Bariatric Surgery Support
anl90
Posts: 928 Member
Hi everyone,
My husband and I are currently in the process of trying to get weight loss surgery, and to be quite honest I am a bit scared. If anyone has any suggestions/tips/kind words, I would really appreciate it. I feel like a failure going this route, but I simply cannot do it on my own anymore.
My husband and I are currently in the process of trying to get weight loss surgery, and to be quite honest I am a bit scared. If anyone has any suggestions/tips/kind words, I would really appreciate it. I feel like a failure going this route, but I simply cannot do it on my own anymore.
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I’m in the process also, probably having RNY at the end of the year. I think if I don’t do it I will 100% remain morbidly obese with health problems. Having surgery will give me a crack at losing my excess weight and the potential to be an energetic and healthy young woman again.2
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Do not beat yourself up! Surgery is a tool like any other, but it can be a vital one if your health is standing in the way of normal activities. Make sure you find a clinic with a strong in-person support network (counseling, dietitian etc.) because those will be just as important as the procedure itself.0
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I was one of those that always thought bypass was the easy way out ... had my surgery on 4/12/18 and I can tell you that IS NOT the case!!!! I use a starting weight in March which was my first appt with my surgeon and so I’m right at 7 1/2 months and I’m down 122 lbs!!!! Just remember it’s not just a surgery that causes the weight loss it’s a whole lifestyle change including lots on exercise, but SO worth it in the end!!!! Go for it! You won’t regret it (well some days you may, but just keep going).1
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Nothing easy about it! I was considered for surgery, when I decided to give the natural route a try again. I lost 200lbs. If I fail to maintain long term, I will have it done! I mean, what's easy about a surgeon to cut you open, remove part of your stomach and reroute your digestive tract? Then add on top the medical issues that can happen with the surgery. Hernias, blockages, infections, dumping syndrome, mineral and vitamin deficiency. Nothing easy about that! I might suggest giving natural one last try and then if you fail, get the surgery.2
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I had sleeve surgery 18 months ago and it was the best decision I’ve ever made in my life.
I’ve lost 70 kg, I’m so much happier and much healthier.
I don’t regret it for a moment.1
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