Did you have 2nd thoughts?

I went to my consult on Monday and talked with the dietician.  She showed me different things I could drink on my 2 week pre and 2 week post.  We talked about how I have to try foods to know if they will agree with me or not.  We talked about a lot of other things too and I learned a lot of stuff. 

 

 

My thing is, do I really need to do this?  Yes I know that I can sit here fat forever or I can do something about it.  Which I plan on doing something about it.  They told me they want me to exercise for 30 mins a day and that’s a good physical heart pumping exercise.  So I started walking last night in my home and it was fun.  But, what if I lose weight while waiting for my surgery date, do they tell me I cant have the surgery because I have started to lose weight? 

 

 

Did you ever get to the point where you knew you wanted to have the surgery but then you watch these shows like Dr Phil or some other shows and they say how you should NOT have the surgery because you can lose the weight on your own.

 

 

I had weigh****chers that I did for 4 months, and I was going to use that for my supervised diet, but the place that I worked for when I was on WW didn’t give me my information for WW and so now I have to do the full 6 months.  I am thinking maybe If I can lose 30lbs before surgery then that will help me out.  But will it make me ineligible for the surgery?

 

 

Here's my take... Did I have second thoughts? Sure I did! I hated the idea of screwing with my natural plumbing. Now, I realize some people cannot lose the weight on their own due to physical or otherwise medical conditions and/or limitations. BUT, different methods work for different people, too. I haven't tried every single diet out there, but I have given quite a few a shot and I thought to myself...I should get busy living or get busy dying. If you can lose a good amount of weight on WW and you feel you could do it long-term, by all means...you should! Unless, of course, your weight is very dangerous for you right now and taking it off quickly is important. Will losing weight beforehand affect your eligibility? It didn't for me. I was asked to lose 10% of my  excess body weight (16 pounds) prior to the surgery because when weight comes off it initially comes off of your internal organs - shrinking the size of my liver was the goal as it is somewhat masks the area to be operated on. Also, your insurance company AND your surgeon's office probably have criteria for patients to meet - if you lost 30 pounds would you still meet their criteria? It's really a mind over matter thing. If you can overcome the mental obstacles that caused you to put weight on in the first place, doing it on your own might be better for you. If not or if you feel that is a large undertaking that could take who knows how long, get yourself healthier NOW and think more seriously about life after WLS. Nicole

Of course.  Till about 2 months post op - most days I would wake up and say 'what have i done to myself'.  But, now...3 months post op...45 pounds...I have my life back.  There is no way I would go back to the way I was before.  This is a HUGE decision...not to be taken lightly...and all these things your feeling are normal.  Keep researching, keep TRYING to lose it on your own.  And, if you come to the fact that this weight will NOT come off without the wls tool  -  then you'll know.  Best of luck.  Let me know if you need anything. 

ditto to all of the above. its something you really need to think through and decide on you own. i started seeing a great therapist too who helped me think things through. you are the only one who can make this decision....and thats probably the scariest part. im not even a week out yet and sometimes is get a teeny tiny thought about what ive done, but then it passes quickly because i know how much ive thought this through. its such a huse and scary decision, especially when you are young and have a long time to go.  keep thinking things through and hopefully like me, you will just know. it was weird, i just knew that this was what i was supposed to do. good luck to you and let me know of you need to ralk more Jen