Doubting Whether I Should Proceed

[Spinoza 1,169]

Best of luck - I think you won't regret your decision.

[LookingForward22 320]

On 08/02/2022 at 08:42, djhobbes said:

Lots of thoughtful responses to my post - thanks all.

My surgery day is tomorrow and I am proceeding.

Best of luck with everything! Look forward to hearing about your progress and updates!

[SleeverSk 617]

On 8/1/2022 at 1:34 AM, djhobbes said:

Thanks for taking the interest in my post enough to respond. Some context that might shed some light on their position follows.

This relative has shared concerns that I would be miserable down the road and feel awful about all of the things I couldn't eat or experience. They lament on the emotional pain that they anticipate I will feel as I distance myself away from my prior foods and eating habits. It is noteworthy to add that they also have been someone that provided "treats" for me in the past (I have heard the term "food pusher" recently and it struck a note with me here in this situation). Everyone else in my family, my medical team, and the few that I have told, all congratulated me and expressed their support.

In the early pre op and post op stages you will feel like their are many things you wont be able to eat or drink again. Let me tell you I was one of those people I honestly believe my life would never be the same again but I can happily tell you I am 12 months post op and there isn't anything I can't eat or drink.

[blackpowder72 23]

Best thing I have ever done in my life !! I'm 13 months post opp and I've lost 100 lbs and gained muscle .