A Newcomer
Hi everyone,
I am contemplating having the weight loss surgery. I have an
appointment October 1st. My sister has had the surgery as well as
two of my cousins. I come from a large family, but lately I have
trouble getting around because of my weight. I weigh 340 lbs. and
am 35 years old. I have a 12 year old son and a 2 year old daughter
and I feel like they suffer most because of my weight. Don’t get me
wrong, I don’t want to do this just for them, but for myself. I
feel like i am 50. I try to put the surgery into logic but to be
honest, I am kinda scared. I am afraid that I will die and leave my
children here. But I am also afraid not to have it done, and then
my weight will eventually kill me. I used to say that my weight did
not bother me but I have been lieing to myself all of these
years…it does bother me. Im tired of spending nights crying
because my legs and ankles hurt so bad. I’m tired of living off
ibuprofen and icy hot. Can anyone out there help me? Any response
will be appreciated.
Sabrina
May 18th, 2006 at 5:59 pm
hello sabrina,my name is angel i am 26 yrs old he mother of three boys 3,2,11
months.I had surgery 8 weeks ago and i am down 40 pounds-this surgery saved
my life.It takes commitment but it is worth it
angel from texas
May 18th, 2006 at 8:56 pm
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I am 58 and am raising an 8 year old. Consider your life without the
surguery and then consider you life after. I had my surgery on Aug
12th 2003. To date I have lost 55 pounds and feel great. I am
wearing some of my older suits and my daughters view of me is as a
hero for doing what I did.
It is your decision, but I can tell you from my experience the Dr.
and all of the staff in my hospital were rooting for me. They had
positive feelings about this tyoe of surgery and that made it alll
the more better for me. I am now fully back to work and life is
going well, for a change. My medications are reduced and I no longer
have painful feet at night.
Good Luck