I need to know the truth.

[Chelsi 107]

i'm 24 and i'm only 2 1/2 weeks post op and i do not regret this surgery already! i do know of one person who had the surgery done and was diagnosed with depression, but that's because she turned to food for emotional comfort and now that she couldn't, she had a really hard time with it. i made sure to work through all of that before getting the surgery, it's not a simple decision to make.

my mother was very against my surgery until i brought her to a seminar and she actually saw what was going to happen/why i really needed this. my dad was against it until literally the moment i went in for surgery, and even then i think it was a "forced acceptance" just to make me feel better because i was going under the knife.

whatever the reason, this is something you feel you need. sometimes you have to be a little selfish, it's your health and body on the line, not theirs. sometimes people need to be reminded of that. whatever you decide, good luck! everyone here is amazing and so supportive so you've come to the right place!

[steph62872 7]

Jen....You should be prepared for many ups/downs. Afterall, haven't we experienced those ups/downs as obese people. My advice is to sit with your husband and discuss your reasons for the surgery and explain how inportant his support will be following surgery. I'm divorced. I live with my teen son and while I have an incredibly supportive mother, she lives 5 hrs from me. After she returned home I developed a MINOR complication. You may need his help. Ask him to stay focused and supportive if improving your overall health and quality of life. For better/worse, sickness/health:)

[Satchel 42]

I have heard many people say they wish they had had gastric sleeve surgery sooner, and I am one of them. I gained the majority of my weight after I got married and after childbirth and never took the weight off. After occasional attempts to lose weight without success, I researched the lapband and with my husband, daughter, and surgeon, eventually decided upon the gastric sleeve surgery. At age 55, it was the best decision I have ever made other than marrying my husband! At first, you do wonder what the heck you were thinking, but after a short period of time, that goes away when you begin to see and feel the results! I am 105 pounds down and 40 more to go. The weight loss is taking longer now, but I am feeling so much better. My surgeon and nutritionist are very helpful and supportive, as well. He says to me at the end of my every three month check-up, "I hope to see less of you!" At 33, and feeling the way you do, this is the best time to follow through on your decision. God bless.