Good for D/t Good for You!!!! I hear You !!!
Billy

Hey man, I've heard good things about that and the gastric sleeve (sp).

best of luck and will be praying for you.

Good luck!

I've never found that to be a valid argument -- not being able to quit eating. You don't have to quit eating. You just have to quit eating certain things, or smaller amounts of certain things.
Having said that, I must say that I don't think it's always easy to maintain a healthy weight and I've struggled with this issue for most of my adult life. (I had a harder time keeping my weight down when I was drinking, as a matter of fact.) And I've often felt like a failure -- that it's something that I should have been able to do just by sheer will power. So, I feel your pain.
Right now, I'm gaining weight very rapidly because of the medicine I take, and dieting does nothing. It's a metabolism thing. Sigh.
I'm sorry that you have to resort to surgery to lose weight but it sounds as though that is what it's going to take. I hope it works great for you!!! And that the surgery itself goes well!! (((((Hugs)))))

Awesome, Treadster!! I have several friends who have been through either gastric bypass or lapband. ALL were huge successes!!

Good for you. :-)

~Chris

you get well that is what I want to hear....hugs bill

Hey don-best wishes to you!

I just want you to know that this can and does work for many. But I am sure you have been told to get support after. Lots of folks slowly put the weight back on when they do not re-learn how to soothe themselves other than food.

I remember Al Rocker (the weather guy) saying that after he had this surgery his moods were horrific, he could not soothe himself, and was really just mad all the time. He said he got over it, but it was damn hard. THis coming from a smiley weather guy.

So please be well, make sure you get follow up support. I know overeaters anonymous is out there-maybe that would be a great support.

Wishing you great success and health!

Joel, congrats on making a huge commitment. Can't wait to see your skinny pictures! Good for you for taking the bull by the horns!

I'll send prayers your way. I'm sure everything will go fine.

And like Rob, I've heard many good things about GB surgery as well!

Hey there and very best of luck to you. I assume you have discussed the lap band option. Agree with the others there are some tremendous success stories out there and trust yours will be one as well. In the age of "google" I know you have done the research so my guess is you WILL be one of the success stories!

Best wishes Treadly. Hope it all goes well. Will look forward to some GOYA updates. :)

Hey DT, I really hope it goes well for you - I know it help heaps of people. Unfortunately for me, I had Lap Band surgery (which a less invasive version than the gastric bypass) but have had to have it out and it has caused me permanent damage - I have to take medication because of it everyday for the rest of my life, but the damage comes down to the surgeons I had. I also wasn't a good candidate for the Band because of my psych problems and my surgeon knew about those problems but never consulted my psychiatrist - he just wanted me on the "production line" of patients which has his money just rolling in. I'm so glad to fund his holiday to the South of France.

Hi Joel,

I have heard from many friends who have had the gastric bypass - that they became alcoholics when they could no longer self-medicate with food. I caution you to really put all of your focus into your Program. Wrap your mind around your Program rather than another substance, whether it be food, drug or drink. You might be accused of being addicted to your Program, but ... Heck, at least you will be healthy and alive!!

Thanks all. As for the lapband, I'm told that's not a great option for me and they recommend the GBS.
I will keep you posted

Hey Joel, before you have surgery (which always carries some risk and makes sure your wallet loses weight too), have you ever tried the Atkins diet? Just a thought, but a lot of men I know have lost loads of weight on Atkins because it suits most male tastes and you don't need to go hungry like when you are counting calories.

You can eat all those fish you catch too!

Hey DT -- sounds like a positive move. Hope it goes well...,.

and no sneaking cigarettes during your recovery!