WLS article, I'm so frustrated!

[tspowell 0]

Once I made up my mind I tried not to discuss the sugery with anyone......people do not understand. I had some try to talk me into gastric bypass, but I decided on the realize band instead....I have been so very pleased...yes the weight comes off slower but I am working out at the gym, walking when I play golf and loving the 40 pounds gone!

[Grandma26 1]

That article sounds to me like someone promoting their own product!!

I have friends that had WLS and they all have said this isn't magic, you have to work hard at it. There are time you will be hungry but most times if you follow the plan you are ok.

I can't think of anything, weather it is WW or Atkins or any other weight loss program that at some point you aren't hungry or you gain a few back now and again. It is always going to be an uphill battle, but it will make it that much better when we get to the top!

[Jaffa 5]

She was diagnosed with it, at 16. We were stupid and didn't do any research on it, and just took it for granted that the doctor told us everything we need to know.

The doctor never told us about it causing acne, she has been battling weird breakouts, and we thought it was the Water. She is hungry all the time, and even as fatties are self, we are amazed by how hungry she gets. She has gained a lot of weight in the last 4 years.

Here is the wierd part, we have for the past few years, realized and have been annoyed by the fact that she just seemed "aggressive" by nature. Especially, for a woman. Well we didn't even know that she has elevated testosterone levels. No wonder??? We are learning a lot now.

[OneLangley 0]

I haven't had a good experience, but I want to give you advice anyway. A nurse recently told me to sit down and look at all the medical options. Make a decision on what is comfortable for me and what decision would bring me peace. Once the decision is made, do not let anyone make you feel bad about it, and quickly put them in their place. This is your life, your body, your decision, and no one will live with the outcome but you. I feel most of the time when we really think things through we know within us what is best for us. The nurse continued saying some family members will be unhappy, some friends will be unhappy, and some doctors will disagree with what you decide, but you find what will may you happy.

[sweetbean70 2]

Hello. You should take a moment to read the post on the PCOS board that is here on this forum. It is VERY insightful and reassuring to find out how others w/ the disease are handling it. It helped me tremendously:)