Weight Loss Survey Responses

The following are Mary F.'s responses to the Weight Loss Survey:

Describe your behavioral and emotional battle with weight control before learning about bariatric surgery.

When I reached the stage of surgury, I had been through and tried almost everything. I saw this as my last chance. I have been heavy all of my life, I do not remember being small. When I was upset I ate. When upset I was fat I ate. The cycle conrtinuesd on until Jan 31,00 when I had the surgury and began the use of this wonderful tool.

What was (is) the worst thing about being overweight?

Everything

How did you first find out about bariatric surgery and what were your initial impressions of it?

The Carnie Wilson surgury. I started looking into it then and talked to my PC doctor who was very supportive of the idea.

What was your first visit with your surgeon like? How can people get the most out of this meeting?

Great first meeting. Ask plenty of questions!

What made you finally decide to have the surgery?

Believed I had nothing to loose but weight.

How did you decide which procedure to have?

Dr Callery does one type.