I'm in Ireland and Bariatric Surgery has only recently become generally available. I will be one of the first to have the procedure in a newly established Clinic. I'm 62, 5'10" and weigh 232 lbs. I developed a neurological illness in my 40's and piled on weight. Up to then, I had been slim. I want my skinny self back !!! My daughter is soo against me having the surgery - she says I'll never again be able to enjoy a meal and will miss out on so much, skinny isn't everything (she's skinny !!), etc., etc., etc. To me - Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels !!! I still have my skinny clothes in my loft, in the hope that they'll see daylight again. What do you guys think ?? Do any of you ever regret having the surgery ??

My mom is against me having it too! She says the same thing...I’ll never be able to “enjoy” meals again. From what it sounds like we will have to change our eating habits but eventually can enjoy most anything just not in large quantities. I’m due for surgery in April!

Meals are extremely enjoyable, event more so when life is enjoyable. Absolutely no regrets on my end.

But each surgery carries risks of complications, some of which many of us never see but some people will. Research the type and surgeon extensively to become comfortable with the entire process.

Good luck ?

Edited March 29, 20197 yr by GreenTealael

Thank you, Green Tealael. I know my Team are good - in fact the best in Ireland - so I'm confident that they will do a good job. Congratulations on your weight loss .... 94 lbs. - WOW !! You go girl !!! That's the kind of inspiration I need !!

Good luck on your weight loss journey. I am 4 months post-op sleeve and do not regret any of it. I've already gotten rid of GERD (Acid Reflux) and Sleep Apnea (no more CPAP) and I feel better.

I am only 10 days posts op and so far I done loss 13 pounds already can't wait to try some healthier food, they have some good looking recipe to try. I'm personally glad that I had the VSG surgery. But good luck on your surgery?!

I’m 12 years post op lap-band, very successful until it slipped a few months ago. I’m having revision surgery lap-band to gastric bypass I’m very excited.

Thanks guys ..... I really appreciate you taking time to reply to me. Very reassuring, too. I'm still in two minds - because of my daughter's reaction. Can you eventually eat anything - albeit in moderation ?? Can you have fizzy drinks ?? Caffeine ?? At the moment Caffeine and nicotine are my staple diet .......

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Edited March 30, 20197 yr by MimsDub
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You should not, but I did eventually but everyone is different

Forgive me y’all I’m new at this. Still learning this app.

Good luck on your weight loss journey. I am 4 months post-op sleeve and do not regret any of it. I've already gotten rid of GERD (Acid Reflux) and Sleep Apnea (no more CPAP) and I feel better.

I also have gerd. Been on prevacid for years and am on cpap. Sounds a lot like you. Its good to hear the surgery improved your gerd and sleep apnea. I'm still researching the sleeve and have 35 # to LOSE. 5'6 203# how about you if you don't mind me asking

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