Sad, scared, questions on after care
I see my surgeon on Monday and I currently have lapband, which has not worked for me even though I have followed the rules. Exercise has been hard because of chronic rheumaoid arthritis pain and fibromylagia. I am currently on pain meds and increasing my exercise level...thank goodness...lol
When I see my surgeon Monday I am asking him about getting GB. I know neither surgery is a "miracle pill" and is only a tool. I am thinking GB may have been the surgery I should have done first off, but so many people where telling me to do the lapband because they didn't want me to die from getting GB. Well I did the lapband and am not a success at all with it, no matter how hard I have worked so darn hard and obeyed the rules. I am in tears over this and feel like a BIG failure. I want so bad to be healthy and be able to move around better. I can't stand this anymore. I am not even sure my surgeon will let me get the GB, but I am talking with him about it. I had LB 1.5 yrs ago.
My dad died of a heart attack at 44 yrs old and I am 40. I am afraid I don't have much longer to live and that is why I am now thinking of GB. I am not trying to find an easy way, I just want to live a healthier and longer life.
From all the posts I have read the GB option is not easy at all and alot more involved then getting the lapband because of the stomach removal and intestinal rerouting. To be honest I am scared to death of the surgery, but I am also scared to death I won't live long. I want to see my grandbabies grow up....I don't have any YET, but when I do, I want to see them grow up.
My one question is how much care do you need at home after surgery and for how long? My husband works a lot and I need to know if he will need to take off or if I will need to get someone to come stay with me. I have a neighbor/friend who can check in on me from time to time. For me it took me a couple weeks to heal with the LB. If I have read correctly it seems like it takes 6-8 weeks to heal with the GB enough to get around good. But I need to know about how long I will need someone 24/7 around me to help me.
I also want to be able to look in the mirror too and smile instead of crying at how fat I am. I want to live my life and feel better instead of depressed and tired all the time. I want to be healthy!!!!
Any other advise you can offer would be appreciated. I need all the support and information I can get. I admire all of you for how far you have come the success you all have achieved.
LavenderRose
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