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Re: Obesity
Posted by jms100303
Time for me to step out of the closet....
I had gastric bypass 6 months ago. Believe me it wasn't any easy decision at all. I won't go on about the surgery itself, because others have done a great job explaining it, but I will tell you what brought me here. Last year I went to see my gynecologist about getting pregnant. I have PCOS, irregular cycle, and am overweight. Therefore I most likely have some form of infertility, so I knew it wouldn't be easy. Our conversation was quite eye opening for me, I think my jaw hit the floor. She suggested that since I was young (29) that I should wait to have children and lose weight first. Then she suggested GB surgery. That was what shocked me - "I am a candidate"? She asked if I was willing to do whatever it took to lose weight and was I serious; then she recommended a surgeon. The next few weeks were tough for me. I did a lot of sole searching, not to mention crying, and discussed it with my mom and husband. I didn't tell my dad or sister until after my initial consultation with the surgeon. My whole life I struggled with my weight. I have tried everything and I have had some success, but eventually I would gain it back and then some. Before my surgery I was my heaviest I had ever been and needed some control. I knew I had to do this for me, for my future. Like the others I had to go through many evaluations & tests, including meeting with many specialists, a nutritionist, a psychologist. Besides being overweight I was healthy and didn't have any of the problems associated with obesity, yet. I am only 1/2 way to my goal, but this was the best decision for me and my family and trust me it was no cop out.
Thank you to the others for sharing and making me feel comfortable enough to also step forward. Congratulations on all of your success. 
Good for you!
Message edited 5/4/2006 7:08:49 AM.
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bklyngirl
COULD THIS BE MY YEAR??
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Re: Obesity
Posted by KristenNYC
I wish some of the 69 people would post as to why they think it is a cop out. I should have added some more choices. For instance, if diet, excericise and a healthy lifestyle all fail, then go for it.
I am not obese, but I could stand to lose about 10 lbs. I know, not alot. It is actually very hard for me to shed 10 lbs, so I can imagine what it would be like to try and lose 100+. But at the same time, the more you weigh, the faster you lose if you follow a good diet regimen, and SOME excercise. I am not saying walk 20 miles a day on the treadmill. Even a 10 minute walk can help, every day.
I do not agree with Gastric bypass unless it is the last resort, and done for health reasons. I also do not feel that overeating is an excuse. Overeating is a serious addiction, and there are places to get help for it. I have a friend who weighed close to 300 lbs, and she is now 150 lbs, and looks fabulous, feels great, and owes her success to WW, and excercise. She had no health conditions, and considered gastric bypass, but wanted to do it on her own, and I commend that.
For the girls who have had it, I dont think any less of anyone, and if your results have been great, then I think it is awesome. I applaud you for having the courage to go through surgery, and wanting to change your appearance.
All my best.
i wouldn't do the surgery. if a friend was going to do it, i would support them 100%. just because its not for me, it may be for someone else
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