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I appreciate your take, I think you right about fortifying your own mind. Did you find that it was easier to just stop talking to folks about it?

Good luck!

Newbie here - still doing my 6 month supervised piece. This liquid diet piece has been freaking me out a bit, just curious with all the protein in the premier and shakes. Do you actually feel full? Is the hurdle more mental or physical?

Hi all- I've been lurking for a bit, but could use some advice on WLS and children. I'm almost half way through my 6-month requirement, but during my first visit with the surgeon I was throw for a curve. I went in expecting to discuss sleeve, but due to my issues with acid reflux that was tossed. I know it's the gold standard but I'm struggling with the malabsorption pieces, especially since I'd be looking to get pregnant shortly after I get the "ok." I'm curious for those starting or who have gone through the process. Would you wait (or have/did wait) to have WLS until after you've had children? Or do you go for it before? Full disclosure, we haven't started trying yet so I'm don't know if we'll face challenges or not. I know WLS can help improve fertility, but assuming for a minute fertility isn't an issue, what do you do?

Thanks everyone, I really appreciate all the thoughtful comments.

Thanks for asking this question, been struggling with this too. I was recommended bypass because of GERD, but having a hard time wrapping my head around the malabsorption. Especially since near term (with 1-2 years) I'd be looking to get pregnant and it would be my first. Anyone with experience there?