gaining weight back

Moe128 · May 14, 2008

Great comments. I'm glad I found this forum. It's not as easy as diet and exercise. There are a whole lot of other influences that are even harder than the diet and exercise that people here understand. Thanks for the feedback and you can bet I will listen to all of the imput and focus on making a good decision for me and my health.

plain · May 14, 2008

That's what it's all about, Moe. Do the research and make your own decision.

MarylandMommy · May 14, 2008

It definately sounds like your doctor is "one of those"...meaning people who think that no one needs WLS....my doctor luckily is 1000% behind this.
My mom had Gastric Bypass 3 years ago and she looks AMAZING...plus her health is better than it has ever been. This is the "rough spot" for GB patients because they can start gaining it back around the 3 year mark. People don't realize (not meaning your brother plakeway) that you CAN gain weight after your stomach completely heals.That's why I know Lap Band is right for me because you're not slicing up your innards but you have PERMANENT PORTION CONTROL...that's what I've been calling it since I went to the seminar and THAT is my problem. Lap Band is just a tool in losing weight but it's a tool that I, like many other people, NEED to have. The will is there, the exercising is there...now I Just need the Portion Control and i'll be good!

Goodluck to you and honestly if your doctor is not behind you I'd definately find another doctor. Even if you get the surgery your doctor is not going to really be behind this and do you really want to get a condecending look every time you go to your PCP? Find someone who's supportive!

well stated!:tongue2: