Guest guest Posted October 10, 2001 Report Share Posted October 10, 2001 Hiya, I am not close to surgery yet, but I really understand the flip-flop. Even when faced with a no-option surgery I have felt this way. It is scary to go under the knife and anesthesia. You would be crazy to not feel this way. I don't look at wls as an elective surgery anymore. I am only a 40-41 BMI but I have co-mo's starting to develop out the wall. I also have high pain in knee joints and feet, neck and back. I have had several very severe " un-diagnosable " organ problems that have almost taken my life in the past 3 years. I believe that without the surgery I have 10 so, so years ahead of me and then terrible years until I die. I am 47 years old and this does not make much sense to me. I want a chance at a real life. So is the surgery an option? Not for me. I am fighting a lot of obstacles to get the DS. I have decided I will not get the RNY even if it is the only option available to me here in Colorado at this point. I am praying to find the way for a DS. I will sell myself on street corners if necessary. LOL Just kidding. I can see it now. My big whatevers in red satin. So will I still be scared before surgery? YES. Will I still go through with it? YES! I want a life. I don't have much of one now. Every movement is a struggle. If I died during surgery or in the aftercare would I be mad if I could be around to tell you all? NO. I would still go for it as it gives me my only chance at having a life again. Let me tell you that the last 25 years have been hell for me and maybe that makes a difference in my opinions. But, this is it. Our life, such as it is. I want the chance to live the best I can. I don't want to continue in pain and fear of developing more illness, so surgery is my choice. i Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 10, 2001 Report Share Posted October 10, 2001 I want the chance to live the best I can. I don't want to continue in pain and fear of developing more illness, so surgery is my choice.>>>>> I applaude you, i!!!!! You will not regret this decison, ever! (well you might the first month LOL) I pray everything goes smooth for you to not add unnecessary turmoil for getting approval..... Hugs, Judie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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