jswerczek

Can you drink beer after WLS? Thanks Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks for the response. Not drinking beer socially will be hard for me. It's worth it I know but still hard. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am just beginning to look into surgery. I can't seem to get a handle on the weight. I lose 20-30 here and there and gain more back. Lost over 100 lbs before kids, about 13 years ago, but gained it all back plus some. I feel like I'm desperate and need help now because I have so many people that depend on me. But I'm worried that it will affect me and my kids in ways that I don't know yet. Thoughts from other parents out there? Thanks for listening! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you all for the encouragement! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I agree, it's hard work no matter what path we choose. My family will be supportive and my kids will hopefully enjoy me for longer :-) Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Triplethreat- Thanks so much for your post! My kids are defiantly my biggest motivator. I wish I could do it all in my own without the surgery because it's important for my kids to see that it's hard work. I know I will still need to work hard after the surgery and I want the whole family to be involved. It's just scary! I have two year old twins, a three year old, a 9 and 11 year old. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks for the reply James. I am so happy for your great success!! I know I need to lose the weight one way or another, I don't want to die early because of this. I'm just nervous that I'll have problems or complications from permanently changing my stomach. I am so heavy now that I just need that reset button. But I keep thinking that I've lost over hundred pounds before so I can do it again without having to change my stomach with surgery. But that was a long time ago and with five kids, three of them being toddlers and being so so heavy I just can't seem to get a handle on it. This is why I want to look into surgery... To be her for my kids and now! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Amf1025 good to hear your process has been fast. My first appt is on Feb. 8th and I haven't learned what the requirements will be before surgery. I also want to be healthy for my kids. I'm not so worried about the actual surgery but the life after. I don't want to have complications or feel sick all the time when my kids need me to be active. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Cesantan- what are all the requirements you had to go through before you got your surgery date? Thank you for your help! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App