Newbie with Questions
Hello All,
I have been following the threads for a few days and figured it would be ok to post. I am on the east coast so will not be able to make use of services of Dr. Callery. But I believe I have found a good Dr. at East Carolina School of Medicine.
Anyway, I have questions as you can guess by the title. A little background first....I am 43, male, computer tech, married w/children 5'6" and 275.
I am in the beginning stages of considering the Gastric Bypass and I have made an initial appointment.
Now to my questions: (i'm sure you have heard them all)
How do you (and how can I) deal with such a drastically modified diet for the rest of my life when you/I could not before??
Could someone please describe "dumping"??
Is Sugar out forever?? (seems related to dumping)
Someone posted about a "drain" they have. Is this part of the operation like on a temporary basis? The purpose?
Where are the stories of the failures??? There have to be some. I would be interested in knowing why it did not work out for some.
Lastly, I do not consider myself a chronic overeater, although I do eat until full at meals. I have ALWAYS been overweight and am getting bigger by eating somewhat "normally". I do not have any health problems common to morbidly obese people, YET. But my body is starting to give up...at this rate will be a cripple eventually.
In your opinion, would this gastric bypass be a good move for me based on the small amount of info i have given?
I would like to congratulate you all on such a brave move to change your life. I hope I can only be so strong. Thanks for the answers.
Mike
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