Guest guest Posted July 22, 2000 Report Share Posted July 22, 2000 Hi. I stumbled into Dr. R's web site a couple of days ago when I started to research WLS. I started with Carnie 's story and it blossomed from there. My questions is how did " ya'll " decide to have the surgery? I have been severely overweight most of my life. Like many of you I have been on every diet out there, and lost, and regained plus some. I guess for me the biggest question is, will I be able to handle the emotions of finally being thin? Although being at goal weight has long been a dream, I could always back off on diets if it got too scary. I don't think I have that option with WLS. I have been going to a therapist weekly for about 5-6 years, so I have her to help me through this (haven't had a chance to let her know that I'm thinking about WLS). I'm just wondering how each of you handled this issue. I know that intellectually I can handle everything about the surgery and its consequences. I don't know about the emotions. Maggi Atlanta, GA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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