Hello
Thanks to Jan I found this board. I am a 62 year young gal that has been on this wls journey for awhile over a year now. Have been on the MN boards for a bit. Am still wavering as far as surgery. My twin had wls over 2 years ago and I have watched her hard journey. She had the RNY it has been very hard for her she has Lupus. But am glad she is now getting her life back.
I wavier because I don't have hundreds of pounds to lose 50 to 60 and staying off would be wonderful. Seeing what my twin went through does make me leery. I also am concern about the malabsortion factor of the RNY.
Am Married over 28 years now hubby is worried as he knows and remembers all the other surgeries and recoveries I have had to go through.
I don't live to far from Rochester's Mayo Clinic so that is what I have been going. I wonder what different challenges we have as we get a little older compared to the youngsters.
Janie
I wavier because I don't have hundreds of pounds to lose 50 to 60 and staying off would be wonderful. Seeing what my twin went through does make me leery. I also am concern about the malabsortion factor of the RNY.
Am Married over 28 years now hubby is worried as he knows and remembers all the other surgeries and recoveries I have had to go through.
I don't live to far from Rochester's Mayo Clinic so that is what I have been going. I wonder what different challenges we have as we get a little older compared to the youngsters.
Janie
Love yourself first then loving others will come easy.
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on 8/26/08 4:05 am - Park Forest, IL
on 8/26/08 4:05 am - Park Forest, IL
Hi Janie, Welcome to the OFF. I'm an Illinois girl, but my family all hails from Minnesota. I am 52 and started this journey in Dec. I have lost about 50 pounds and am in the process of doing th medically supervised diet. I had planned to have RNY surgery but am back on the fence about it again. My docs don't think I need wls since I am losing, so I'm taking it one day at a time and will see as time goes on. In the meantime I am working on making the changes I need to to ensure I will be able to keep off what I have lost. Good luck to you. Paulette
Hello
Congratulations on your weight lose!
There is the key keeping it off. Did a chart of how many diets I have been on in my life noticed I started at the age of 10, was surprised to see since about the age of 25 have been on one almost every two years up and down up and down. For me it is not the losing it is the keeping it off and not regaining. If you read my bio you will see it is well over a year.Mayo has a long process one goes through have not even seen the surgeon yet and the paper work has not been sent in yet maybe in Sept they will after I see the surgeon. But Tomorrow is the last Learn class YIPPIE! 12 weeks of listing to someone else talk.
Janie
Congratulations on your weight lose!
There is the key keeping it off. Did a chart of how many diets I have been on in my life noticed I started at the age of 10, was surprised to see since about the age of 25 have been on one almost every two years up and down up and down. For me it is not the losing it is the keeping it off and not regaining. If you read my bio you will see it is well over a year.Mayo has a long process one goes through have not even seen the surgeon yet and the paper work has not been sent in yet maybe in Sept they will after I see the surgeon. But Tomorrow is the last Learn class YIPPIE! 12 weeks of listing to someone else talk.
Janie
Love yourself first then loving others will come easy.
Janie, welcome to OFF and know that you are accepted which ever road you decide to take. Whether you have surgery or not is a personal choice and we respect what ever you decide. We are all in the same boat and that is to make us have the most healthy and best life that we can have.
We offer a lot of support and love and caring here. We accept you for who you are and love you with unconditional love. We laugh, cry, listen and complain too. There is no question that is to stupid to ask and there is someone here that can answer it. So please feel free to ask what ever you want to.
Welcome aboard and please feel free to post often so we can get to know you and you can get to know us too.
We offer a lot of support and love and caring here. We accept you for who you are and love you with unconditional love. We laugh, cry, listen and complain too. There is no question that is to stupid to ask and there is someone here that can answer it. So please feel free to ask what ever you want to.
Welcome aboard and please feel free to post often so we can get to know you and you can get to know us too.
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Welcome Janie,
I had RNY almost 22 months ago at age 59, after 3 years of research. So many years had been spent dieting, losing then gaining it all back plus a few more. Health problems were mounting as fast as my weight - all 320 pounds and 5'2" of me.
Scared? You bet I was but more afraid of the consequesnces of remaining Super Morbidly Obese.
Pain after surgery was not bad at all. Much less than expectwed. recovery - I had some complications but they were annoying, not painful.
To deal with the malabsorption issue I follow the recommended supplementation as directed by my Dietician - with out fail!
After surgery my tastes changed dramatically. Some foods I used to love, are no longer appealing. There are some demon foods which I have not allowed in my house - gooey chocolate anything for example. No angel here.
We have to be diligent about making the necessary life changes. They have been a part of our lives for longer than a 20 year old - they struggle too - but the habits have been with us looooonger. We seem to take this seriously and do very well.
Take your husband to meetings so he can ask questions too. Ultimately only YOU can decide if you want to take this big step.
We will do our best to give you support, no matter what you decide works best.
Okay, I have rambled.
Annette
I had RNY almost 22 months ago at age 59, after 3 years of research. So many years had been spent dieting, losing then gaining it all back plus a few more. Health problems were mounting as fast as my weight - all 320 pounds and 5'2" of me.
Scared? You bet I was but more afraid of the consequesnces of remaining Super Morbidly Obese.
Pain after surgery was not bad at all. Much less than expectwed. recovery - I had some complications but they were annoying, not painful.
To deal with the malabsorption issue I follow the recommended supplementation as directed by my Dietician - with out fail!
After surgery my tastes changed dramatically. Some foods I used to love, are no longer appealing. There are some demon foods which I have not allowed in my house - gooey chocolate anything for example. No angel here.
We have to be diligent about making the necessary life changes. They have been a part of our lives for longer than a 20 year old - they struggle too - but the habits have been with us looooonger. We seem to take this seriously and do very well.
Take your husband to meetings so he can ask questions too. Ultimately only YOU can decide if you want to take this big step.
We will do our best to give you support, no matter what you decide works best.
Okay, I have rambled.
Annette
Annette 
Hi Annetta;
Thanks for being so open. I am glad I am not the only one that has taken a bit of time to research things out. I have read where taste buds change after surgery suppose in away that is good. You are right we have been in our situations longer then some of the younger ones. I think one of the things I will do is write out the pros and cons making sure I put my health issues on the list. One huge thing I have done for myself is started going to OA they have helped me notice when I eat if I am hungry or if it is a need. I sure had a light bulb moment. I have realized that one of my biggest fears is not having enough food. There were times in my younger life when I did not have food to eat so it is nice to see that is one of my fears. If I have surgery will I have enough food. Oddly as I am writing I just realized this is a big issue for me. I see I have some mental healing work to do in this area.
Janie
Thanks for being so open. I am glad I am not the only one that has taken a bit of time to research things out. I have read where taste buds change after surgery suppose in away that is good. You are right we have been in our situations longer then some of the younger ones. I think one of the things I will do is write out the pros and cons making sure I put my health issues on the list. One huge thing I have done for myself is started going to OA they have helped me notice when I eat if I am hungry or if it is a need. I sure had a light bulb moment. I have realized that one of my biggest fears is not having enough food. There were times in my younger life when I did not have food to eat so it is nice to see that is one of my fears. If I have surgery will I have enough food. Oddly as I am writing I just realized this is a big issue for me. I see I have some mental healing work to do in this area.
Janie
Love yourself first then loving others will come easy.
Hello Janie! Welcome. You are so wise to be doing your homework and making sure that you take steps that are comfortable for you. I also was on every diet known to man, but was still very afraid of WLS surgery -- but this surgery has made my life SO MUCH better.
I know you probably already know this, but there are a couple of prcedures that don't have a malabsorption element. If malabsorption is a fear/concern, you might want to be sure that you also look at the LapBand and the VSG.
I'm kind of a nit-wit when it comes to remembering to take meds and following dietary regimens, so I chose a restriction-only procedure that worked well for me. There are other VSG and LapBand people on the board that are also doing well. Then again, I have a dear friend who chose the RNY and she looks fabulous. Another friend had the DS and is doing well. One size definitely does NOT fit all.
Long story short - keep doing your research. Can't get much more prestigious and renowed than the Mayo Clinic can you? You are in good hands!
I know you probably already know this, but there are a couple of prcedures that don't have a malabsorption element. If malabsorption is a fear/concern, you might want to be sure that you also look at the LapBand and the VSG.
I'm kind of a nit-wit when it comes to remembering to take meds and following dietary regimens, so I chose a restriction-only procedure that worked well for me. There are other VSG and LapBand people on the board that are also doing well. Then again, I have a dear friend who chose the RNY and she looks fabulous. Another friend had the DS and is doing well. One size definitely does NOT fit all.
Long story short - keep doing your research. Can't get much more prestigious and renowed than the Mayo Clinic can you? You are in good hands!
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