Hi I'm about to have gastric bypass surgery in 3 weeks.....I really wanted gastric sleeve but was told by surgeon he would not do that on me because of past ulcer....so with him my only option is gastric bypass....as the date of my surgery approaches.... I find myself finding reasons not to have surgery....it all comes down to plain fear...I've worked so hard to get to this point to get surgery covered....I've spent years with my weight going up and down and now with my my back issues...getting the weight off is so important for my quality of life...is there someone out there that has had surgery and can give me advice...please...any feed back would be appericiated...Thanks in advance????????????

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I opted for bypass in January. I've lost 82 pounds so far and couldn't be happier. Just follow the rules and find a support group. There will be up days and down days, but I couldn't be happier. [emoji4]

The pre-op fear and anxiety was the worst part of the whole process for me. It is the uncertainty.

I couldn't have asked for a better surgery, recovery, and results so far.

I have zero regrets other than allowing that fear and uncertainty keep me from not doing it sooner.

I also struggled to have it done but March 15 I did and now down 72 lbs couldn't be happier. Would love to speak to someone about hair loss though. I knew it would happen but had no idea this bad. I have been taking Biotin since April.

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