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.
Well tomorrow I go to see the surgeons assistant. I feel like one of those rats in the testing labs. I feel like they just want to see my weight to see if they did their job. I am down 85 pounds since April, but I feel like they won't think that is good enough. It is pretty good for a yo yo dieter who has wreaked havoc on her metabolism. I finally can eat a few things I like without getting the sweats and nauseous. I was just asked last night if I would do it again with all the complications I had and the second surgery and the answer is yes yes yes in a heartbeat. WHen I put on winter white pants in a size 12 it sure beats black pants in a size 24. Believe me I have a ways to go, but at least there is light at the end of the tunnel. I finally have given in to the fact that I must excerise. I am not an exercise person, but if that is the last piece of the puzzle I guess I will have to do it. I will never repeat never weight 257 pounds ever again. (I hope). I am really scared of gaining the weight back because I feel so much better and am told I look much better. I have a new hairstyle, highlights, and all new clothes and shoes. I feel better than I have in years, but once a fat person always a fat person (at least in your head). It is nice to have the confidence I had been lacking for years. I am actually proud of myself, but now I see a whole bunch of small flaws that were overshadowed by my weight. My skin tone is uneven, I have saggy skin etc. I guess what i am trying to say is i don't look forward to going to the doctor and being judged by the number on the scale. I am afraid it will put me into a tail spin. I am 170 with 40 pounds to get to my ideal weight. I don't kmow if i will ever get there, but I am going to FLorida in February and will see my mother in law who is very fact conscious. I can't imagine what she must have thought of me before, but that really stinks because I have the same heart, it hasn't shrunk. ANyway I have to work hard to achieve my goal and I do not want to be depressed if the doctors think i should have lost more weight or I am not trying hard enough. That will make me eat. I guess I can't depend on anyone but myself to make my dream of reaching my ideal weight come true. I didn't put the weight on overnight and I guess I won't be taking it off overnight. Will let ya know how it goes Monday night.
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One thing we all have to remember is that we are supposed to be doing this for health. The doctors are probably more concerned with whether your making healthy desicions or not and how your feeling. Right now I am almost a month out and am having problems. I have lost almost 40lbs and my doctor told me friday that he wants to make sure that I feel that way to. If you feel better thats all that matters. Think of everything you have accomplished and try to keep that hunger monster away. We al have one so your not alone!
Be strong!