Its happening... Its happening

[mantjievanikap 36]

This is my first time on this site so I'm going to ramble, sori guys...anyway I will be having a GB in November... No actual date yet but definitely in Nov. I haven't told any of my family (Bit scared).I have diabetes, cholesterol, HT,Hyperthyroidism and of course Obesity. I use to be on oral hyperglycemic meds but had to be changed to insulin. At that stage my GP offered to forward a referral for bariatric procedure to the hospital that does these procedures. I was so sure it would be declined but alas! They sent me invite to attend. long story short I went thrice to this hospital and on the third time I'm on the list.

I had to go for scope where they found a hiatus hernia and I initially told my family I will have to go for this op to fix it. Now doctor says he will perform the bypass instead of initially fix the hernia and do a sleeve so he don't have to fix the hernia.

My daughter is the only person that has an idea. I do know if the rest of my family know they will dissuade me but I want this so much.

Please tell me if any of you guys are in the same situation or tenderly advise.

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[James Marusek 5,244]

In my case, my wife was the one that suggested that I have gastric bypass surgery. My wife also stayed with me in the hospital for the two days following surgery.

I basically told everyone that I was having surgery. Even strangers on the street. The reaction of most people were either supportive or curious about the operation. The only negative comments I received was from my mother. She is elderly and depends on me and does not want anything to interfere with that help, so she was negative.

[mantjievanikap 36]

You were brave.I on the other hand have 2_reasons Why I haven't told anyone yet.One ,because I don't want my family to worry and 2 I don't want them to dissuade me because I am so near to surgery date.

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[WannabeH 114]

Exciting times for you. I had my op in Jan 16, and in 8 months I've transformed into a new person. I wish you all the best.

[mantjievanikap 36]

Thankyou

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