Are you scared to have weight loss surgery?
I am new and your answer helped me look at this diferently.I had surgery for other health reasons why not this one.I have considered it for a long time, but when my primary doctor mentioned last week I was all for it.He has been with me for a long time and knows my ups and downs on weightloss.My sister had the gastric bypass in 2005 and she has done fine with hers.She lives in SC and had hers at Columbia.I live in NC abd we have the best bariactric surgeon here, Roc Buaman.I have started my paperwork on the computer and submitted it ad rigistered for the WLorientation on June 2,2011.Whenever I discussed this surgery with my husband he was not in favor of it, but since our doctor talked to me about it he is ok with it.I hope I will be posting some good info in the future.I am looking forward tobeing part of this good group of people Judy
Oh Judy,
This is like music to my ears. One more person is now going to do something that will add years to her life. Yeah for Judy. I am thrilled that you doctor was so on board with this--love your doctor. Please keep me posted. If you have any questions please ask away. I had sleeve WLS. You will never regret having WLS. I am so glad that what I said made you feel better. Just start reading things, and educate yourself. You have to be your own advocate for your own health care.
Hugs,
This is like music to my ears. One more person is now going to do something that will add years to her life. Yeah for Judy. I am thrilled that you doctor was so on board with this--love your doctor. Please keep me posted. If you have any questions please ask away. I had sleeve WLS. You will never regret having WLS. I am so glad that what I said made you feel better. Just start reading things, and educate yourself. You have to be your own advocate for your own health care.
Hugs,
Suzanne B
Eugene, OR
Dr. Aceves
10/21/2008
Start lbs 225
Now 120
Eugene, OR
Dr. Aceves
10/21/2008
Start lbs 225
Now 120
No, I am not scared.I know I need this and I will live longer.I know about 5 people who had wls and has had no problems, so I am ready.Right now I just have o be patient and wait until I hear from Dr. Bauman"s office.I have explored everytbing you have on this site and it has been helpful.I am glad there is some thing here for us who need help.They say you are what you eat which is true.I eata healthly diet.I stay on my diabetic diet and I do not lose weight.I drink water and crystal light and no soft drinks,havng a slow thyroid and taking prednisone for rheumatoid arthritis does not help.I am looking forward to hearing from this site again.......Judy
I was scared ****less.
But I knew I was as good as dead without it.
I was not a lightweight that wanted to wear a bikini.
I weighed 355.
I had a 5 yo kid and had been diagnosed with diabetes.
I was out of choices.
It was the best thing I have ever done...well, aside from adopting our kid!
But I knew I was as good as dead without it.
I was not a lightweight that wanted to wear a bikini.
I weighed 355.
I had a 5 yo kid and had been diagnosed with diabetes.
I was out of choices.
It was the best thing I have ever done...well, aside from adopting our kid!
"And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom. " -- Anais Nin
Revised from Band to Bypass 10/26/09
High Wt 355/ Surgery Wt 343 (BMI 61) / Current Wt 190 on 3/17/12
TT/Fleur De Lis 8/22/11
Mastopexy and Brachioplasty 12/14/11
Revised from Band to Bypass 10/26/09
High Wt 355/ Surgery Wt 343 (BMI 61) / Current Wt 190 on 3/17/12
TT/Fleur De Lis 8/22/11
Mastopexy and Brachioplasty 12/14/11
HI,
Boy are you right you had no choice--you did all the right things. We all want to be around for our kids. We want a better life for them. By you becoming healthy you are teaching your child a lot about how to live life.
Congratulations to you and your choice. You are one smart lady. Keep taking care of yourself.
Hugs,
Boy are you right you had no choice--you did all the right things. We all want to be around for our kids. We want a better life for them. By you becoming healthy you are teaching your child a lot about how to live life.
Congratulations to you and your choice. You are one smart lady. Keep taking care of yourself.
Hugs,
Suzanne B
Eugene, OR
Dr. Aceves
10/21/2008
Start lbs 225
Now 120
Eugene, OR
Dr. Aceves
10/21/2008
Start lbs 225
Now 120
It's funny.. I wasn't scared of the surgery it's self... I had never had any type of surgery or been put out.. So I was more concerned about having some random allergic reaction and dying, but I never talked about it... They got my on the gourney and I just started bawling, but I went through with it....
6 months later... 109lbs lighter (with a ways to go) I am so happy I didn't let my fears get the best of me.. It's more scary to think what my life could've been like without it. I more than likely would've developed a bunch of obesity related issues. Only being 24, I have a WHOLE lot of life left to live.. things like getting married.. having kids... and all of that will be much easier not weighing 356lbs!!!
You're soo right.. this is a tool (no matter what surgery you have) and we have work HARD and put forth effort to get where want to be!!! To watch that scale move and those clothes get bigger is one of the most amazing feelings ever!
6 months later... 109lbs lighter (with a ways to go) I am so happy I didn't let my fears get the best of me.. It's more scary to think what my life could've been like without it. I more than likely would've developed a bunch of obesity related issues. Only being 24, I have a WHOLE lot of life left to live.. things like getting married.. having kids... and all of that will be much easier not weighing 356lbs!!!
You're soo right.. this is a tool (no matter what surgery you have) and we have work HARD and put forth effort to get where want to be!!! To watch that scale move and those clothes get bigger is one of the most amazing feelings ever!
~Kelby~ HW: 356 SW: 330 CW:231 GW: 175 I'm 5'6"
"Success means having the courage, the determination, and the will to become the person you believe you were meant to be."
Hi,
Congratulations that you have done this and you are 24 years old. Your entire life is going to change and ALL for the better. Your are developing some life long skills on taking care of yourself, and eating healthy and using some form of exercise. It is HARD and it takes a lot of work on your part. But the pay off is OUTSTANDING.
I admire you for doing what you have done. NEVER give up on having the things you want in life.
Hugs
Congratulations that you have done this and you are 24 years old. Your entire life is going to change and ALL for the better. Your are developing some life long skills on taking care of yourself, and eating healthy and using some form of exercise. It is HARD and it takes a lot of work on your part. But the pay off is OUTSTANDING.
I admire you for doing what you have done. NEVER give up on having the things you want in life.
Hugs
Suzanne B
Eugene, OR
Dr. Aceves
10/21/2008
Start lbs 225
Now 120
Eugene, OR
Dr. Aceves
10/21/2008
Start lbs 225
Now 120
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