Questions- fears- in need of clarification before I start my journye
ANY surgery has risks....it could just be a simple procedure but if you look it up online, you will see people dying from having knee surgery or a host of other surgeries. Seriously, things happen but the over all success's are much more staggering then the worst case scenario.
I had my surgery (Vertical Sleeve) 2 years ago today.
My how things have changed!!
I lost 140 lbs. and am much more active and I FEEL like being active. Sometimes I run, just because it feels good! (I am 56 years old)
It's funny and one of the oddest "side affects" of losing weight is people TREAT me differently.
I hadn't really realized that being thinner changed how people relate to me.
Anyway, don't be afraid....(though frankully I had a small panic attack when they were prepping me for the surgery) and just DO IT!!
I wish I had done it 15 years earlier!
Janet Warner~Puyallup, Wa.
I had my surgery (Vertical Sleeve) 2 years ago today.
My how things have changed!!
I lost 140 lbs. and am much more active and I FEEL like being active. Sometimes I run, just because it feels good! (I am 56 years old)
It's funny and one of the oddest "side affects" of losing weight is people TREAT me differently.
I hadn't really realized that being thinner changed how people relate to me.
Anyway, don't be afraid....(though frankully I had a small panic attack when they were prepping me for the surgery) and just DO IT!!
I wish I had done it 15 years earlier!
Janet Warner~Puyallup, Wa.
Hello Everyone,
I want to thank you for your quick responses! I am thankful for the support and honest responses. I am leaning towards going with the surgery- I feel that yes- I have a far better chance of dying from the side effects of being overweight vs WLS. I am grateful for all the advise and I will continue to do research- however at this point RNYis what my gvnmt covers (ontario). I feel it would be my best option if I were to make a choice anyway..
As for the "cake" comment on my behalf- I was simply using it as an example of things I wondered would ever be available again... I am not dependant on it- simply just wanted some clairity on food choices after surgery.
Anyways- I will check back and continue to post as I move forward on this journey-
Thank you to those who have been supportive and provided much information/life stories.
It is very appreciated. :)
Chanelle
I want to thank you for your quick responses! I am thankful for the support and honest responses. I am leaning towards going with the surgery- I feel that yes- I have a far better chance of dying from the side effects of being overweight vs WLS. I am grateful for all the advise and I will continue to do research- however at this point RNYis what my gvnmt covers (ontario). I feel it would be my best option if I were to make a choice anyway..
As for the "cake" comment on my behalf- I was simply using it as an example of things I wondered would ever be available again... I am not dependant on it- simply just wanted some clairity on food choices after surgery.
Anyways- I will check back and continue to post as I move forward on this journey-
Thank you to those who have been supportive and provided much information/life stories.
It is very appreciated. :)
Chanelle
On January 7, 2012 at 5:44 PM Pacific Time, Chanelle2427 wrote:
Hello Everyone!I am new to this site and I am hoping to get some feedback from those who have had the surgery or about to embark on this journey.
My very supportive boyfriend and I just attended the information session at the hospital in which I would be having surgery. If I chose to have surgery I am to have the R-N-Ybypass surgery.
Before attending the info session, I was excited with the thoughts of having the chance to be healthy, feel energize and lets face it- thinner.
I left the info session, scared out of my mind and doubting the surgery. I have tired so many things to lose weight and have not been successful- I even did Crossfit workouts and managed to not lose but tone-- i stopped going due to lack of weightloss- i lost motivation.
Anyways - I am petrifried - I realize this is major surgery and I know the hospital has to be upfront with their stats- they had had 3 deaths out of 550 surgeries- this scared my boyfriend and I. How am I to push forward trying to not focus on the fact that I could die during this surgery :(.
I am also taken aback from how much the changes will be- no more chocolate- no more coffee- many many changes- will I ever again be able to enjoy a peice of cake - say at my wedding?
I am also struggling with having to take 20-30 mins to eat 1/2 cup of food the rest of my life... How do you do it? What do you use for motivation- What about the sipping on water and not being able to drink with a meal?
I am looking for any comments- suggestions- how you dealt with these changes- are you still struggling with them? How is life after surgery?
Please help- I have a year waitlist unfortunately but I have time to think about it... the funny thing is when I think of it today- i keep focusing on how well and good i will look if i do have the surgery- plus i have so much weight to lose (150lbs for goal) that the surgery is my best option...
Help :) Thank you!
Chanelle
Research the DS/duodenal switch. Learning about this 'kinder, gentler' lifestyle made it much easier for me to make the decision to have WLS---and save my live.
You can, too. Check out my signature.
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on 1/8/12 3:16 pm
on 1/8/12 3:16 pm
You "are to have?" the RNY? You will hear ithis on any support board worth it's salt...research and choose your surgery type first....than your surgical team. Ask hard questions. You have to empower yourself and research is the best place to start. Start by learning what each surgery does to your insides, how it works, what it does well and what it does not. What you will need to do to use your new tool and if their are any "head issues" unresolved that will need some fixing. You may decide to travel to have whatever surgery you decide on. These are your insides being rearranged here, if you have to travel to get superb care or the surgery you want so be it.
The fact that your boyfriend is very supportive is fantastic. Good for him and you!
Remember, different hospitals have different death rates for different reasons Hospitals that take on patients who are riskier will have a higher death rate but may be better than hospitals who "cherry pick" patients who are better candidates. Do your research- Knowledge is power! good luck and ask lots of questions.
The fact that your boyfriend is very supportive is fantastic. Good for him and you!
Remember, different hospitals have different death rates for different reasons Hospitals that take on patients who are riskier will have a higher death rate but may be better than hospitals who "cherry pick" patients who are better candidates. Do your research- Knowledge is power! good luck and ask lots of questions.
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