Hi I am Lisa!! I has my gastric Bypass RNY done on 4/5/2010! Yes it was a great decision and I would do it all over again. I went into my story yesterday a little and I am going to do a series on weight loss surgery in general. I would love questions! If you want information on a topic please let me know!
Thinking about weight loss surgery?
That really the first step. This is a big decision for anyone. Do your research and do more research. Making the right type weight loss surgery is important as well.
The decision about whether to undergo obesity surgery is fairly complex and most importantly, very personal. You must understand that weight-loss surgery is a major undertaking, and though most patients enjoy an improvement in obesity-related health conditions and self-esteem after successful surgery, these results should not be the overriding motivation for having the procedure.
Deciding to undergo a bariatric surgical procedure will change your life in a dramatic and permanent way, so there’s no such thing as too much careful consideration. Even if you are interested in having surgery, your goals should be to live better, healthier and longer. To get skinny is not a reason. Your health is the most important. I strongly advise you be honest with yourself as I was not. I had no really complications except Arthritis I wanted to get skinny! Well I did maybe too thin..
For all these reasons, you should make the decision to have weight-loss surgery only after careful consideration and consultation. I recommend going to your primary care physician. He advise best if you are a candidate for the surgery and if he belongs to a hospital network (even if he does not) they can send a referral. But don't take their word for it.. do your research.
-Once you get a referral or find a qualified surgeon on your own. The surgeon should answer your questions clearly and explain the exact details of the procedure and what procedure is best for you. They should go over of the recovery period and the reality of the follow-up care that will be required. A surgery date WILL NOT be scheduled. So if you think yes I want weight loss surgery and you see a surgeon you will need to see a dietitian and a psychiatrist. You will need to be ready! Your body is being changed forever (unless you are getting the band) You can not go back to your old eating ways and mentally you will need to be prepared.
Weight-loss surgery will only succeed when the patient makes a lifelong commitment. Some of the challenges facing a person after weight-loss surgery can be unexpected. Lifestyle changes can strain relationships within families and between married couples. To help patients achieve their goals and deal with the changes surgery and weight-loss can bring, most bariatric surgeons offer follow-up care that includes support groups, dietitians and other forms of continuing education.
Ultimately, the decision to have the procedure is up to you. After having heard all the information, you must decide if the benefits outweigh the side effects and potential complications. Remember, this surgery is only a tool. Your ultimate success depends on strict adherence to the recommended dietary, exercise and lifestyle changes.
The following are considerations that help determine whether or not a patient should have gastric bypass surgery:
- Weight
- Surgery is only offered when a patient is so heavy that they meet the medical definition of morbid obesity and have failed dietary and medical management of this problem. For patients who do not meet these criteria, the risk of surgery outweighs the expected health benefits of the weight-loss.
- Ability to comply with therapy
- You must be able to follow the advice of your surgeon, especially regarding dietary habits after surgery. Again, bariatric surgery is only a tool, a patient’s expectations are unrealistic if a patient depends on the procedure to "take care of the weight problem" in some magical way. Dietary habits that we recommend after bariatric surgery are simple and very effective if adhered to. Bariatric surgery is a powerful tool to achieve long-lasting weight-loss if used correctly. You need to comply comply comply... not eating sugar.. not ever again.. no it will happen are you prepared of the sickness you will feel after it? You will need to take multiple vitamins everyday! Maybe even injections down the road. As of right now I am getting iron infusions because my iron is so low. There is a multi vitamin on the market called XFactor. This has aloe and helps us absorb the vitamins better! This is from Plexus and can be found at!
- Get the XFACTOR here!
- I want you to make the right decision for you! Everyone's story is different.
- This is the first step in the Weight Loss Process...
- I want your questions and feedback! What surgery is right for you?I have researched it all and will tell you what I think.I want all your questions!good or bad;email me: LHOSACK93@gmail.com
Before.. over 300 pounds and below at 150
Since we all worked so hard in getting large amounts of weight off why not give it a boost! I also use PLEXUS... These are great products to help you maintain your weight loss and also get the nutrients that we need!!What is PLEXUS?
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