WHY ???
I have not had surgery yet but will have it next month if all goes as planned. I know what you are saying when you look at everything that COULD happen after surgery but at the same time you need to relly look deep into the quality of your life and how it is now. I know for me being 335 lbs and only 24 years old there is nothing better for me than surgery and I am going into it with an open heart and praying that nothing bad comes from it although I do know that I will have difficult moments just as I do now being as overweight as I am so I know for me atleast that the good out weigh the bad for me and having this surgery. I was a bit iffy on getting RNY because I was leaning more towards the sleeve but after meeting with the surgeon he straight up said that he believes RNY is better for me therefore thats what ill be having...
Really GREAT answers !! Thanks everyone--it's good to focus in on the positives once in a while I know many people probably sail right through this procedure with little or no problems and hopefully it will be that way with me and anyone else who hasn't had surgery yet ( from my mouth to Gods ear). I'll bookmark this so when my "doubting self" takes over I can come back and read all of your terrific replies. Once again THANKS.
Well.... among the things you list, some if it will be your situation no matter what way you lose weight.... loose skin, depression, pain, even RH has been linked to extreme weight loss MORE than to weight loss via a specific mechanism. My Endocrinologist says that the RH is symptomatic of having lived 30 years as morbidly obese. my pancreas adjusted to the work load of obesity, and isn't readjusting to the work load of a thin person.
Hair loss can/will come from any surgical weight loss procedure (or any surgery, for that matter). Adhesions are also related to any abdominal surgery.
There are a lot of things that are beneficial about this surgery, but it's really not something to take lightly.
Overall, I'd say that the BEST part of it for me is happy feet that don't mind if I'm on them every day, and a slender body that can squeeze between the miniscule spaces between my students' desks since our 30-student classrooms are now being asked to hold 50 students!
Hair loss can/will come from any surgical weight loss procedure (or any surgery, for that matter). Adhesions are also related to any abdominal surgery.
There are a lot of things that are beneficial about this surgery, but it's really not something to take lightly.
Overall, I'd say that the BEST part of it for me is happy feet that don't mind if I'm on them every day, and a slender body that can squeeze between the miniscule spaces between my students' desks since our 30-student classrooms are now being asked to hold 50 students!
~Lady Lithia~ 200 lbs lost!
March 9, 2011 - Coccygectomy!
I chased my dreams, and my dreams, they caught me!
I am due to have my surgery I hoping the end of next month, I have been thinking about this for about 4 years, I have went to meetings, and I have also backed out of meeting with the doctors. Over the last couple of years I have had to be put on diabetic meds and just 2 months ago blood pressure meds, I thought enough is enough I want to live life without all the extra weight and I want to feel better for not only myself but my family needs me around a long time.
I am looking forward to moving ahead and I have found that this site has been a great help in just the short time that I have joined.
I am looking forward to moving ahead and I have found that this site has been a great help in just the short time that I have joined.
Geez...misthreaded twice. Let's try #3.
As a newbie to these boards myself, I have to tell you - I wish I hadn't read as much as I did before I went under.
There were days where I sat huddled on my couch, re-reading some of the more horrifying trauma stories, and wondered why the HELL I'd even considered this. I really wish I had backed off and done less digging into the negative commentary, because while it did help keep me informed and answer questions, it messed with my head a bit.
It's super easy to get scared by all the worst things you see without remembering that ALLLLL the people out there who've had this procedure (and there have been millions), succeeded, and are loving life...well, they probably don't post on support forums as often, so you don't hear that side as much.
The vitamin thing truly isn't as overwhelming as it sounds. I take:
Multivitamin, Vitain D3, and Calcium in the morning.
Iron and Pepcid at lunch
Zinc, B12, and Calcium at dinner
Pepcid, Multivitamin, and Calcium for bedtime.
I keep them in an organizer on my kitchen counter, so I see them every time I make a snack, and it's not been a problem to keep track.
Hair loss is not specific to bypass surgery. Hair loss is a side affect of ANY major surgery or biological change. I lost a TON of hair after each of my cesareans. It might happen, it might not. If it does, it will grow back.
Depression is one of those things where, if you're prone to it or suffering from it before surgery, the surgery won't change that. It's my opinion that ANYONE undergoing this process should probably see a counselor, to help with the adjustment period. Hell, I think most people should see a counselor anyway. Everyone could use a friendly, unbiased ear.
Ultimately, you can't decide whether or not to have this done because of fear. You have to decide whether this is for you based on the clinical facts and whether your life has the possibility to improve without it. It's certainly not for everyone. But nobody can tell if it's for you.
As a newbie to these boards myself, I have to tell you - I wish I hadn't read as much as I did before I went under.
There were days where I sat huddled on my couch, re-reading some of the more horrifying trauma stories, and wondered why the HELL I'd even considered this. I really wish I had backed off and done less digging into the negative commentary, because while it did help keep me informed and answer questions, it messed with my head a bit.
It's super easy to get scared by all the worst things you see without remembering that ALLLLL the people out there who've had this procedure (and there have been millions), succeeded, and are loving life...well, they probably don't post on support forums as often, so you don't hear that side as much.
The vitamin thing truly isn't as overwhelming as it sounds. I take:
Multivitamin, Vitain D3, and Calcium in the morning.
Iron and Pepcid at lunch
Zinc, B12, and Calcium at dinner
Pepcid, Multivitamin, and Calcium for bedtime.
I keep them in an organizer on my kitchen counter, so I see them every time I make a snack, and it's not been a problem to keep track.
Hair loss is not specific to bypass surgery. Hair loss is a side affect of ANY major surgery or biological change. I lost a TON of hair after each of my cesareans. It might happen, it might not. If it does, it will grow back.
Depression is one of those things where, if you're prone to it or suffering from it before surgery, the surgery won't change that. It's my opinion that ANYONE undergoing this process should probably see a counselor, to help with the adjustment period. Hell, I think most people should see a counselor anyway. Everyone could use a friendly, unbiased ear.
Ultimately, you can't decide whether or not to have this done because of fear. You have to decide whether this is for you based on the clinical facts and whether your life has the possibility to improve without it. It's certainly not for everyone. But nobody can tell if it's for you.
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Highest weight: 269. Surgery weight: 233. Goal weight: 144, and then we'll see..
Check out my video blog! www.youtube.com/user/HappilyShrinking/videos
Highest weight: 269. Surgery weight: 233. Goal weight: 144, and then we'll see..
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