New to all this!
The first bit of advice I give is: Welcome to the Weight Loss Rollercoaster. Know there will be some highs and some lows, but in the end it all works out. So relax, and enjoy the ride.
Second, we should not go into these procedures thinking about losing weight, but getting healthier!! THAT SHOULD BE THE GOAL!!
The reason some folks get disappointed with bariatric surgery is because they are numbers obsessed. They don’t embrace that living a healthier life is more important than the numbers. There are other “scales" you can use to monitor success: better medical exam results (lower cholesterol and/or blood pressure); constant hunger reduction (eliminated); reduced clothing size; increase energy; re-familiarizing yourself to body-parts unseen for years (errr… toes) ; “common" activity becoming easier (walking, climbing steps), just feeling good about yourself; sleeping better (reduced snoring); the mirror; etc.
So new idea, instead of being concerned about “numbers", make your goal to be healthy (getting off all meds, being able to run, being able to swim, dancing, etc). Only you can decide what that goal should be.
Finally understand there are rules you will need to follow to be successful. This is only a tool, not a cure all. So don’t expect the procedure to make you successful. It will help you, but you need to work at it. It’s like a marriage.
Tom
“Nothing I will ever eat will give me the feeling I get as when I lose weight” The views expressed are based on my own experiences - and should NOT BE FOLLOWED IN LIEU OF DOCTOR’S ADVICE/INSTRUCTIONS. Only your Doctor knows your condition, and make sure you talk to them before making any changes to your diet
