Hi my name is Macey,

Okay I'm 24

BMI 34

I've tried to loose weight since i was about 16 and its only gotten worse since ive had kids

Ive had astma since i was 14

I have severe depression and anxitety

Been on several diets

Been on several medications for weight loss

I'm tired all the time

I try to work out but it hurts my knees and back so much i cant work out the next day then i get discoraged

and im sure there are other things but i cant remember lol

Hi and welcome! Many of us have similar issues. What kind of surgery are you considering?

Not completely sure yet as i dont know everything about them all and what would be best for me

But from what i have researched (which is not very much) the lapband would be good for me

Hi... I'd be concerned about the depression. Many folks with weight loss problems have underlying emotion problems that tie them to food... people can find relief by eating their way through emotion issues. A bariatric doctor might be concerned that surgery might not be effective if emotions or personal issues are involved with the weight gain. The same goes for folks who are alcohol abusers... surgery would only give them more incentive to drink useless calories, while allowing them to ignore healthy food choices. This is something you need to discuss with your doctor. WLS is a serious decision, and you don't want to risk you health unless you are ready to undertake some serious life changing decisions.

That is true..Also the psychiatrist may or may not approve you. Or they may require multiple visits. I have many health problems, cardiomyopathy, fibromyalgia, how can a person not become depressed when they are overweight as well! I take medicine for depression and anxiety . I was open and honest during my psyche eval and he signed off on it. I think if its being treated and your honest you should be OK. As previously said this is a huge life changing decision. The wls will not work as well for you unless you are prepared to make the changes . It took 3 years before I was sure that I could do it. I pray that all will go well for you.

Not every psychologist is the same. Mine told me it wasn't a pass fail he just had some questions.

That's true..they are all different.