Gastric Bypass Surgery Support Group

Gastric bypass (GBP) is any of a group of similar operative procedures used to treat morbid obesity, a condition which arises from severe accumulation of excess weight in the form of fatty tissue, and the health problems ("co-morbidities") which result. If you are considering gastric bypass or have had it, join the community where we share our experiences and find support.

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Final pre-op

Doridoodles
Doridoodles
Final pre-0p with my family doctor. More blood tests, chest exray, ekg, then to the hospital on Tuesday the 19.
I have to tell you I love this site so much. I have had people tell me this is the easy way out, they told me today to just stop eating. If they only knew right? Those are the people I will stay away from, they just bring me down.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Yay for you! I agree, stay away from the negative people! I only wish they could walk a mile in our shoes.......they'd be too tired to talk smack! :)
deleted_user
deleted_user
Do it for YOU. Everybody else can sit and spin. You have your head in the right place. I wish you the best on your surgery!
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deleted_user
Dori while I don't know you well I wanted you to know that I do read all your shit you post and think you're a total asset to this site. I just hope you stick around awhile because you are what makes this place work. I see how serious you've been to join in and learn from the girls here. This is the best thing you've done for youself in years, I promise you that!

Love Lu:))
deleted_user
deleted_user
There will always be people who think this is the easy way out. If you consider:

Rearranging your guts
Constant food, water, protein, vitamin monitoring
60 minutes of exercise 6 days per week
Never eating "normally"
Being sure your labs are always in check

the easy way out... Then yes, we all took the easy way out.

We know better. Good luck with your surgery. Can't wait to watch your transformation.
imjj4short
imjj4short
Dori, I agree! Stay away from stupid people!! ;)

You are going to do great!

JJ
deleted_user
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Have them live a day or 2 with a new pouch and then let them say it's easy!! HA!! Good for you Dori - you are going to do just fine!!!
deleted_user
deleted_user
I have my final pre-op appointment next week. I'm sure that I will also have all those tests.
I don't allow negative people in my circle. This is solely why I have not told my co-workers that I'll be having surgery. If people cannot be in my corner and encourage me then I don't want to hear anything they have to say.