Gastric sleeve

lizellemac
lizellemac Posts: 1 Member
edited November 24 in Health and Weight Loss
Anyone who is self-righteous or condescending about bariatric surgery, really upsets me. At 58 and after a lifetime of being overweight, I finally had surgery in April. I have lost 33kg so far and have about 22kg to go. I have never felt better and my only regret is thst I waited so long (for financial reasons). The surgery does not result in the loss - I am working ery hard st a lifestyle change with healthy interesting and tasty meals and tracking everything I put in my mouth. All the surgery does, is make it easier not to overeat. There is also no nutritional deficiency because the stomach is still there, just smaller.
I encourage anyone who is financially able and sick of being fat and unhealthy to go this route - although I am only just over halfway, I habe never felt better!

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  • garber6th
    garber6th Posts: 1,890 Member
    I had gastric sleeve surgery almost two years ago, I have lost over 200 lbs and I feel great and I am super healthy now. I have adopted lifestyle changes that help my success. It is absolutely the best decision I have made for myself, however, I would not say that it's for everyone. I have seen people fail because they simply didn't do what they were supposed to do, and make the changes they needed to make. They also did not realize that the surgery is a tool, not a crutch. It is not an easy fix, there is work involved. If you are committed to doing things the right way, then it's a great option, but I encourage people who are considering surgery to put a great deal of thought into it before making such a serious decision. It comes down to this - not every weight loss method or option is right for everyone. Choose carefully and appropriately.
  • wingtik
    wingtik Posts: 4 Member

    Congrats on your success ladies. I'm also looking for support and encouragement with the sleeve surgery. Hoping to have it December, 2015. Not getting much support from my friend or husband they think I can do it without altering my organs. I've tried my whole life.. I'm committed to wanting this and willing to do the hard work for it to succeed. Love to hear the pros and cons from your experience!
  • daniwilford
    daniwilford Posts: 1,030 Member
    It must be very frustrating to try and fail. I have no problem losing when I put my mind to it, my problem has always been to keep it off and not yo-yo even higher. I think with my difficulties, surgery would not be a good option, since it requires you to stick to the healthy habits. I think for many it is a great tool to get the weight off. What I dislike is when someone calls it the easy way out, to me it seems harder and is only a solution someone should consider as a last resort. @garber6th has it also been helpful in maintaining or are we all on an even playing field when it comes to that type of hard?
  • _flawedperfectly_
    _flawedperfectly_ Posts: 34 Member
    And the purpose of this post is.........
  • MorganMoreaux
    MorganMoreaux Posts: 691 Member
    Kudos ladies - congrats on your weight loss!
  • sinbad714
    sinbad714 Posts: 28 Member
    Kudos ladies if that is what it takes.
  • PaulaWallaDingDong
    PaulaWallaDingDong Posts: 4,647 Member
    _flawedperfectly_ wrote: »
    And the purpose of this post is.........

    I assume it has to do with personal experience. People who lose weight by surgery are treated differently from those who do it without, as though it's a short cut. If you've ever known anyone who has had a wls, you know that it's not easier by any stretch.
  • PinkPixiexox
    PinkPixiexox Posts: 4,142 Member
    It was great to read your post and I'm glad you're feeling better in yourself :]

    People tend to wrongly see weight loss surgery as an 'easy way out'. I've even known some people to refer to it as 'cheating' - these people couldn't be more incorrect. People assume that you have the surgery and that's that but you have to work, work, work to change your lifestyle. Well done and keep it up.
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