taraster25 12 Posted January 17, 2013 Hi everyone!! I have been reading everyone's posts for the past few days and now want to introduce myself. I am just starting out on this journey. The decision to have gastric bypass did not come easy. I always thought if could do it on my own if i would only try harder. I'm sure that many of you have felt the same way. But, things are just not happening for me the way that I want them to. I just got married in May and my husband and I really wanted to get pregnant right away. Of course it did not happen. Mainly due to the weight and the fact that I have PCOS. I was trying to lose weight for the wedding because every girl wants to look their best on that day, and I was not successful. After the wedding I was trying to lose the weight agian and started to lose a little but it came right back on plus some. It was the week of Thanksgiving and I had a doctors appointment, went to the appointmant and not only did I gained weight but my blood pressure was high. My blood pressure has never been a problem. Then in the same week I visited my favorite Aunt. She is in her 60's and has so many health problems. I don't know if they are from her being obese for as long as I can remember but I'm sure it does. All of these things combined really got me scared and thinking. So on Thanksgiving I told my husband that I wanted to put off trying to have kids for a while and get gastric bypass. He has been very supportive. He onlys wants me to do it if I want to. I kow quite a few people who have had this procedure done. They have all had success with little complications. One has even had 3 kids since having the operation. Even with knowing that it can be done and how wonderful they have all felt after losing the weight, I am still very nervous and scared. I have never had an operation nor been in the hospital....ever! This alone scares me. But I am also nervous of the potential risks and complications following the surgery. I am still moving forward with my plans but I just wanted to share my story with you and see if anyone else feels the same way. So far I have been to a seminar, met with the surgeon and had blood work done. I just received my paperwork for what tests I need to have done and plan on making the appointments this week. Thanks for reading and I hope to speak with all of you through out this journey. Tara Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kristy3k 1,133 Posted January 17, 2013 Tara First of all welcome to the boards. While I am beyond child bearing years, there are many on the boards going thru your same issues. And of course we have all suffered from weight issues. I am glad you have found us. Good luck on your journey. Kristy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
erikaloftin 62 Posted January 17, 2013 We have so much in common! I'm a newlywed as well and want to wait until after my surgery to start having children. I just got my labs, sleep study, chest xray and EKG done. Now I have to lose 17 lbs and hopefully I will get my surgery date!! Do you blog? I'd love to keep in contact and support eachother. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
starlight06 20 Posted January 18, 2013 Me and my husband have tried to have a baby but I am hoping that with the surgery that we may get to have one. I have been big all my life and I am so ready for the surgery that I can not wait. I would like to feel good about myself and hope that this will change my life. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taraster25 12 Posted January 19, 2013 We have so much in common! I'm a newlywed as well and want to wait until after my surgery to start having children. I just got my labs' date=' sleep study, chest xray and EKG done. Now I have to lose 17 lbs and hopefully I will get my surgery date!! Do you blog? I'd love to keep in contact and support eachother.[/quote'] Hi, I do not blog but I would like to keep in contact with you through our journeys. I think it's a great idea and could really use the support of someone going through the same thing and emotions as me. Where do you blog? I hope to hear from you soon 1 erikaloftin reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taraster25 12 Posted January 19, 2013 Thank you everyone. It's nice to know people are going through the same kind if thing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
abbybeep 53 Posted January 19, 2013 Welcome! I'm sure you'll find lots of support and answers on here I just wanted to say that I decided to have weight loss surgery in order to be able to have children one day. I was 252lbs at my heaviest and had PCOs. I just knew it wouldn't happen. Obviously, I think you're doing the right thing here. Again, welcome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nikkiba75 276 Posted January 19, 2013 Welcome Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
erikaloftin 62 Posted January 19, 2013 Is love to support each other through this! There is a link to my blog in my signature. You should start one! It's a great way for me to sort through my feelings and struggles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
michelecaples 224 Posted January 19, 2013 Great decision and bedt of luck to you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
