Dimples58

I'm July 26th

I agree with everyone responses thus far. You must take control of your destiny. It's ok to talk to and confine in others of what you're going through. But optimally, the decision is yours. You have to live with whatever decision you make. I have respect that you have taken the first step to identify that you have work to do. You're concern about your health and weight. Just know that you're not alone. We're here to encourage and provide support. Little about me. I'm 58, 5'4 and 255lbs. I'm scheduled to have WLS on July 25th. I wish you the best in whatever decision you make. Keep your head up high!

Fantastic! We do have the same surgery date . I wish you the best in this new upcoming life change journey. I am so ready for a positive change in my life. Not only am I'm looking forward to dropping #'s but I hope to put my diabetes and high blood pressure in remission. Let's keep in touch on our WLS progress. Congrats and best wishes.

Any research done on the Gastric Bypass compare to DS?

My surgery date is July 26th. I'm so excited. I decided on the Sleeve instead of the bypass.

Let's not blast the spouse. Instead give support and encourage her through this time of need. You will be just fine. I'm sure you have made a decision that you won't regret later. And that matters the most. Keep your head up high and pray without ceasing. You got this one. I wish you the best on your new and exciting journey.

I wish you all the best in your new life change journey. I too will be having WLS in July. I won't know the exact surgery date until my next appointment with the clinical nurse on June 21st. I'll be taking blood work and EKG. Once cleared, I will be on my why to a new me. I am soooo excited to begin a new chapter in my life. Good luck to you.

I'm so happy for all of you. Congrats and good luck! I'm going for psy eval today at 4:00. I am very nervous, so wish me luck.

Besides water my favorite drink is VitaminWater Zero. It has 0 calories and 0 sugar. It's sooooo refreshing.

Congrats t you! You look great. Keep up the good work.

Congrats on your new journey. I know you'll do well. Keep up posted and get some rest.

You look absolutely GREAT! Congrats to you in this new journey.

I've been going back and forth with my decision as well. Do I want the Sleeve or Bypass?????? The choices we have to make. I decided to go with the Gastric Bypass due to my current medical conditions...diabetic, high blood pressure and knee arthiritis. According to research, GB has the highest rate in improving these type of conditions. Some people even stop taking meds as soon as 2 days after GB surgery. This is awesome. So do your research, don't be afraid to talk to those who had the surgeries and most importantly discuss your concerns with your Doctor. Just remember, the choice is yours, you want to be able to make a sound decision and have no regrets aftewards. I wish you the best in your new journey.

Has anyone been diagnose with liver disease during WLS or know of anyone who had liver problems prior to surgery? If so, what was the outcome? Is checking the function of the liver a requirement before WLS is preformed??? I'm just curious.

I agree with Nyseness, I went back and forth on which procedure i wanted to go with. I'm 99.9% on Gastric Bypass. I did a ton of research via the web, books speaking with others whose been through both Sleeve and Bypass surgeries. My Dr. said that I am a good candidate for either. Due to my current conditions, diabetes, high blood pressure and artiritis in both knees, I decided that GB would be the best choice for me. I'm currently in the pre-op stage. I wish you the best in your decision.

Thanks for sharing. That's nice to know.

Wow that's great. Congrats on your weight loss. I'm just curious and I know each WL program is diffferent. But during my WLS orientation, we were told that pasta, rice and corn will no longer be a part of our diet after surgery.

Congrats on your weight loss. Please don't beat yourself up. You have did an outstanding job. I know how it is when you hit a stall. Just keep on doing what you do and try not to stress if you do not get down to 245 by 6/23. Look at it on the bright side...you haven't gained just maintained.

Congrats to you. I wish you all the best in this journey to a healthy lifestyle

Your post was very uplifting. Congrats to you in this new journey. I wish you all the best.

Girl you look GREAT! Keep melting those pounds away. Which surgery did you have? I'm still going through the process so I don't have a surgery date yet. But i'ts my understanding that weight loss is more rapid with the Gastic Bypass. Also, everyone is different when it comes to losing weight. Congrats to you and keep up the good work.

Congrats to you. Have you decided which surgery yet? Just curious because I'm also diabetic and have HP.

What an accomplishment. I wish you all the best on your new journey to success. And congrats to you on your weight loss.

Congrats to you on your progress. I wish you all the best on your new journey.

Wow....amazing you are. Congrats to you on your progress. I'm so looking forward to following your footsteps soon. I plan to have to Gastric Bypass. Still going through the process. Congrats again, and keep up the good work.