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@jintycb.
Get over yourself. This site is place for people to ask questions.

@@WitchySar - Even after post-op I questioned myself as to why I couldn't have done it without the surgery! But it was too late. I am going to disagree with some of the other posters and say again, the tool somehow, someway managed to strengthen my willpower. It was NOT something I had under control prior to surgery. When I went to my "class" that I had to attend prior to surgery, I talked to the RN there and she said something that stuck with me in helping me make my decision. It was "Just do it and get it done. Get the weight off and then use the habits you built in that time to maintain." Let's face it, I have lost weight a ton of times (as many of us had) but I had never gotten to the point of "goal". It just took too darn long and I would give up. With WLS, I wasn't really able to give up. I had restriction that stopped me and the brain changes came.
I think you are on the right path and asking all the right questions. You sound like you are like me in that you have to process something over and over and ask a lot of questions to get your mind set and then once your mind is set, you are off to the races! Don't be afraid to ask these questions and don't be afraid to still be questioning your decision. You will know when the time is right. I remember setting up my appts for pre-op stuff (EGD, sleep study, etc.) and saying "even if I don't go through with WLS, these are things that need to be done" Before I knew it, I was headed in to surgery. And the first month or so is TOUGH. Not gonna lie. But man this year has flown by and I cannot believe I am sitting here at 170 pounds! Seriously never ever thought it would happed but like my dad always told me "How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time." (Probably not the right metaphor here but hopefully you see what I am getting at....)

Sorry, didn't mean to sound so harsh.

@jintycb.
Get over yourself. This site is place for people to ask questions.

I would not worry about making my supervisor angry. Federal laws protect you. Schedule it and talk to your HR department. Your supervisor doesn't have the right to know what procedure you are having or whether or not it is urgent. Don't let he/she bully you.

@@VeroN86
Glad to hear that you are getting used to the cpap machine. I've had one for years. I hated the thing so much as first but loved how much better it made me feel. I can't sleep without it now.
You definitely won't be wearing it during surgery but be sure to bring it to the hospital. You will want to use it after the surgery.

@@VeroN86
Glad to hear that you are getting used to the cpap machine. I've had one for years. I hated the thing so much as first but loved how much better it made me feel. I can't sleep without it now.
You definitely won't be wearing it during surgery but be sure to bring it to the hospital. You will want to use it after the surgery.

just saying not that hard to be nice & informative at the same time Sent from my SM-G930T1 using the BariatricPal App

I believe this app is called bariatric pal right! Not bariatric B.... A little kindness can go a long way Sent from my SM-G930T1 using the BariatricPal App

I feel the opposite. I think that they are made for people to stand still.

I would not worry about making my supervisor angry. Federal laws protect you. Schedule it and talk to your HR department. Your supervisor doesn't have the right to know what procedure you are having or whether or not it is urgent. Don't let he/she bully you.

I haven't read the whole thread but he can't stop you from taking medical leave. Document everything in case he later tries to punish you.

I've never heard anyone say that their doctor is okay with it.

I tell the truth to anyone that asks me. I guess I have been fortunate. I've only had positive comments.

I feel the opposite. I think that they are made for people to stand still.

I feel the opposite. I think that they are made for people to stand still.

I feel the opposite. I think that they are made for people to stand still.

That sounds like it makes a great snack for the hot summer days.

I feel the opposite. I think that they are made for people to stand still.

I feel the opposite. I think that they are made for people to stand still.

I tell the truth to anyone that asks me. I guess I have been fortunate. I've only had positive comments.

I feel the opposite. I think that they are made for people to stand still.

I feel the opposite. I think that they are made for people to stand still.

Mine is not a secret. I've been very public about my weight loss journey and the support has been amazing!!!

I tell the truth to anyone that asks me. I guess I have been fortunate. I've only had positive comments.