Guest guest Posted September 29, 2001 Report Share Posted September 29, 2001 D in NYC said she wondered if she was " fixing something that's not broken " by having WLS at age 35 when she has no co-morbidities. , I just want you to know that I'm 49 (although I cannot believe it!) and weigh 349 pounds. When I was 35 I weighed about 240. It doesn't go away and it doesn't get better. I believe if I had a DS then, my life would have been sooooo much nicer. It's not that I have an unhappy life, but If I could have just done more things with my husband & kids, go on trips, feel comfortable, etc. Also, the younger you are the more chance your elastin in your skin will help keep you from sagging after you lose weight. Your belly won't be so huge so you might not have to have a TummyTuck. Stay on this support group. Read more about the surgery. You may feel the need to try another diet or two or three. If you can't lose it and keep it off, I am convinced this is the " Magic Pill " we've been looking for all these years. It just doesn't come in pill form. Wishing you much luck in your contemplation! ~~ShirleyAnn Pre-op Dr. Welker (Eugene, OR) Waiting for Blue Cross of Calif. to change it's policy on DS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 29, 2001 Report Share Posted September 29, 2001 I wish I would have done this surgery at 20 so I would have more quality in my life instead of the agony I suffered from being too fat and trying everything and failing at every attempt. It is almost never too late but I feel nothing like the present Nadine Michigan DR Hares D/S Oct 2 2001 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 29, 2001 Report Share Posted September 29, 2001 Hi ShirleyAnn, thanks for the reply. I completely understand what you're saying about how things would have been different/better if you had gotten the surgery earlier. I've considered that, believe me. And while I am concerned about fixing something that is not YET broken, I do realize that could change with time. That coupled with the heartfelt sentiment that I want to live the life I should; the one I'm meant to, and not the one I am now. I feel like I owe it to myself to make things better NOW, and not later. After losing my brother at such a young age, it confirmed the mantra I already believed...that life is too short! So we need to live it while we can. I'm sure you understand. Anyway, thanks for the input. I'm almost 100% certain this is the right decision for me, after much contemplation, and am prepared to be brave and forge ahead. I truly realize that for whatever reason, this is my cross to bear in life, even if for unexplainable reasons. I'm sure it's natural to have concerns and fears, but I've slowly but surely come to the point where I'm prepared to " let go and let God, " and have faith that all will work out for the best. Good luck with your insurance struggle. Hang in there. If it's meant to be, it will. Thanks again. ~ D. in NYC pre-op 11/6/01 Dr. Ren > D in NYC said she wondered if she was " fixing something that's not > broken " by having WLS at age 35 when she has no co-morbidities. > > , I just want you to know that I'm 49 (although I cannot believe it!) and > weigh 349 pounds. When I was 35 I weighed about 240. It doesn't go away and it > doesn't get better. > > I believe if I had a DS then, my life would have been sooooo much nicer. It's > not that I have an unhappy life, but If I could have just done more things with > my husband & kids, go on trips, feel comfortable, etc. > > Also, the younger you are the more chance your elastin in your skin will help > keep you from sagging after you lose weight. Your belly won't be so huge so you > might not have to have a TummyTuck. > > Stay on this support group. Read more about the surgery. You may feel the need > to try another diet or two or three. If you can't lose it and keep it off, I am > convinced this is the " Magic Pill " we've been looking for all these years. It > just doesn't come in pill form. > > Wishing you much luck in your contemplation! > > ~~ShirleyAnn > Pre-op Dr. Welker (Eugene, OR) > Waiting for Blue Cross of Calif. to change it's policy on DS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 29, 2001 Report Share Posted September 29, 2001 This is just a little response to 's comment of " If it's meant to be, it will. " My intention is not to critique , but rather as more of a kick in the butt to myself. So what is my point? The only way " I " will ever get this duodenal switch is if I fight like hell. I may win; I may lose... but if I do nothing, I will lose. Elle > . . . .Good luck with your insurance struggle. Hang in there. If it's meant > to be, it will. Thanks again. > ~ D. in NYC > pre-op 11/6/01 > Dr. Ren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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