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There is inevitably someone in everyone's life who won't support this decision. This is why I don't advocate telling people. Its is really necessary to tell anyone who doesn't live under your roof, and who may be affected by your recovery time? I don't think it's anyone's business. Lean on your therapist, husband, best friend if they are supportive for the emotional stuff. And your surgeon for the medical questions. I see too many people who get discouraged by other people who think this is the "easy way out". This surgery is life changing, but for the better. I sincerely hope that you move forward, and your fears are eliminated.

Hi, I’m considering having surgery for weight loss but I’m not sure it is the best option given I have binge eating disorder. Does anyone have experience with this and can provide some advise? Thanks!

Had my RNY- Bypass this morning at 10am. So far liquids are all doing down great and no issues with walking. I am however super tired and I have to be woken up every 4 min to sip my water. Gas pain is nonexistent as of right now but slight pressure in my belly but other than that no pain. I’m feeling pretty good about it all. :)

Thanks, Matt! I thought I was losing slowly, but I'm way ahead on their curve! Yeah, me!

Bear in mind that Britain is completely different to the rest of Europe 😊 I recommend you find a shop called Holland and Barrett, they’re everywhere over here and do a great selection of protein bars and powders, as well as low carb meals and snacks. There’s at least one in pretty much every city so shouldn’t be hard to find one!

You're brave. I could feel the pain in your words, but I could also feel a renewed sense of hope for better things to come. LIFE has kicked you around long enough. Now it's your turn to kick LIFE in the nuts!! Continue to vent. It helps you to get rid of a lot of the toxic "shame" that has been holding you back.

That’s amazing! All of you have lost a lot. I guess the important part is that the number on the scale keeps going down, not how fast it takes. Fingers crossed!!

Our fluid requirements are such a struggle. I know I'm not even coming close to my 64oz. That being said, getting stressed about it makes me tense up even more. I've decided to give myself and my body a break. I'll do the best I can and my body will just have to live with that. Besides, it's not a forever thing.

I am having an unhappy mind blip. My PCP, as he was leaving exam room, it was Tomkitten's appointment, not mine. He looked over his shoulder at me and said You Will Be The Oldest Person I. Have Ever Known Seeking WLS At 72 and shook his head in a negative manner. Now it is getting close to my surgery time and maybe I'm over-sensative, but I felt he was telling me I am a silly foolish old woman for doing this. Odd isn't it that I thought to this point he was totally supportive in this endeavor? Maybe he thought this was a whim I would soon discard? No Never Mind, I am still going to have it, I have spent too much time and suffered too much grief on its behaft to stop suddenly now. As my mantra goes Right Time Right Surgery For The Right Results Done by the Right Person At the Right Location For the Right Reason For the Right Person- ME! And H***,High Water and a PCP with faulty logic and support will not impede ME now! Onward Onward toward the Conclusion I Go!😷& 😛🏣

I do hope things straighten out soon.