cher66

please don't get me wrong here.. I am extremely grateful that I have a great surgeon! I have been in counselling for a long time. have been researching for the past 2 years, and have family members that have had gastric surgeries, so I am well informed. I am also a nurse for 18 years.. I got the stamp of approval from the pysch consult yesterday as I am doing everything I should be. the Dr. also gave the approval. I am a candidate for surgery. I have a fat mass of 129 lbs.. 49.9% and BMI 45.9 i was just wondering if this was how the first appointments went.. I thought it would be getting measurements, setting up dates for overnight oximetry ( I have sleep apnea) and etc.. I understand that there is pre surgery diets, not a problem..I guess this will happen the next appointment. I guess I just asumed it would be this one.

this morning was pysch consult. He was a nice man. wasn't expecting the tears that came!! I already know why and how I got here in this shape, but today, reality hit hard! hard one to swallow. realizing that I need alot more counselling in order for me to be successful. today also was first consult with the surgeon. I was already prepared prior to arriving that my decision was to get the mid-band. Dr. was great. I was weighed. we chatted about the band and it's success rate. He asked questions on how I got in the shape i am in..( apparently APPLE, not pear) he gave me info on the procedures. also some books to read, and wants me to join myfitnesspal.com. and to start dieting. I should lose up to 20lbs if i follow the 1900 cal. diet.and exercise one hr per day. he said to make an appointment in one month, and decide if I want the surgery or not. I actually was a little dissapointed. I went to the appointment already knowing I want it, fully prepared to go ahead with anything else that needs to go along with pre surgery testing etc.. I am confused. I thought that was what this consult was for? Is this the way all the surgeons start? maybe I was just overwhelmed and didnt understand? any insight? cheers

I have recently made the decision to have this done only about 4 weeks ago. I have debated over the fast couple of years..talked about it.. my sister had gastric bipass, i watched her change and decided that was not for me.. i tried many diets that worked for a while then gaining it all back. recently with some back injuries ( car accident) my life has changed drastically.. I have gained 30+ lbs since January, my weight has now affected my quality of life. I can't ride a bike, go for hikes, swimming is out of the question...( it's the bathing suit) I can't play baseball, work is affected as well. and has affected my personal life with my husband as well.. one day I woke up and said today I am going to change my life..I need a life and I no longer can live in this condition.I am 130 lbs over weight. I called a surgeon. every one is different and has different reasons.. I have had a lot of positive responses to this and also alot of negative as well.. You just have to decide if your life and health is most important.. regardless of what people think, how much it will cost...etc.. you will know when you are ready..