GASTRIC BYPASS

Breckgirl

The Slim band is bad to get. By getting the band it is known the Rub and create Holes which are really bad, Happened to a friend of mine.

I got the Vertical Sleeve.

THAT ONE SEEMS THE MOST LOGICAL TO ME.

rmsrws

Ok....I am just going to be blunt about it.......I was afraid I wouldn't be able to wipe my own a**! Then what???? I didnt want to live the rest of my life wondering whats next. What new medication will I have to be on because I was morbidly obese, and it was affecting my health severley!!! Who would help me dress? Bathe? Would I reach the point of not being even able to get out of bed?....Where to buy clothes at?....There are places I wont to go and see. I want to feel good about who i am, and not feel ashamed because I was FAT! Being FAT is no joking matter, it is a serious issue. People can be so cruel, and just don't understnd unless they have been there! There are risks with Gastric By Pass, but there are with anything else. People that have died during surgery, usually is due to other health complications, not the procedure itself. I had to have a stress test, echocardiogram, upper endoscopy, EKG, numerous blood tests, to make sure my body was strong enough to handle the surgery! It is a way of life for me now, I was just telling my mom how tired I was of working out every day, I said to her do you realize I have to do this for the rest of my life! She said yes, but it is worth it! I responded "Thats what I am told" Just remember the surgery is just a tool to aid you, the rest is up too you! And I repeat it is not easy! You need support! Sadly I get more support from MFP than I do my husband! But I have learned to deal with it, because I had no choice. I am not going to let him sabatoge all my hard work because he refuses to live a healthy life style!!!

Breckgirl

Ok....I am just going to be blunt about it.......I was afraid I wouldn't be able to wipe my own a**! Then what???? I didnt want to live the rest of my life wondering whats next. What new medication will I have to be on because I was morbidly obese, and it was affecting my health severley!!! Who would help me dress? Bathe? Would I reach the point of not being even able to get out of bed?....Where to buy clothes at?....There are places I wont to go and see. I want to feel good about who i am, and not feel ashamed because I was FAT! Being FAT is no joking matter, it is a serious issue. People can be so cruel, and just don't understnd unless they have been there! There are risks with Gastric By Pass, but there are with anything else. People that have died during surgery, usually is due to other health complications, not the procedure itself. I had to have a stress test, echocardiogram, upper endoscopy, EKG, numerous blood tests, to make sure my body was strong enough to handle the surgery! It is a way of life for me now, I was just telling my mom how tired I was of working out every day, I said to her do you realize I have to do this for the rest of my life! She said yes, but it is worth it! I responded "Thats what I am told" Just remember the surgery is just a tool to aid you, the rest is up too you! And I repeat it is not easy! You need support! Sadly I get more support from MFP than I do my husband! But I have learned to deal with it, because I had no choice. I am not going to let him sabatoge all my hard work because he refuses to live a healthy life style!!!

THANK YOU FOR BEING BLUNT! Some people don't think about the day to day issues that go along with being very over weight. I think if more people did, they might be more accepting of what obese people will do to lose the weight. As for a good support system, I live alone and all of my family is far enough away that we don't see each other that often. So, while I don't have a big support team, I also don't have anyone to sabotage me either. I have a few good friends and a lot of wonderful co-workers as my support team. Hopefully that will be enough.


I think that your husband sounds a little jealous of your weight loss. Or maybe he's afraid that you'll lose interest in him or become more aluring to other men and leave him. Who knows what makes people do and say what they do.

Jvaldelamar81

I had the surgery Dec. 2010 (RnY). I gained my weight from PCOD. I had been on a strict diet from 2003 until the surgery and gained weight because of hormone issues. I won't tell you that the surgery is easy because its the biggest emotional rollercoaster you will EVER go on. I had complications at first. Was supposed to be released from the hospital after one day and was kept for 5 because of getting pneumonia (risk with any surgery). I came home and developed an infection in one of my incisions about 2 weeks out. I was in pain. I was hungry. I wouldn't change a thing though.

I found a WONDERFUL surgeon (through personal referrals b/c I am a nurse). He helped me understand all of the risks vs. the risks of dieing of complications of being obese. I underwent a 7 month dietician counsel as well as a psychiatric evaluation to determine if I was going to be capable to handle the changes of losing weight rapidly.

I started out at 281 lbs. I am now under 200 and counting. It has only been 6 months. Even though I went through a lot at the beginning, I would totally do it again. Today's medical procedures are so advanced, my surgery was performed by robot. The surgeon didn't even have to physically touch me. There was little scaring ( I have 6 tiny incisions). Do not listen to all of the bad. Do your research and find an amazing surgeon with a track record. Attend support meetings to find others in your situation. Good luck to you! It is a hard and long ride..but DANG I look great in a bathing suit. It doesn't hurt that I no longer have HBP and pre diabetes either ;0)

Jaci