New to this whole idea

My name is Helen my doctor and I have discussed the Bariatric Surgery for the last few years. I kept telling him no and that I wanted to try this on my own. Well for the second time I have lost and gained back double what I lost so it is time. I have made my decision to go ahead and full steam. I am the heaviest I have ever been and I just don't feel good. I have always been an active person playing every sport I could all through high school. Now it feels like a distant memory. I just started this process on the 28th of last month and will go for my surgery the beginning of next year. I certainly feel like a huge weight has been lifted off of my shoulders as I go through another big step in my life. I can't wait to feel healthy and alive again. If anyone has input that will be helpful and greatly appreciated. Good luck to you all! I will certainly need it.

Congrats on your decision to have WLS Helen.   I was a little uncertain myself before my WLS almost 9 yrs. ago.   I had a friend  who lived almost 3 hours away that came to see me and I seriously didn't recognize her.   She had WLS and told me about it and told me to check into it.    Well I checked out WLS and talked to my doctor about it and was referred to a bariatric surgeon but didn't actually have surgery till about a year later ( putting it off ).    I've never looked back nor regretted my WLS.    Congrats and you'll be so happy when it's over.   

Hugs and blessings ~~~ Vivian

Thank you for the warm welcome!

I had to do a six month pre-op diet and exercise program.  That got me off of the white carbs and the Coke Zero.  I felt strong and healthy going for my surgery.  After surgery, I finally was able to lose the weight and keep it off.  All of the dieting before never worked long term for me, but surgery did. 

Thank you so much! I know there are people out there like me and it is nice to know that they too are doing what is best for them.

Welcome to a life changing decision.  I'm still pre-op and like you, took several discussions and years to commit.  I was a jock in HS and early college, then life happened.  I always did my own housework, gardening, etc and my size never stopped me.  Until one day it did.  I was miserable and made all sorts of excuses.

Since the WLS decision I've learned so much about myself and the "why" behind the overeating.  I hope your program has pre-op education and support groups. Reach out to good friends, find like-minded people and best of luck to you.

Thank you so much and best of luck to you as well! I am excited to see my life change.

Congratulations on your decision! I know for me it has been one of the best decisions I have made for myself. The only input I have is to do as much research as possible so you know what to expect, make small changes now so it isn't such a big change at the time of your surgery, and for me it was getting some counseling to wrap my head around why I ate (that is an ongoing process).

I am in no way as knowledgeable as some of the vets on here as I am not even 6 months out but if I can help in anyway just message me.

Again... CONGRATULATIONS!

Mo 

Thanks for the advice and Congrats to you!

I'm excited for you. Best wishes! It was truly the best gift I ever gave myself... I hope you will feel the same.

~Michelle "Shelly"