lstuart45

Hi
I can honestly say I felt the same way when my husband had his procedure two years ago. HW:325 two years later, he is at 195 and maintained 195 for 1 year, still going strong. Your dad is scared, worried and over educated on all the negatives of WLS. He loves you but he needs to read patient testimonials and attend some of the bariatric pre surgical and support group meetings and/or forums. He needs to do so with an open mind. Yes, there are alot negatives, but good communication with your doctors is key and following their instructions and sticking with them is an absolute must.
Needless to say, after I performing my research, I decided to have WLS but self pay. I have arthritis in both knees and rheumatoid arthritis in my hips, and I take Celebrex and plaquenil for pain. In the winter months, my mobility is very difficult without a cain but my BMI is not high enough for medical insurance to cover cost.
I spoke with my Primary and she said as long as I did all my homework, why wait to gain 50 more lbs especially since I employed by an health insurance carrier.
I had my procedure 10 days ago and lost 11 lbs, my knees don't hurt anymore but hips I need to take liquid Tylenol because in full liquid stage of recovery.
So basically I am saying I was opposed initially but once I saw active proof , it changed my viewpoint. My husband follows his regime closely,so that's key: follow your doctor's orders before, during and after you too will be successful and you can say to your dad and all of the "doubters": look at me now!
You will be strong and confidently beautiful, because you took control of your life
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Great job
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Hi
I can honestly say I felt the same way when my husband had his procedure two years ago. HW:325 two years later, he is at 195 and maintained 195 for 1 year, still going strong. Your dad is scared, worried and over educated on all the negatives of WLS. He loves you but he needs to read patient testimonials and attend some of the bariatric pre surgical and support group meetings and/or forums. He needs to do so with an open mind. Yes, there are alot negatives, but good communication with your doctors is key and following their instructions and sticking with them is an absolute must.
Needless to say, after I performing my research, I decided to have WLS but self pay. I have arthritis in both knees and rheumatoid arthritis in my hips, and I take Celebrex and plaquenil for pain. In the winter months, my mobility is very difficult without a cain but my BMI is not high enough for medical insurance to cover cost.
I spoke with my Primary and she said as long as I did all my homework, why wait to gain 50 more lbs especially since I employed by an health insurance carrier.
I had my procedure 10 days ago and lost 11 lbs, my knees don't hurt anymore but hips I need to take liquid Tylenol because in full liquid stage of recovery.
So basically I am saying I was opposed initially but once I saw active proof , it changed my viewpoint. My husband follows his regime closely,so that's key: follow your doctor's orders before, during and after you too will be successful and you can say to your dad and all of the "doubters": look at me now!
You will be strong and confidently beautiful, because you took control of your life
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Great job:)
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