A few weeks ago, my doctor referred me to see a bariatric surgeon. I had never considered weight loss surgery, but I took a chance and did my initial consultation already. The doctor said I would be looking at getting surgery in March. However, I am currently in the process of building a home. The closing date for my house will not be until late May. I have yet to experience the stress everyone mentions, but I heard that it is sure to come. For those who have had surgery, would you recommend I put off surgery until after the house is completed?

I would say there can always be a reason to delay surgery. I want to be alive to enjoy these things. Being overweight increases your risk of missing out on those things you mentioned .. if your not here anymore. No one can tell you what to do. Everyone has different priorities. Opinions etc. But myself. I'd have the surgery and just get it over with .. just me.

Of course! I was just wondering if others who have done it believe the level of stress during that project would be a healthy decision!

It all depends on what you feel you can handle. I have had a sleeve .. at University. Working. Single mom of two. Was worth the stress for me.

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I actually built a house while preparing for the surgery and closed just two weeks prior to surgery date.
Honestly, I didn't feel like the two impacted each other at all. A new home and a new body all in one year!!

Thanks, Emgem! This is exactly what I needed to hear.

Thanks, Emgem! This is exactly what I needed to hear.

Good luck to you!!

I would do it in March as well, and get it over with. You will be 8 weeks out at least before you move, and that's perfect! I had no stress at 8 days out much less 8 weeks out. You will be fine.

Good luck!

Thank you, DropWt4Life!

On 11/15/2017 at 9:04 PM, CurlyV said:

Thanks, Emgem! This is exactly what I needed to hear.

Ooh well I'm sorry I didn't tell you what you needed to hear.

I say go for it. There is always going to be stressors in life and putting it off now may lead to more issues later. I was just starting a new job when I had my surgery and my kids were only 1 and 3 so talk about stress but I dealt with it as it came and have no regrets.