Weight Loss Survey Responses

The following are Maria M.'s responses to the Weight Loss Survey:

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

I start a weight lost program when i have my first baby on 1988 i lost and then i gaing back double. I am very concern about my weight Cos my family has history of diabetys if i continue gain my chance is 75% to 25% to get it. In 1999 I star geting big and big When i start my new job whith my husban has a truck driver and i end up on 370 lbs i star geting crazy i no want to go out with my husban i can play with my kids i stop working beacuse i can't climb into the truck, But my husban star searhing the internet for a help and he found it. THANK TO HIM i star get my life back.

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

Be decriminated for the sociaty.

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

My Husban search the internet found the gastric baypass but the doctor tell me another type of surgery (LGB) Laparoscopic Gastric Banding and an i told the doctor the i going for that one LGB.

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

Very good. Make all the question nesesary and get all the answers before you go.

What made you finally decide to have the surgery?

I give up, I try everything but no result.

How did you decide which procedure to have?

I pick the (LGB) laparascopic gastric banding beacuse you no have the stomag split in two.

What fears did you have about having complications or even dying from from the surgery, and what would you tell other people having the same fears now?

I wasn't having any fear. If this is what you need think positive.

How did your family and friends react to your decision? Would you have communicated anything differently if you could now? How supportive were they after your surgery?

My family always be suported.