!!!!!!!!!! I was 365 lbs at my heaveist I could n't do anything I was always tired. I couldnt shop any where I was so heavy I couldnt find jeans big enough to fit me...I have to wear scrubs because I am a nurse and I had to wear a very tight 5x..I couldnt take a bath, tie my shoes, walk a flight of stairs...ride a bike, i was a blob that was not able to enjoy my life... I am almost a year and a half  post op and I am down to 206 lbs, I can ride bikes with my kids, ride my horse without haveing to have any help getting up in the saddle, I walk at least one flight of stairs at work instead of rideing the elevater because I can..I can take a bath, I went from a 62 inch waist to a 38 inch waist...I wear a lose 1x scrubs and can wear size 18 jeans....I know longer have to shop at speciality stores i can wear things from walmart....I always figured I WOULD FAIL but i didnt and I do fight head hunger each and every day and I do still fill like i should have lost more wt by now but 160 lbs is nothing to be upset about....I am only 6 lbs from onederland and it is takeing me awhile to get there but I will and I will take as much time as I need......Its not how fast u get there its the climb to the top that is the best ride.....

I have wondered the same thing - like - wow.... This is alot of money to just lose some weight.  Then I look at Mia and know that this is the best thing I could EVER do.  

I know you won't fail.  I know this because you are the most dedicated friend I have ever met in my entire life.  It's why you are my VERY best friend.  And I know you will be ALL OVER ME to make sure I stick with the program and giving me the encouragement, support, and advice I need to make it work.  This means you will be hearing it all while you are telling me. 

I promise to help you through this and I know that if we stick together - we can do it.  We got Fat together - now we can get skinny together.  

Believe in You - I do.....

Love ya Sis.

My life will never be the same. I love Dr. Walton and the staff. Posting on the message board was a big key to my success. If I had questions, concerns, highs and lows, the people on the board were there to give me answers and encouragement. Good luck.

We've all been there..every one of us, I think. It is totally normal to feel that way. We would think something was wrong if you didn't feel that way.

I would do it all over again in a flash. I would just have done it sooner. Stay strong and good luck.