Do you think your life would have been better or worse without WLS?

[Jim1967 3,569]

Not so sure I would be here today if it wasn't for WLS. 488lbs on a 5'6 frame was pretty rough. My calf muscles got so sore I could only do 10 minutes at a time on my feet. Even with the elevator I had a rough time getting to my office on a daily basis. My overall state of mind was in a pretty bad place as well and if it weren't for my wife I am not sure I would of made it. I did however and luck out that I didn't get high blood pressure or diabetes and such. I had severe sleep apnea but overall pretty healthy for such a large man.

I know for a fact I lucked out and I truly believe I was walking the line....

As for today...my work day is now over and I am heading out for a ride on the kayak!

Cheers...

[Chelly 364]

Bypass surgery was the greatest gift I gave myself.

I once was a size 34/36 and 350 lbs back in 2006. Slowly over a seven year period I lost some of that weight but I still needed to do something or I'm sure I would have gotten back up there again.

I had diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, high cholesterol and a few other things that came with being big.

I finally made up my mind last year to take care of me.

I no longer have those health problems.

This surgery helped me be able to move around better even though I have fibromyalgia, osteo arthritis, stenosis of the spine, RSD. I'm still in pain but not as much with less of me. I don't have to use a cane any more to get around and I don't have to use the electric carts in stores any more.

So yes I have a better life because of this surgery.

[pink dahlia 2,513]

I thank God every day for the lap band, I know i would be heavier and more misreable than I was. If i had been able to lose weight on Weight Watchers I would have skipped the lap band, but 12 lbs lost on a year of WW was' nt cutting it, so 2.5 years ago, the band was a last resort, and im VERY happy about it ! Just this morning I had a follow up visit with my surgeon, he told me I have done everything right as far as following his directions, and he was very pleased, as am I !!!! Im healthy and happy , and getting stronger every day ! Thank you Lap Band ! !!!

[Miss Mac 6,261]

Without my sleeve, I would have been dead soon, or in a nursing home wishing I was. I had alrady had both knees replaced, many spinal issues, and a stroke that forced me into early retirement. All of my numbers were bad, and my weight was skyrocketing exponentially in spite of my best efforts. I was developing all of the co-morbidities that caused the early death of many of my relatives. I had asked my primary about a lap-band, and when I went to the bariatric clinic, the staff introduced me to the possibility of a sleeve. I had never heard of that procedure. The sleeve (Miss Tummy) saved my life. I am battling my way to goal, but I don't mind, because I am still alive to even face the battle.