I have not had and I have reservations about the long term affects, and wonder what implications it has for health. From the many programmes I have seen on it the best practice is for people to have assessment for suitability not just physical but psychological aswell. Your doctor can't make you have the surgery if you don't want it. At the end of the day it is your choice.Has anybody had it? I was offered it today and refused but my doc insisted. It'll be interesting to go and see what is on offer and see what's what. I always thought surgery was silly and we should relearn our eating habits but doc says I've had 63 years and Atkins isn't working. I said it is if I stick to it!
Far better if you can manage it without, and it sounds like you have the will and determination to try your utmost @Ditto so keep posting and asking questions, we will support you as much as we possibly can!
The problem is most of it as I understand is not reversible they reconfigure the digestive system. Gastric Bands can be removed or deflated.One of our former members had the surgery and it worked initially, but after a couple of years she started gaining again and ended up having the surgery reversed
As in "You'd be nice if you lost the weight" and when I got to 12 stones they thought I was obese. Wish I was 12 stones now!
The ones I have seen the thing with alot of thoose featured , there deep seated issues that are not always addressed.I don't know what kind I will be offered. It's going to be interesting finding out. I've never seen the point myself when watching the documentaries on television because the people all lose weight by themselves first, I'm thinking why couldn't they just carry on.
I'm a food addict though. I was fat before it was fashionable. Everybody seems to be fat these days. Back in the day I was considered fat at 9stones 3pounds!
My sister said why couldn't they offer you this years ago instead of waiting till you're 63. Does seem a bit late in the day to be bothering maybe?
Really good luck what ever you decide to doI don't know what kind I will be offered. It's going to be interesting finding out. I've never seen the point myself when watching the documentaries on television because the people all lose weight by themselves first, I'm thinking why couldn't they just carry on.
I'm a food addict though. I was fat before it was fashionable. Everybody seems to be fat these days. Back in the day I was considered fat at 9stones 3pounds!
My sister said why couldn't they offer you this years ago instead of waiting till you're 63. Does seem a bit late in the day to be bothering maybe?
This used to be a side affect that happened after gastric surgery for ulcers back when they used to do quite radical surgery for ulcers.
I didn't know Anne Rice is diabetic! It's amazing how many people are. I've decided against the surgery, I'll just do Atkins properly and stop messing about pigging out. Can't now anyway if I am diabetic (still don't think I am)
No I have not and not even seen or heard of the Vampire Diaries.She's an author, writes the Vampire Diaries which have been made into films now, you might have seen Interview With The Vampire? She's quite eccentric from what I can gather.
Well, I don't think she'd be everybody's cup of tea but she is or was very popular.
Ah! I know who you mean nowShe's an author, writes the Vampire Diaries which have been made into films now, you might have seen Interview With The Vampire? She's quite eccentric from what I can gather.
