RosieSweetie

I am 50. I have been really fighting this weight battle my whole life (except when I was born- I was premature- the only time I was ever underweight!). I looked into bariatric surgery starting about 15 years ago, after I was getting chest pains and the cardiologist told me I was 50% overweight and he recommended the RNY. I was shocked, because even though I knew I was fat, I was in denial and did not think it was "that bad". Anyway, I did not want every thing rerouted, so even though I went to many seminars, I did not have the heart to go through with RNY surgery. But I still kept trying to diet. I would lose weight, then regain it back plus 10 or 20 lbs more. Then lap band came out, and I have alot of sensitivities to chemical and metals ( I had to get a copper iud removed because it made me sick), so I was afraid of foreign materials in my body. So I kept trying to diet- I was always hungry, then I'd lose weight, and regain more. The cycle continued until I got up to 308 lbs and I felt totally frustrated. Then a co-worker got sleeved and I saw what a big difference it was for him. I researched and researched, and went to more seminars. Bottom line- I got sleeved. I think you should not feel you need to wait until you hit a specific weight. In my case, I did emotionally eat, which I realized when I did pre-op dieting, but I also realized that I was eating huge volumes of food, because I was hungry. No diet could shrink the size of my stomach and make me less hungry. The sleeve actually reduces the hormone grelin (which makes you hungry), as well as reduces the size of your stomach, so you won't feel as hungry. Good luck what ever you decide- but find out as much as you can before making a decision.

I will pray for you.Remember God has a plan for you. Maybe these obstacles are really an invite for you to decide if you really want this surgery and a time to reflect if you are willing to do the follow-up. Use this time constructively- read the posts on this website so you really know what you are in for. Go on a pre-op diet. Start slowly-maybe just cutting out all sugar- then cutting out all the useless carbs. I am sure your husband is just afraid. Spend this time educating yourself and him about the risks of this surgery. ALso go to other doctors' seminars and if you can, their support groups. This surgery is a change in lifestyle- you don't just get the surgery and viola, your different. See if you can figure out why you eat, besides hunger. I just got sleeved Tues 12/13, and even though I have been uncomfortable, I am confident I made the right decision for me and I honestly don't care about the negative people's opinions are . My husband has become very supportive and he also understands his part in my weight gain, and how those actions can't continue. (lack of wanting to exercise with me, junk food in the house, etc.) Try not to be overwhelmed and take things one day at a time. Good luck to you.

I just got sleeved Tues 12/13. I am using Loratab and Zofram (nausea) , but I also am using Gas-X strips, and they are helping a lot. Good luck and hang in there. Just remember there are others out there like you- We can do this! Just think how great it will be to ANNOUNCE your weight and not be ashamed of it. Imagine looking forward to going clothes shopping or wearing heels again, or not worrying about needing a table not a booth! I can't wait until I actually weigh less than my 6 ft 2 husband (by the way I am 5ft 1).