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My husband declared he would never move from our house, so I said I want an backyard pool. Score! I can't swim in public pools anymore now that I know how to test my own water. Shiver. Ha! Everyone should have a backyard pool. ETA: just figuring out that I sound like an ass....

LMFAO! lololololol.....more true than you realize. When we got home, we.... Ahem. LOL:)

Thank you. Yes, even though I’m going to a psych recommended by the surgeon, I know I will need to partner closely with my psych. I’ve asked each surgeon I’ve met with about the risks for BP patients and med absorption. The only one who took it at all seriously recommended the sleeve and said I would probably need to decrease dosages after losing weight. That said the literature I’ve seen suggests greater risks than that. I’d honestly rather be obese than have a relapse. It isn’t something I play with. I’m meeting with my private psych in a couple of weeks to discuss this in particular. She has seen me through some rough patches so I trust her. I just don’t think she understands obesity and weight loss terribly well. She seems to think diet, exercise and appetite suppressants will do the trick. Perhaps for some, but not for me. I track calories religiously, and I can only lose at 900-1000 and I gain at 1300. Appetite isn’t my issue. Anyway- could you tell me more about the challenges that you faced Post-surgery? thanks again.

Usually there is someone in the program working with the surgeon who does the evaluation.

I can't speak to pregnancy after WLS, but I second the suggestion to get your progesterone level checked. In order to maintain a pregnancy through the first trimester I had to use progesterone suppositories because my body didn't produce enough. Sent from my SM-G920W8 using BariatricPal mobile app

The thing that really stuck with me is when my surgeon commented that what's different with WLS is the metabolic change your body goes through. It's a physical change whereas all those things I've tried in the past were not. That is what made me decide to go for it.

Can you screw up weight loss surgery with a lack of follow through? Yes. Sadly, it can all be in vain if your habits regress. That said... it's your very best shot at success. We all face this dilemma. It's scary...and there are no guarantees. But it's your best shot. And you're worth it....to try.

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I walked out of the hospital minus four diabetes medications. My blood sugar levels and A1c are going down. As for the other lovely diabetes stuff, I didn't have any so I can't comment.

Viky88 I'm not thru with,surgery just wanted to offer friendship. I'm waiting on an early-mid March surgery but will also,be a RnY. I've been on Bariatric Pal a couple months , have,learned a lot from veterans,and done a lot of research myself. I,have a BMI of 45, am 5ft8in tall, 72 years old and goal weight at this time 175 or size 16,,if I end,up smaller, Halleujah! It will,be a struggle but,oh so worth it. I'm in it to win it, care to join me? Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app