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terryjones_57
on 12/15/12 9:26 am

My daughter is not pleased with my plan to have GBS. I haven't told anyone else except my husband and he is okay with it. My BMI is 35 and I have high blood pressure and feet problems from carrying too much weight. Menopause has helped to add 70 extra pounds which I can't get rid of. Is the surgery worth it?

Mandy R.
on 12/15/12 9:34 am - Callahan, FL

RNY on 11/07/11

Surgery has changed my life but is certainly not without risks. Research, research, research, only you can make the final decision :)

Mandy

HW-298 SW-251 Loss/Month post RNY(1)-23.5,(2)-23.3,(3)-9.9,(4)-10.6,(5)-8.9,(6)-7.7,(7)-4.2,(8)-7.5,(9)-1.7,(10)-10.8*first goal reached*,(11)-6,(12)-1.3,(13)-0.3,(14)+2.9-*changed scales that weigh 2lbs heavier*,(15)-0.3(16)-4.7(17),+5.8(18)-1.5,(19)+4.4,(20)-+4,(21)-1.2,(22)+3.5,(23)

MajorMom
on 12/15/12 9:38 am - VA

DS on 08/09/07

Worth it. Take advantage of your honeymoon period, get the weight off and then maintenance follows. You can do this.

--gina

5'1" -- HW 195/SW 187/GW 115 July 08/CW 121 Dec 2012
******GOAL*******
Starting BMI between 35 and 40ish?
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DS on Aug 9, 2007 with Dr. Hazem Elariny

southernlady5464
on 12/15/12 9:49 am

DS on 01/24/11

Have it...

As far as your daughter is concerned...tell her you understand her concern but this is something you and your doctor decided you needed to do to be healthy.

Liz

(deactivated member)
on 12/15/12 2:46 pm

RNY on 08/31/12

I had many foot problems (neuropathies, surgeries, stress fractures that wouldn't completely heal) and when the foot doctor said to my complaints of gaining more and more weight, "Once the feet go, the rest goes. It's difficult to get ahead of it and if you don't, it'll get you in the end." Although I also have a back problem, the foot issues really slowed me down. It took 3 months after surgery but my feet appear to be completely healed. I can walk easily for 20-30 minutes without the slightest issue. I can go up and down stairs normally whereas I was doing it by one step at a time. Yes, the surgery is worth it!

Price S.
on 12/15/12 8:41 pm - Mills River, NC

RNY on 09/09/10

Personally, I had higher BMI and more co-morbidities and it was absolutely worth it. But I think back to my mother who had arthritus and that stopped her from moving around. Because she couldn't move much, everything else stopped working the way it should have and she ended up dying. Feet are very important because they keep us mobile. If surgery and getting the weight off will make your feet better, go for it. If you can get approved, and you think it is the right thing and are committed to a new lifestyle, go for it.

66 yrs young, 4'11" hw 220, goal 120 met at 12 months, cw 129 learning Maintainance

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terryjones_57
on 12/16/12 12:46 am

Thanks everyone...your comments really help! I have Plantars Fasciitis which isn't really helped with surgery. The doctor gave me a wrap and inserts for my shoes. Christmas shopping with my husband is going to be a chore today with my painful feet! I usually love Christmas shopping!

6penningtons
on 12/18/12 4:01 am - MO

DS on 12/12/12

I had the DS last week, with a BMI of 35. I knew that I would just face criticism from friends/family so I didn't tell them. Basically this is my decision, about my health, and I chose to do it FOR myself, BY myself. Do the research, decide what is best for you, and then pray for peace!

Age: 34; Ht: 5'2; High Wt: 190; Goal Wt: 120; DS by Dr. Lopez 12/12/12

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