2nd thoughts...

[muneca1029 117]

I just sent you a message with my surgery center information. I wasn't sure if you were saying you were from NYC or NY state.

NYC ???? thank u again though

[muneca1029 117]

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[cinward2001 141]

I have a slightly different perspective on WLS. In January, 2006, I had Lapband surgery. Best thing I ever did for myself and it WAS for ME. I was self-pay, went to MX, and paid $10k out of pocket (money we've saved for our children). I hit my goal weight and up until fairly recently, kept it off. I KNOW that WLS can work. I know what it feels like to struggle my entire life to lose weight...yo-yo up and down, up and down, feel like it just must somehow "be me," as in, not enough willpower, not enough exercising, etc.

*I* didn't change when I got the band...I followed the bandster rules (not any harder than doing WW, Body for Life, etc, and I'd tried them all), and lost the weight. It felt really, really GOOD to hit my goal and pretty much stay there all this time (from size 26 to 12...currently a 14). I've gained about 30 back now because the band just isn't being very effective any more (I'm also going through menopause) and I'm starting to deal with some reflux and other issues. I've fought and fought the slow creep up again...and accept that without an effective WLS "tool," I'm going to continue to lose that battle. So I'm returning to my original surgeon to convert to a sleeve.

Do I feel a bit guilty that I'm spending so much money on me again? Yup. But you know the saying...if Mama ain't happy, NO ONE is happy. My family is happier when I'm not constantly worrying about my weight, thinking about food, walking around hungry and hating it. And I know that if I don't do something NOW, I'll have even more weight to lose next year or the next.

All that to say...it is NOT our personal failings that make it so difficult to lose weight. WLS is not a "magic" cure and it requires work and commitment...but it makes weight loss DOABLE. Can there be complications? Sure...but being obese has its own set of complications. If I have to choose potential complications while thin vs potential complications while obese...well, you can guess which one I'm choosing.

[muneca1029 117]

I have a slightly different perspective on WLS. In January' date=' 2006, I had Lapband surgery. Best thing I ever did for myself and it WAS for ME. I was self-pay, went to MX, and paid 10k out of pocket (money we've saved for our children). I hit my goal weight and up until fairly recently, kept it off. I KNOW that WLS can work. I know what it feels like to struggle my entire life to lose weight...yo-yo up and down, up and down, feel like it just must somehow "be me," as in, not enough willpower, not enough exercising, etc.

*I* didn't change when I got the band...I followed the bandster rules (not any harder than doing WW, Body for Life, etc, and I'd tried them all), and lost the weight. It felt really, really GOOD to hit my goal and pretty much stay there all this time (from size 26 to 12...currently a 14). I've gained about 30 back now because the band just isn't being very effective any more (I'm also going through menopause) and I'm starting to deal with some reflux and other issues. I've fought and fought the slow creep up again...and accept that without an effective WLS "tool," I'm going to continue to lose that battle. So I'm returning to my original surgeon to convert to a sleeve.

Do I feel a bit guilty that I'm spending so much money on me again? Yup. But you know the saying...if Mama ain't happy, NO ONE is happy. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> My family is happier when I'm not constantly worrying about my weight, thinking about food, walking around hungry and hating it. And I know that if I don't do something NOW, I'll have even more weight to lose next year or the next.

All that to say...it is NOT our personal failings that make it so difficult to lose weight. WLS is not a "magic" cure and it requires work and commitment...but it makes weight loss DOABLE. Can there be complications? Sure...but being obese has its own set of complications. If I have to choose potential complications while thin vs potential complications while obese...well, you can guess which one I'm choosing. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

I couldn't have worded any better! Are u going to MX to do it?

[muneca1029 117]

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[muneca1029 117]

<img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> I couldn't have worded any better! Are u going to MX to do it?

Meant to say *** u couldn't have worded** *

[muneca1029 117]

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[cinward2001 141]

Yes, I'll be returning to MX. My insurance pretty much makes it impossible to qualify for WLS and my current BMI is 31, no co-morbidities, so no way they'd cover it as a "preventative" step.

[muneca1029 117]

Yes' date=' I'll be returning to MX. My insurance pretty much makes it impossible to qualify for WLS and my current BMI is 31, no co-morbidities, so no way they'd cover it as a "preventative" step.[/quote']

Woooow.. Wish you good luck!! Keep me posted and thank you again

[muneca1029 117]

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