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[jennyk 0]

Hello my doc wants me to consider gastric bypass. I'm terrified to have surgery... and I don't want to have xtra skin hanging. Any advice?

[Jeepchick42 193]

Besides quitting smoking it was the best decision I've ever made. And I'd do it again in a heartbeat. Don't worry about the surgery. It's usually super quick and the recovery really wasn't bad at all. Just felt like a did a bunch of sit ups.

[terry1118 1,274]

I agree it's the best thing I ever did for myself. Surgery was not as bad as I feared and recovery was faster than expected.

As for the skin, I'd rather have hanging skin than hanging fat. A little hanging skin won't hurt me but the fat definitely was. I'm already feeling so much better! It's a personal choice... :-)

[jennyk 0]

Thanks.. yea alittle won't bother me but I've seen some people who have a lot and I think I would feel more bad about myself then I do now being fat if I have a lot.

[PiRatFamily 5]

Research as much as possible (including complications your surgeon may not share with you) and hopefully that will help.

[shershrinking 53]

Hello my doc wants me to consider gastric bypass. I'm terrified to have surgery... and I don't want to have xtra skin hanging. Any advice?

If you decide to do it you need to find a bariatric "center of excellence" - research well. Get references from people you know. Go to a local support group and ask around

When you feel comfortable sharing more we are here to listen and support you.

I am 54, havent been below 230 since i was 26, and HWt 290... I have bad insulin resistance. I am down to 246 pounds now, and i can walk longer with less pain, but i cant run, and my diabetes is still bad. I am hoping the RouxEnY will reset my hormones and help ease my diabetes. My surgery is Sept 3. I am most anxious about Fluid intake - i love my cold liquids.

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