If you had it to do all over again......
Yes, I certainly would. I didnt think so day one thru four, but from day 5 on, yes. I do have to say that it hasnt been an ez road. I never had a dramatic drop in weight like most have. In fact, I am losing the same as they say you can lose on weigh****chers, 1-2 lbs a week. I was hungry day one, so I had no honeymoon. I diet hard with 2-3 oz of protein and stick with fruit, veggies and beans moslty. My WLS is just the tool they say it is. I am losing weight because I cant eat a lot and I work really hard at being careful. It has all been worth my almost size 10 body.
No I would never of gotten fat in the first place, got married young, quit college or had my son with a loser. That said if I had to choose wls given my health issues and what I know now I probably would have gotten a DS if it was an option, since not being able to take Nsaids is really not kewl when you have debilitating arthritis and are still too young for hip replacement. So is living in pain every single day fun, ummm no it really isn't, but is being thinner and not diabetic a good thing, hell yeah.
I realize that I am a real "newbie" being only about a month and a half out.
The first 5 days were utter hell for me...But I was healing. It was the pain of healing that was uncomfortable. However I would do it ALL over again.
Even if I lost NO more weight tomorrow and stayed at what I am, I would be happy.
I have an autoimmune disease, polyarthritis, was borderline diabetes etc... I was pretty much wheelchair bound with a service dog. Now I can WALK.... My pain level has went from a 9-10 down to a 2.
I realize that there can always be complications over time, but I thought really long and hard and asked myself which was more important. Eating "ice cream" and crap food, or living and celebrating ANOTHER 25 year anniversary with my husband and family.
I am an ovarian cancer survivor as well, and so it was VERY easy for me to choose life! It honestly has been no inconvenience to give up any such stuff as soda, carbs, high sugar... And I am also kinda blessed (or cursed) in that I have the "pouch" or iron...Nothing seems to bother it.
With my Surgeons and NUTs permission I am eating every kind of protein imaginable including streak (Which is my favorite food in the world). Fresh fruits (bananas, strawberries) etc.
So yes, I would do it again.
I had to have an RNY because that is all my insurance would cover. Being that I used to take NSAIDS, and still take chemo and other drugs needed to control my autoimmune disease, there has been a compromise. I had to cut back on the methotrexate, no NSAIDS and lots od bloodwork. But even the "trauma" of surgery has not put me in a flare.
Since I was already taking 13 prescription meds, taking vitamins and supplements for life is no big deal for me, and easy to remember. I take a heck of a lot LESS pain meds now, NO lopid and two other prescription meds GONE. It's nice to be able to do things with my adult autistic son, my dogs and my beloved hubby.
Warmly,
Jackie
The first 5 days were utter hell for me...But I was healing. It was the pain of healing that was uncomfortable. However I would do it ALL over again.
Even if I lost NO more weight tomorrow and stayed at what I am, I would be happy.
I have an autoimmune disease, polyarthritis, was borderline diabetes etc... I was pretty much wheelchair bound with a service dog. Now I can WALK.... My pain level has went from a 9-10 down to a 2.
I realize that there can always be complications over time, but I thought really long and hard and asked myself which was more important. Eating "ice cream" and crap food, or living and celebrating ANOTHER 25 year anniversary with my husband and family.
I am an ovarian cancer survivor as well, and so it was VERY easy for me to choose life! It honestly has been no inconvenience to give up any such stuff as soda, carbs, high sugar... And I am also kinda blessed (or cursed) in that I have the "pouch" or iron...Nothing seems to bother it.
With my Surgeons and NUTs permission I am eating every kind of protein imaginable including streak (Which is my favorite food in the world). Fresh fruits (bananas, strawberries) etc.
So yes, I would do it again.
I had to have an RNY because that is all my insurance would cover. Being that I used to take NSAIDS, and still take chemo and other drugs needed to control my autoimmune disease, there has been a compromise. I had to cut back on the methotrexate, no NSAIDS and lots od bloodwork. But even the "trauma" of surgery has not put me in a flare.
Since I was already taking 13 prescription meds, taking vitamins and supplements for life is no big deal for me, and easy to remember. I take a heck of a lot LESS pain meds now, NO lopid and two other prescription meds GONE. It's nice to be able to do things with my adult autistic son, my dogs and my beloved hubby.
Warmly,
Jackie
I would not. Well, I should clarify that statement. I would NOT choose the surgeon I chose because he's sub par. I would NOT choose the lapband because it's not a good long term choice, in my opinion.
However, if I were able, I'd do a lot of research, be sure of all my options as well as the surgeon's track record and then I'd proceed. I'm not anti- WLS at all. It's just really important to have all the information you can get first.
However, if I were able, I'd do a lot of research, be sure of all my options as well as the surgeon's track record and then I'd proceed. I'm not anti- WLS at all. It's just really important to have all the information you can get first.
Avoid kemmerling, Green Bay, WI
Yes, but I would have prefered the sleeve. My BMI didn't qualify me for it. It was 40, and insurance said I had to be over 40. My other option was to gain weight, but I didn't like that idea.
Exceprt for a few minor complications, I'm doing great and adjusting to always taking my supplements.
Exceprt for a few minor complications, I'm doing great and adjusting to always taking my supplements.
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