Question:
One more question...
I am in the final stages of all my doc appointments before my revision surgery (LAP Band to RNY) I have never had any co-morbidities- just overweight. When I had the Lap Band I was 5'3" 250lbs. I am having a revision due to a malfunction of the band..now at 280lbs. I am only 23 years old. Is it wrong for me to want this so badly just to simply take the weight off since there is really nothing else "wrong" with me? — jtaormina (posted on February 17, 2009)
February 17, 2009
Getting weight off is not a simple thing. This is a life saving measure.
You may not have other problems at this time. Yet you know if the weight
does not come off the other problems will follow. Never feel guilty for
saving your own life. It is what you need or your doctor would not be
willing to do it.
— trible
February 17, 2009
DREAM BIG, DREAM HIGH! I did not have any co-morbidities and I had
Fobi-Pouch at age 30. My hearts desire was to be thin and HEALTHY, I knew
the risks in the future if I remained obese. I knew that life would happen
right before my eyes and my weight was holding me back from living it!
Your personal reasons don't need to be justified, they are just that,
YOURS. Good luck and the best to you and your WLS journey. There is
nothing "wrong" with you!
— bariatricdivalatina
February 17, 2009
Sweetie at 23 years old...You have so much living to do...and in the long
run whether you realize it or not, you will be adding years of health to
your life! There is NOTHING wrong with you for wanting to be thin...but do
take it serious and stay healthy as well! At 280 lbs, you are a ticking
time bomb with only youth to save you right now and maybe 10 more pounds to
spare before all heck breaks loose! So don't kid yourself...You are going
to be MUCH healthier both mentally and physically! Take your revision
seriously and follow the rules as close as you can...forever... and you
will be happy and stay thin AND HEALTHY!! Big hugs and much luck!
— .Anita R.
February 17, 2009
I had nothing wrong with me on paper as well, however with a BMI of 46+ I
was a ticking time bomb. Plus my family history shows me I was headed for a
lot of adult on-set this and that. I wanted to be healthy and not walk down
the same path as the rest of my family - so I did it to "lose
weight". There is nothing wrong with wanting to be healthy! Good luck
with your RNY -best thing I ever did.
before surgey
5'8" - 286lbs, size 26/28.
after surgery:
5'8" - 150lbs, size 4.
— jammerz
February 17, 2009
"wrong" with you?? Absolutely NOT!! You are being proactive in
your decision to have the revision. You are adding years to your life,
your health will improve, and so will your self image and cofidence.
Congrates!
— maggiesmiles
February 17, 2009
Julie,
Just something to think about...I am 5"3" and I weigh 289lbs so
we are close in size. I however am 48. BIG difference. I now have high
blood pressure,high cholesterol and sleep apnea. My legs, back, and feet
hurt. I take 5 different meds. It is hard to do the simple things anymore.
Remember we are carrying around an extra person. But because you are so
much younger you may not feel it now. But unfortunately if you stay this
way or God forbid gain more as you get older (which is what happened me, I
weighed 130 at your age) you will feel it. Just remember use it as a tool
and enjoy the rest of your long life. This is like preventative medicine
for you. Hugs....Donna
— gonnabethinfinally
February 17, 2009
There is ABSOLUTELY NOTHING WRONG with fixing a problem BEFORE it gets
worse. You are smart for wanting to do this NOW. Good luck! Hugh
— hubarlow
February 17, 2009
I will jump on this band wagon with everyone else here; and they are all
correct; preventative medicine and probably life saving measures taken at
23 are very valuable as you get older. As we age we generally slow down
with things. But do this now and take your revision seriously and you will
be on your way to a wonderful new you. At 54, I'm still glad I did it.
Good Luck and God Bless,
vinnigirl
— vinnigirl
February 17, 2009
Oh Julie - no way is there something "wrong" with you! You are,
if anything, being preventative. You have sooo much life to live - getting
the weight off now before there are bigger problems is smart. I wish you
the best!
— JaimeK
February 18, 2009
Julie,
Do not feel bad about wanting the weight off. If you do not have any
co-morbities now you will have if you do not get the weight off soon. You
need to go into this surgery with a positive attitude and a song of joy in
your heart. This is the best solution for you and your overall future
health.
You go girl,
Mary
— allbright1
February 18, 2009
Obesity will kill you. You are doing the right thing. I wish I had done it
when I was much younger. Good luck.
— maria09elena
February 18, 2009
no, it's not wrong for you to want this revision so badly, sounds like
after what u've gone through w/ the lapband.... u deserve to be excited for
ur revision... best wishes to you
— Melissa C.
February 18, 2009
If I had a nickel for everyone that told me not to have the surgery, just
to diet and exercise (which I had for 17 years and failed to lost it all or
keep it off for the full 17 years.) Now that I've had the surgery, and
despite my imperfections, I feel great, have lost 50 lbs so far (after 10
weeks) and no longer suffer from being voraciously hungry all the time.
I'm not suffering anymore, and my health has improved so much. I lost more
weight than this before but did not lose the hypertension, or feel so good.
Other people are not in your shoes and do not necessisarily understand.
My critics still do not understand that I am not suffering anymore. I'm so
glad I had this surgery!
— lorannw
February 18, 2009
I waited until I was 37! Don't wait! :-D
— MAG
February 19, 2009
My one and ONLY regret about this entire process is that I didn't have my
surgery until I was 43 years old. And having WLS is NOT like having a boob
job -- it's not elective, or cosmetic, or because we're vain. In most
cases, it's to save our lives. I didn't have very many co-morbidities when
I was 23, either, but I sure as heck did by the time I was 43. As someone
else posted, obesity WILL kill you, and the sooner you get the weight off
the better off you'll be. You're not wrong at all.
— Cheryl Denomy
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