I started the process for surgery 18 months ago, on my own kept losing weight.  surgeon who I was seeing said "dont lose any more"  this and other things on how I was treated in office, just got the feeling this was the wrong time with wrong dr.  Now that I have gained most of what I lost I am ready to do this.  I will travel as far as I need to go to have a surgeon who has lots and lots of experience and has been recommended by others - you folks on this board.  Please any info on your experience with drs - good and bad would be much appreciated. 

Thanks!
Sue

Congratulations!!!

Hey Linda.  How far?  Is it a 5k?  Talk along with you or Take along with you?  I might be interested.....

tk

This has been one of the best years of living!!!! I don't post much, but I am lurking almost everyday and want to thank everyone who does post.
Every comment gives me reason to reflect on what has happened and what the future holds.  I am no longer taking BP meds, no longer have severe knee and ankle pain. Still have longings for forbidden food, but have been able to semi-control the shoveling! My next goal is to get some strength training in my free time.  I love my band!

Tricia,

I pulled up the OR board because I am going to be doing some business travel In Eugene next month (I live In Houston) and came across your post. I am so sorry you are having such a difficult time, my heart really goes out to you. You are not a failure, the surgery failed you not the other way around. I could go on and on about this but it won't do you any good. Are you getting any counseling?  Have you posted on any other boards on OH? The complication forum? I have been on there myself. You are not alone, your life is worth living, you just need to lean how to again. You are in  thoughts and prayers...... Katrina