Made a HUGE decision -- scared

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Registered: 01-27-2004
Made a HUGE decision -- scared
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Tue, 06-22-2004 - 5:41pm
I'm talking to my doctor Friday about having gastric bypass surgery.

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Registered: 04-26-2003
Tue, 06-22-2004 - 7:52pm
I totally support your decision, LadyIrish. I know it was a hard one and you put a lot of thought into it. I wish you the best. I've personally known 3 people who've done bariatric surgery (two bypassess and a banding) and all were extremely happy with the decision.

Good luck,

Erin

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Tue, 06-22-2004 - 7:53pm
Have you talked to your doctor about your fear? Best wishes to you--forte
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Registered: 11-04-2003
Tue, 06-22-2004 - 8:18pm
I'm sure that was a tough decision to make, I've thought about it myself before.
 
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Registered: 02-17-2004
Tue, 06-22-2004 - 8:29pm
LadyIrish - Wishing you positive thoughts and a lot of strength. My father is thinking about having it done as well. I wish you the best of luck.

Kerry

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Registered: 06-16-2004
Tue, 06-22-2004 - 11:09pm
Ladyirish,

I too weigh over 400 pounds and am considering the bypass surgery. I can understand what it's like to feel the way you do. Anyways, I just wanted to wish you the best of luck and keep us posted.

Have a good day,

Becca

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Registered: 01-04-2004
Wed, 06-23-2004 - 6:56am
Good luck, Ladyirish! I understand you being afraid (I've never had any kind of surgery, either) but talk to your doctor about your fears and I'm sure that will help. And no, you're not a failure for going this route. If anything, I think it takes a lot of guts. I wish you the best of luck and keep us posted! And remember, we're here for you if you need support or encouragement :)

~~Linda

~~Linda

 

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Registered: 06-16-2004
Wed, 06-23-2004 - 10:27am

LadyIrish,

 

  Shawna