My VSG surgery is scheduled for September. I've only told my parents and a few of my closest friends.

One of the friends I did tell called me up yesterday because she told her mom and aunt (who are both nurses) and they begged her to talk me out of having the surgery. Since they are nurses they said "there are just so many bad things that come from all of those types of surgeries and the side effects are not worth it. It permanently changes your life for the worse." I guess her aunt works with bariatrics patients on a regular basis but only when they're having complications. When I asked what some of the causes of the complications were, her aunt didn't know because she doesn't have access to that information. I understand that there's a chance for complications and sometimes it's because the patient doesn't follow the process.

I feel like people are so quick to tell me all the reasons I shouldn't have the procedure but have done zero research. I know that this is a life changing tool and not at all the easy way out. Personally I'd rather risk having a complication than the long term risks of obesity.

I guess what I'm looking for is a little bit of a pep talk from fellow WLS patients. Right now it is such a mental mind game and most of it is due to other people's opinions of WLS.

Thank you for reading my rant.


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Edited May 11, 201610 yr by mtravel10

There are always a potential for complications with any surgery! You do the research, write any concerns you have down and ask your MD about them. You have to keep in mind that people that aren't having this type of surgery always look at the down side. You need to do what is best for you. I am almost 1 yr post-op any look at my weight loss as positive. I don't take blood pressure medicine anymore( from 2 days after surgery). My joints don't hurt and I can walk my dogs without getting winded. I have lost 80 lbs with just following what my Dr tells me. I am more active now than I have been in 10 yrs. Think positive and think about You!

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