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I had a doctor that I was seeing for the first time walk in to the room, not even say hello or introduce himself, and say "you need the surgery. You really need to get the surgery." Needless to say, I haven't gone back to him. I was 18 at the time. Now, at 28, I think my current doctor does touch on the subject, just very gently and respectful

I just watched one of his videos. I am still so new, so I watched it prior to my first surgeon visit. He seems likable but, something didn't sit right with me. I think I watched his post op video, just trying to gain more info on the process. I think it was he kept saying "feed your baby" and "take care of your baby". I was half listening and feeding my son (almost 2), and it kinda caught me off guard.

Thank you for the list!

Welcome! I am new here also. and the same age! I have found reading these boards to be really helpful. Everyone has been super nice, too!

For me, it would depend on who it was, and if I felt they would support me. There are some family members of mine who are not supportive. I am so new to the process, that I wouldn't want to lose support immediately. I think it comes down to support and my comfort level with that person. If that makes sense

Hi! I made my first appointment a few weeks ago with a surgeon, and it is about a week away. I have started this process before, about a year ago, and didn't like the surgeon (I didn't feel supported by the practice). I found someone who I feel like is a better match. I guess my question is how do you over come the fear? I'm not afraid of the surgery, but what if it doesn't work? What if I regret this choice? I understand that this is a huge change, but at this point, I need to make a big change in my life because 15 years of dieting hasn't worked. Has anyone else felt this way?

Thanks AshAsh1. That is true. This is a tool, not a fix all.

Thanks! I agree, being obese does have a lot more risks. I just feel stuck in this body. I have a 2 year old, and not being able to do things with him because I'm tired, slow, or can't fit is really depressing. I guess I am not doing it for just me, it's for him too. He deserves a mom who can do things with him. I didn't have that. My mom couldn't do things with me because of her weight and co moralities. I dont want that for him

Thanks Matt. I think I just needed to hear it from someone else. I am thinking that part of it is that the previous person I started with made me feel like a number, not a patient who had concerns. So, I think that I am taking that feeling into this appointment.