So, my surgery date is Sept. 3rd and I feel really bitter sweet about it. I'm having second thoughts about going through this. I'm afraid of vomiting/dumping, loose skin, etc. The good thing is a low bmi, in which the surgeon only wanted me to lose 2 ibs, and Iost 12 so far. The reason I wanted to have the surgery wasn't because of my weight it was to get rid of my diabetes, hbp, gerd, sleep apnea. I've made a last bet with myself that if I lose 20 ibs, by the end of August, I will not go through with it. If I lose the 20 ibs, I will only need to lose roughly 40 ibs more to get to the weight the surgeon estimated me after wls. Has anyone had these kinds if thoughts or made last minute rationales?

Thanks for any and all responses.

Totally agree with you regarding the diabetes. My surgeon recommended the RNY because of my diabetes and I just went on the Omnipod. Of course I have other health problems' date=' which it will help also. In the seminar I attended, the medical field is looking into doing RNY for those people who have type II diabetes but not that much overweight, or morbidly obese. So, think this is a lot better decision compared to the lap band (I had, it failed) and the sleeve. Good luck.[/quote']

My surgeon told me the same thing; other countries are not even considering BMI. Instead, Type II Diabetes is the determining factor. They are calling it metabolic surgery vs. bariatric surgery. He seems to think it will take years for our insurance companies to catch on-that they will be stuck on the whole height/weight formula forever...

That is interesting that your class said the medical field is heading g in the direction to recommend the surgery for diabetics. That would put a whole new perception on wls!

The RNY surgeons in my hospital are actively working with endocrinologists -they are just about integrated now. It's exciting to think that diabetes could be eliminated for good.

I love everyone's input on this post! Very inspiring! I look forward to following everyones progress!

I am worried about loose skin and looking old....well older....

I am not too worried about loose skin. I am looking to be healthy, not gorgeous. I will wear spanks i guess. Figure i will be coldblooded and want to wear layers when i get thin- I might get a lifestyle lift tho- necklift.

I am not too worried about loose skin. I am looking to be healthy, not gorgeous. I will wear spanks i guess. Figure i will be coldblooded and want to wear layers when i get thin- I might get a lifestyle lift tho- necklift.

Totally agree with you. Some insurances though will pay for a removal of the loose skin in the tummy area if you have problems with rash, actually it is usually yeast infection that develops. But I would think as you do, it shouldn't be about how you look but the road to a healthy you. Looks don't kill, but being overweight will.

Sometimes ppl think oh you were only 211 pounds you had major surgery not needing to lose over 100 pounds. Check it out. I had WLS to save my knee. I was carrying too much weight for a 5 feet woman. My knee was being affected to the point knee replacement or WLS and save my knee. Also 2 special need kids it's not easy to deal with when you can run after them. I'm healthy don't need a knee replacement. I did the diet stuff was causing me major headache. When your used to eating like pig 2 plates of rice & beans & meat full to the top twice almost daily to say let me eat one plate or half of one plate. You feel sick & get headache so I needed my stomach reduce so I can feel full & that's what made me stop eating like pig. I feel normal now.

Totally agree with you. Some insurances though will pay for a removal of the loose skin in the tummy area if you have problems with rash' date=' actually it is usually yeast infection that develops. But I would think as you do, it shouldn't be about how you look but the road to a healthy you. Looks don't kill, but being overweight will.[/quote']

I thought I can live with loose skin but I can't. It's not only about looking great or being slim. It's feeling good about your self. I don't feel good about my body so I'm having plastic surgery next year for my self only. I rather be slim then fat but I rather feel great then become depress cuz wearing lingerie with extra loose skin will not make me feel sexy I matter what hubby says. He just want what's between the legs. No one knows how the other person feels inside till they are in my shoes & have over 20,000 to spend on plastic surgery.

Good for you! Get it done.

If i were to get a big cash windfall i probably would do it, but i cant see that happening.

I didnt mean to criticize anyone's decision. Its all good.

I'm hoping I don't need plastic surgery, but if I do need it I will go through with it. Even though, I'm having the surgery for my health issues, I feel I need to be happy in my own skin and if that is what it takes I will.

Good for you! Get it done.

If i were to get a big cash windfall i probably would do it' date=' but i cant see that happening.

I didnt mean to criticize anyone's decision. Its all good.[/quote']

I didn't take it personal at all. I love open ppl & we are adults & in a group I welcome all I opinions. Was sharing how I felt that's all.

I'm hoping I don't need plastic surgery' date=' but if I do need it I will go through with it. Even though, I'm having the surgery for my health issues, I feel I need to be happy in my own skin and if that is what it takes I will.[/quote']

That's. how I feel