theosmom

Hello, I am a 50 year old woman, 5'8" 200lbs. I've yo-yo dieted for over 20 years and no matter what program I do or how much money and time I spend on it, I'm never able to maintain it long term. When I take those questionnaires for which diets, my main problem is hunger. I have a hard time controlling my eating because it takes a lot to satisfy me. My sis and mom are both diabetics - starting in their 60s. We have a family history of depression and I've been taking medications and therapy for depression since my 30's. I spend a BIG amount of my time feeling defeated and bad about myself because I can't master my weight. I beat myself up a lot, pretty much every day in my head. My sister who is thinking of having Gastric Sleeve as she is about 70 lbs overweight with diabetes and high blood pressure. So, my questions is, would I be crazy to consider getting Gastric Plication (at my own cost) to help me loss weight and control keeping it off for good this time. The thought of living life with a chance to control my weight, be more active, feel better about my ability to keep it off and not be in a constant cycle of beating myself up would be a dream to me. Not to mention, perhaps staving off future weight related diseases like HBP or Diabetes. I've read that some people even lower or come off anti-depressants after they've maintained their healthy weight for a period of time. I hope someone will give me their opinions, I ask my question with sincerity and respect. Thank you! Theosmom

ForALongerLife, I am a lot like what you describe about yourself. I did some major therapy for some childhood stuff and continue to "check in" with my therapist each year as part of my yearly medication review. So I am very comfortable and open to using therapy as a part of the overall process of maintaining a healthy weight. I do not have an addiction problem with anything else but food. No smoking, don't drink except maybe one glass of wine at a dinner out once a month or so and don't use recreational drugs. But when it comes to over-eating, I'm toast (no pun intended). I would go into surgery with the expectation of needing to continue support groups, therapy, etc and equally important keys to success. Thank you so much for sharing with me.

Sorry, I didn't realize there were different "sleeve" and a "plication" forums, new to this. I'm not against having the sleeve, I guess I was thinking that maybe no doctor would give it to me because I'm only 200lbs. I know that my insurance won't pay and I would have no problem paying out of pocket, heck, I've spent that much and more on every dang diet program and center out there. Would a Dr. give someone like me a sleeve procedure at my height/weight? My sister is going to have the sleeve if she gets cleared thru her insurance. Thank you very much for your kind responses and I will check out the "plication talk".