Okay, I'm at my PCP getting preop labs and EKG done. The nurse comes in to do everything and says oh you are having surgery & I answered yes. Then she saw what type surgery. She was like you are 222 lbs and you look so great why would you do this. I told her I started way higher at 244 and loss I have now is result of a 90 day dietician consult with diet changes. I said it's not that I can't lose the weight , it's that I can't keep it off. She said you are at risk for clots, stomach leak, taking vitamins rest of your life and not to mention the nausea and diarrhea. I asked her if she had surgery and she said no but I had patients that had gastric sleeve and they have told me. I was like everyone is different and I trust in God and know I will be fine. She was like you don't need it. I wanted to say leave me the heck alone . She is seeing me after 20 lbs gone but didn't see me at 244.@ 5'6 . This is so irritating to me... no one is in support of me doing this . My PCP is on board though so that's good. Just tired of people saying what I don't need. I know my body ... lose 40 pack on 60... story of my life. I'm doing what's best for me. Bad enough my husband just doesn't get it and is totally against me having it. Geez!

Edited November 23, 20169 yr by Dknal2

Thanks. I am 3 days post op. I am having a little discomfort but it's getting better.

I'm only one week post op but what I have to say doesn't matter if I was pre or post because the ONLY thing that matters is YOUR decision to do what you feel is best for you! I get it...I had a similar experience. Went to a local facility and they were so negative to me about my decision because my BMI was lower with one comorbidity. I decided I would never return to them and did some research that led me to a facility 2 1/2-3hours away where I had my surgery. No regrets as the staff and Doctor has been wonderful! So Congrats for you taking control of your life!!! In my moms voice...if people don't shape up they need to ship out! You don't have time for negativity only positivity you should allow to surround you:) All the best!!!

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Starting day 3 and it's getting a little better. Should be let go from the hospital today

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I'm day 8 post op I think and I weighed myself 2 days ago and was down 13 lbs. I promised to weigh myself only on fridays. So I won't know what my weight is until fri .

Starting day 3 and it's getting a little better. Should be let go from the hospital today

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I'm day 8 post op I think and I weighed myself 2 days ago and was down 13 lbs. I promised to weigh myself only on fridays. So I won't know what my weight is until fri .

Starting day 3 and it's getting a little better. Should be let go from the hospital today

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I'm glad to hear you're doing well. I've been thinking about you since your pre-surgery posts.

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To tell you the truth I keep hearing that I don't look like I need the surgery. I am 5 2 start weight 202 36.7 bmi. I am on month 2 of my diet with my Dr. I have 3 co morbidities and I have lost 4.5 lbs on 2 months. I am so tired of hearing that I don't look like I need it. I am have been heavy all my life and my weight has always been an issue. I am able to have this surgery and I am not letting any one stop this process. I love this board. It reminds me what I am doing is for me and not for anyone else.

I have struggled with weight loss and gain more times then I can count. I have hated myself every time I gained it all plus more back. I have felt like a failure. I have watched my siblings develop type 2 diabetes and my head was constantly filled with shame about my size. My high weight was 235, preop diet I was 227, surgery day I was 217. My surgery was Nov 18, 2016. I didn't share my plan with anyone but my husband and you awesome strangers. Why? Because I didn't want to hear all that negative. That nurse has no idea what she is talking about. Don't listen, keep your head up, and we will see you on the losers side soon! ❤

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Aww... thanks.. you should have sent me a private message. I welcome all support but thank you for thinking about me. That's so sweet. ????

I'm day 8 post op I think and I weighed myself 2 days ago and was down 13 lbs. I promised to weigh myself only on fridays. So I won't know what my weight is until fri .

Starting day 3 and it's getting a little better. Should be let go from the hospital today

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I'm glad to hear you're doing well. I've been thinking about you since your pre-surgery posts.

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You have to do what's best for you. Be strong and stand solid in your decision. No one has to live with your health conditions but you so do what's best for you.

To tell you the truth I keep hearing that I don't look like I need the surgery. I am 5 2 start weight 202 36.7 bmi. I am on month 2 of my diet with my Dr. I have 3 co morbidities and I have lost 4.5 lbs on 2 months. I am so tired of hearing that I don't look like I need it. I am have been heavy all my life and my weight has always been an issue. I am able to have this surgery and I am not letting any one stop this process. I love this board. It reminds me what I am doing is for me and not for anyone else.

Yeeessss!!!! I totally agree. I thank you for your support. I am soliciting all of you awesome strangers support because you are all I have. What a blessing to have people who understand your battles and sympathize with the pain of this constant struggle. I love it here and thank you so much for your encouragement

I have struggled with weight loss and gain more times then I can count. I have hated myself every time I gained it all plus more back. I have felt like a failure. I have watched my siblings develop type 2 diabetes and my head was constantly filled with shame about my size. My high weight was 235, preop diet I was 227, surgery day I was 217. My surgery was Nov 18, 2016. I didn't share my plan with anyone but my husband and you awesome strangers. Why? Because I didn't want to hear all that negative. That nurse has no idea what she is talking about. Don't listen, keep your head up, and we will see you on the losers side soon! ❤

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