PeggyC said:
My SIL had the older gastric bypass surgery many years ago and did extremely well for awhile. Lost nealry 100 pounds and looked great. Unfortunately, though, she has put back on a fair amount of that weight in the past couple of years, so I have mixed feelings about that particular surgery. I'm hoping the potential to regain the weight is smaller with the sleeve version. As Marylago said, be sure to follow your doctor's advice to the letter. I suspect that might be where my SIL went astray.
I hope everything goes perfectly for you, DB, and that you have an easy procedure and completely successful recovery afterward. I'm not familiar with this new twist on the surgical options, but I am in no doubt that it's not "taking the easy way out."
marylago said:
Wishing you well, DB. Remember that it's a process. You certainly didn't put on the weight overnight so, even with the sleeve, don't expect it to come off overnight. Be patient and most importantly, follow your doctor's orders about it! I had a friend who wouldn't and she ended up having the sleeve removed. It's going to be hard, but keep at it.
ctrzaska said:
I haven't ever been overweight and consequently not needed any type of surgery to help move forward on a more healthy path (I could use some other things however), and so please disregard my comments as you see fit, but I've no idea why someone not in your position would exhibit disdain for what you're about to do.
Regardless, I'll offer the opposite: sounds like this is a rather big decision/move, sure as hell doesn't seem "easy" to me in the least (and on a whole host of counts), and clearly has its own risks and future demands. Here's wishing you the best of luck and all success with it.
drummerboy said:
Carson is still a putz for how he behaved. As if he has to give his blessing for her career moves. She obviously felt bad about it and tried to apologize.
Sundays said:
Have you considered an alternative approach, like homeopathy?
Haha, just kidding.
Good luck.
drummerboy said:
Though I hear the fart of a DS'er can knock out a lesser man.
drummerboy said:
Thanks for the good wishes.
This is very true. It's worst in California and the NYC area. It's nice to travel to south Jersey or other parts of the country and be treated like a human being.carolanne said:
I will say as far as fat shaming, I was treated much differently than I was before I lost the weight. Men holding doors for me, strangers in line are kinder etc.
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