Hi all,
I've been lurking for a couple weeks. Just wanted to introduce myself. I started considering gastric bypass a month ago. Before that I had a lot of fear. It was all based on my father who had it. He was over 500 lbs and had gastric bypass a couple years ago, he has lost over 200 lbs. But now is gaining the weight back, eating all his old foods, pretty much killing himself. Refuses to get support and has turned to other addictions, pain killers and some illegal drugs. Anyway, I always said I will NEVER have surgery.
So last month I was diagnosed with HBP at 30 yrs old! And I have 2 young children at home that I worried I might not be around to see them graduate. So I started researching about it secretly, hiding it from my husband. It was funny, I would sit and read the books, trying to hide the titles. But have you all noticed how all the weight loss surgery books have "weight loss surgery" HUGE on the side and front
As I researched, I started to feel much more confortable about the surgery, no fear, just a lot of hope that there might be a solution for me.
So I finally admitted to my husband, a week later, that I was thinking about it. He said he already knew, he saw the books. So we talked about it alot. I shared all my research, he was surprised how much thought I put into it. Then he was willing to go to the free seminar at one of the hospitals. I was SO grateful for the support.
Insurance covers the surgery, just need a referral from PCP. She has done that. Now just waiting on the surgeon to set up a appointment.
I'm excited about this forum, it has been a HUGE help in my decisions so far. Thank you!
Dawn
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