MTaylorEE

Hi everyone, I'm currently doing my 6 month physician supervised weight loss prior to having my gastric bypass. I'm probably going to have a surgery date sometime in late February or early March of 2019. What worries me is that I'm also in college and this is going to be at the beginning of the semester. Should I take a semester off while I have the surgery and recoup or is it possible to have my surgery, take a few days off to recoup and carry on my schoolwork? I'm afraid that I might have to miss a week and receive a failing grade or at least one less than what I deserve simply because I had to have surgery.

Thanks for the replies! I'll try to see if I can get scheduled on Spring break.

Hello everyone, I'm new to the forum and have recently embarked on my journey through bariatric surgery. I've been obese most of my life and am now 503 pounds, miserable, and ready for a change. My surgeon has recommended the DS to me. I've been doing a lot of research and the procedure seems to be quite popular and effective for long-term weight loss. While I have no problem committing myself to being religiously devoted to taking in plenty of vitamins, minerals and protein everyday, I am concerned that I will not be able to live a normal life as a result. I'm afraid that I will be obsessing over taking supplements to the point of having anxiety (which I already have) and not enjoying day-to-day living as much as I would if I had another procedure. Am I worrying over nothing? Making a mountain out of a molehill as they say? lol No matter what, I am having bariatric surgery and am strongly leaning toward DS but I would appreciate any additional help you all may be able to provide. How has your life been affected by having to take so many supplements? Do you feel like your schedule revolves around taking your supplements? Thanks so much!!

Great advice, thanks guys!! This makes me feel better about the situation. I'm definitely dedicated to doing whatever it takes to succeed. I just wasn't sure whether my entire day was going to revolve around supplements. I'll definitely take both of your advice.