Welcome...this is a great place for info. One thing to keep in mind when you listen to stories of WLS...The news feeds on "horror stories" and covers very little of the success stories. Its not to say that there are not people with health issues relating to WLS, but there are equally or more with health issues who are obese. Its really a personal decision and a lifetime of balance. Key thing for you is to learn as much as you can about the "type" of surgery options ie: lapband, RNY, DS ect and make an educated decision with your doctor about which would be best for you. For me, it was the right choice..I have friends who are obese and I would not recommend it for any of them at this point. (they would not follow the guidelines and rules)
Ask away...thats why we are here.
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Lisa
aka....Canadian Bear and her Canadian Bear Cubs!
Open RNY - Jan 30, 2006
Tummy Tuck - June 4, 2007
314/ 152-157/180
start/ now/goal
BMI 45.7/22.1-24/26.2
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Century Club - Sept 12, 2006
Overweight Club - Oct 19, 2006
One-der-land - Nov 8, 2006
Below Goal - Jan 30, 2007 - 1st Anniversary Date!
Holding Below Goal - 2 year surgery anniversary!
Holding at 155  - 3 year surgery anniversary (Jan 09)
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