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Originally Posted by Corrine
Well, things seem to be moving rather quickly for me so finding this forum has been a blessing.
It was only this past Monday that gastric bypass surgery was even mentioned to me. I was at the hospital on Monday for them to look at a hernia that'd started causing me problems. The doc said it could be reduced but that unless I lost weight, it'd probably be back in 5 years. I currently weigh 280lb (5"5" tall, 52 year old female).
I'm attending a class tomorrow which came as a bit of a shock but given the amount of pain and discomfort I've been in for the past few weeks, they felt it best get to attend the class sooner so that I had at least some of the information needed to make an informed decision.
So.... that's where I am right now. Knowing practically nothing about it - frightened - confused - trying to find out the good, bad and ugly side of going through this procedure.
hugs to you all.
Corrine
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Try picking up "WLS for dummies - lots of info there - good overview too. It is a good thing to do if you want to cram info into your head fast. Then ask all the questions you want here - we're all about honest info. No one will really recommend this surgery to you - you have to make your own decision and you know yourself. Having said that - this tool has made what I could never have done a reality. I do 80% of the work, but that 20% is all I needed. Down 110 pounds so far and with a whole new way of being in the world. I am comfortable! (Though I do get sore when I work out too hard at the gym. Much better than heel spurs though...)
Welcome and good luck in your information gathering!!