Question:
thinking of haveing surgy next month,,my question is i am afraid of afterwards,,i don

i have lost weight on my own before,,i lost 100 pounds once,,my problem is ,i lose and gain,,so u think i should have surgy    — tinawolfe38 (posted on December 8, 2007)

December 8, 2007
Probably each and every one of us lost and gained lost and gained. Over a lifetime I probably lost more total than my top weight, but always gained it back:( Less than a few percent of MOs are able to keep the weight off 5 years unless they choose surgery. That means 98% are like you, and gain it back. Soon you can be a BIG LOOSER TOO:)
   — bob-haller

December 8, 2007
Hi Tina, it's normal to be apprehensive about this process; it's a huge decison that has a major impact on our life and lifestyle. Are you afraid because you think you won't be able to do it, or the possible complications, or gaining back the weight, etc? We've all been there! I don't think anyone but you can tell you whether or not you should have the surgery - only you know yourself well enough to decide. There's something I did early in the process to help me decide, and I've suggested it to others in my support group who may be unsure: wtrite down a pro and con list for the surgery, and see what comes out. Don't give it a lot of thought - just write whatever comes to mind. I'll bet you'll be surprised that your "pro" list will be much longer than the "con" list. Also, attend any support groups that are offered to you. I've learned a lot from these meetings, and also had the chance to interact with people who are just like me and understand what I feel like. This may also help you decide. Good luck, and pleasr send me an e-mail at [email protected] to let me know what you ultimately decide, or even if you just need to talk! That's what we're all here for!
   — obeseforever

December 8, 2007
You might want to check on what your insurance pre approval is. Even if you're self pay you have to go through a series of tests for RNY. Not sure about lapband, but for RNY you have to have an EKG, cardio test, sleep apnea, psych eval, nutrion eval etc etc...It can take up to 6 months or more depending on your insurance, or up to 3 months scheduling things back to back if your self pay.
   — crystalsno