Surgery Orientation and a change of heart

Mar 21, 2011

Tonight my husband and I went to the surgery orientation at the hospital.  During this orientation,  the surgeon came in,  discussed all 3 surgeries in detail - posted all of the stats for each surgery, and explained pre op and post op for each.

Going into the orientation I was sold on VSG.  After listening to the surgeon,  asking questions, and hearing all of the pros and cons with each surgery,  my husband and I looked at each other and said  "Bypass" at the same time. Mainly because RNY is the "Gold standard" for bariatric surgeries - and the long term data as far as weight loss and maintaining the weight loss is quantifiable.  For me, and as much weight as I need to lose,  the malabsorption and restriction of the bypass I feel is the way to go.  I feel that all three are valid surgeries,  but each person has to really take a look at their own life and determine which tool will help them in the long run.   

I am more than pleased with the doctor,  his entire staff and thrilled with the hospital which is a Center of Excellence hospital for bariatric.  Not to mention that while I am healing in the hospital,  I will be able to look out on the Pacific Ocean and Torrey Pines Golf Course.  ;-)

I think I will finally be able to sleep after this decision.  My mind has been racing for weeks now, and I have become quite the insomniac.  Hopefully the peace that this decision has given me will enable me to finally get a good nights sleep.

I look forward to this journey and am ready to dive in and give it all I have.   I am ready to be proactive with my life and health and make this much needed change in my life.  To ensure a longer life. 

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