Obesity surgery

Hey Yall! My Name is Emily and I am from New
Orleans, I have recently been doing a lot of research on
the surgery and mentioned it to my mother about 2
weeks ago ( I am 22, in college and still on my parents
insurance) and got a negative response. Then this weekend my
aunt was telling her about a lady that she knows that
had it and how successful she was….NOW she wants to
look into it for me! Go Figure Huh?! Anyways, I guess
I now to go my Primary care physician? Any feedback
on what I should expect would be appreciated!

First I would like to say hello.. I am new here.
I had my surgery on 11-11-99. My starting weight
was 410, I know weigh 290. <br>I was warned that
eventually i would hit a place where a lot of things would
come up for me. I ate instead of feeling. I am faced
with that now. I am wondering if there is anyone here
who has already gone through this that can help me. I
want this out of me. I dont want to go numb again.
Other than that, im doing really well. I just have to
figure out the emotional stuff that I used to dull with
food.. <br><br>Thanks.. Sandra

Happy Easter to everyone. I dont post much but I
do try to catch up on reading the board from time to
time. I sure wish you all the best of luck on the
upcoming surgery dates. I know how excited you are.
Barbie, I live in Lonoke, Ar. and had my surgery at St.
Vincents last July. My family still does not know about
this other than my daughter. I’m fine with telling
them I starved to lose this weight!! I did watch the
Carnie thing and wished I could be as open as she is.
But for me…this was so personal. I just do not feel
proud that this is what it took to get this weight off.
I wish I could shout it from the roof tops but I
cant. I know everyone handles this in their own way. So
like everyone says this surgery has to be your last
resort…well it was mine and I guess I still feared failure
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to all. I am thank full so much for
Easter and God’s greatest gift His Son. I know that I
wouldn’t be able to make it throught this surgery without
Jesus. Isn’t it good to know He’s always there waiting
for us. His computer never goes down!!Love, Barbie

Just wanted to add that I certainly don’t want to
offend anyone here who has had the VGB, I’m just
speaking from my own experiences and what I know for
facts. So please don’t jump all over me Thanks

Hi iwould like to hear from somebody that have
this king of surgery i went to the dr. already and he
is sudgesting this surgery but look like almos
everybody is taking about (RYGBP) i know the diferent the
only think and concern now is why most of you have
(RYGBP)compare to (VBG) i going to another appoitment on the
4/24/00 thank you in advance. abarosie

Hi, all, I saw the dr. on Tuesday and set my date
for sure May 26. I’ve gotten it cleared with school
and told family and friends. I can’t believe just 5
weeks. I’ve read a few horror stories lately but I’m
determined to do this. Everyone seems to say it was more
painful then they thought. I’m expecting the worse. My
dr. does an epidural before the surgery, I’m alittle
nervous about that. Anyway pray for me that the next 5
weeks will go well and I won’t gain 30 extra lbs,. from
eating out of nerves.

Hi everyone. I am just getting started with all
of this. I am a 26 year old female and I have a BMI
of 46. I have been to my Dr. appointment last week
and now I am waiting for insurance approval. For me I
think this is the hardest part because I can’t sleep
much worrying that I won’t get approved. I know that I
need and want this surgery more than anything if the
world right now. I want to be able to play outside with
my kids without my knees hurting and I want to be
able to enjoy life. If anyone has any ideas how I can
get through this wait without stressing out then let
me know I love reading the posts, they are
teaching me alot of things that I didn’t know even though
I have researched the RNY surgery very well.
<br>Leslee<br>270lbs. and waiting….

I really feel like I have been deprived a cure
for this disease that has burdened me my entire life.
At 16 I weighed 245 I should have been given the
option then. Instead I have had to suffer with obesity
for 14 extra years. I now weigh 324 and have found
out about it. It is dangerous my doctor says..but I
am slowly dying this way. Diet pills do not work for
me does society really believe that if I could get
rid of this weight any other way I would? I am tired
of walking by people and they scoot in their chairs
even though there is plenty of room. I just want this
surgery more than anything. The only co-morbidities i
have are depression and degenerative arthritis. I am
5′ 6" and weigh 324<br>what are my chances of
getting approved without legal action? I have Priority
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Im tired of frumpy old sweats and want to find a
<br>nice fitting leotard, unitard or some kind of dance
wear to exercize in. Ive searched and searched but the
best I can do is a 1X which fits a 14-16. I need
something to fit a 20-22. Any ideas, links,
anything????????