Take 2 WLS rescheduled 20 Jan 2010
Jim
I am also Jim and am scheduled for January 13th. I am having trouble getting my wife to back me and I know it is not possible to have the R-Y without her support.
I have been overweight since the late 1950's and have not ever been able to loose and keep it off for any time. I am getting tired of not being able to get into normal clothes. Also I want to be around to see my grandchildren grow up.
I will keep you in my prayers and I hope you will do the same for me.
I am also Jim and am scheduled for January 13th. I am having trouble getting my wife to back me and I know it is not possible to have the R-Y without her support.
I have been overweight since the late 1950's and have not ever been able to loose and keep it off for any time. I am getting tired of not being able to get into normal clothes. Also I want to be around to see my grandchildren grow up.
I will keep you in my prayers and I hope you will do the same for me.
Hi Jim,
At first, my wife too was not very supportive so I fully understand. What has helped is our local support groups. My wife has attended a few with me, and has heard from many WLS survivors. I think that has eased her apprehension. Like you, I'm not a youngster. I have been overweight my entire life, and while I can lose the weight by dieting, I cannot sustain the weight loss.
Do yourself and your wife a favor. Read "A Guide to Weight Loss Surgery" written by Doctor Rhonda Hamilton. Not only is she an MD, but a WLS survivor herself. She does a great job of examining the risks and benefits of WLS and puts everything in layman's terms. She also gives a great reason why DIETS DON'T WORK. I got mine out of the local library. Trust me, I don't like to read books, but I couldn't put this one down.
Good luck with your surgery!
Jim
At first, my wife too was not very supportive so I fully understand. What has helped is our local support groups. My wife has attended a few with me, and has heard from many WLS survivors. I think that has eased her apprehension. Like you, I'm not a youngster. I have been overweight my entire life, and while I can lose the weight by dieting, I cannot sustain the weight loss.
Do yourself and your wife a favor. Read "A Guide to Weight Loss Surgery" written by Doctor Rhonda Hamilton. Not only is she an MD, but a WLS survivor herself. She does a great job of examining the risks and benefits of WLS and puts everything in layman's terms. She also gives a great reason why DIETS DON'T WORK. I got mine out of the local library. Trust me, I don't like to read books, but I couldn't put this one down.
Good luck with your surgery!
Jim
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