Emotional Rollercoaster

Hellp everyone, I have been a little depressed. Me and my sister had a brief discussion about my decision to have the ds surgery done. I wasnt really gonna tell her until I knew for sure I would be getting it done since right now I'm getting ready to appeal. Shethought  for some reason I would be getting the lapband , but when I mentioned ds and what it entailed she said she didnt realize I was gonna do something thats gonna be rerouting anything. She believes God made our bodies the way it is and when we go reroouting things its just not right. So I went into explaining the digestive process, removing of the stomach and she doesnt think its right. So I just kinda left it at that. I wish I wouldnt said anything. No matter what my family says or thinks I'm still gonna get this surgery one way or another! It just kills me to think I was so sure they would be supportive and both my sis and mom or not. I think when I thoroughly sit them down and talk to them they will come around. I gave her the website on the info, so hopefully she'll read it, and think differently. Anyway thanks for listening, and those of you that do have support, and covereage for the ins. are blessed and be thankful you dont have to go through what I'm going through.

Good luck in your journey.  I know family support means a lot!!

Just remind them that the decision is your alone and ask for their support.  If you try your best to use your "inside" voice and not get agitated by any remarks they make, it will help them calm down.  I have found that talking softly makes people listen more carefully.  Try it with your family.  Also remember that your family loves you and wants the best for you.  Your sister and mom are probably just very worried about you having that type of surgery, be
cause it sounds so drastic. 

I hope your family comes around and is able to see how hurtful this is to you.  I am so sorry you are not getting the emotional support that you need from them.

Hugs 

Wanda

Thanks girls for your thoughts and advice. I usually try to be optimistic about everything I go through. I guess I dont realize how emotional this is going to be for me. Thanks to you all.

Have you looked into the VSG, it is the first part of the DS and there is no re-routing.

Yes I have but ins. wont pay for that.