Not going to surgery

I have decided not to proceed with the Lap band surgery. I just have so many un answered questions, I went to my last appointment and I lost another 11 lbs., (21 total now) There is something inside of me telling me this is not right for me, I feel kind of guilty ,not sure why? Maybe because I have spent the past 7 months going to doctors appointments and living this stuff day in and day out, but I need to do what is right for me, the strange thing is I don’t know how to tell my surgeon?, I know his office coordinator with be kind of “pushy” with me because that’s the way she is, so I really don’t want to get into it with her, I just want to cancel and explore other options. I’m hoping and praying I made the right choice.

Kevin

Kevin: There is absolutely NOTHING wrong with stopping, rethinking, and doing what you think is right for you! How do you tell your surgeon. By saying, "I've changed my mind." Period. No explanation.

 

You can always change your mind back, if you ever feel the need and feel you're ready. The only way you would ever succeed with WLS is to be one hundred percent certain that it is the right thing for you. That being said, you are doing SO great on your own. Congrats!

I am glad you are waiting. Don't let the surgeons office push you. There are many that decide to try it on their own and if they later decide they want the wls they are through with most of the process, already. It would be some new testing, etc. but easy enough to do. If, at some time in the future you opt for wls there will be more info out on all the types and you could choose then. BTW, check out the post by Nana on here.

I wish you the best.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with changing your mind or postponing until you are sure what you want. It's far better than going ahead and then regretting it every day of your life. Good luck to you!!!

It's your body and your life, don't let anyone else push you in to doing something you are not ready for! Do what is right for you.