Questions Before Deciding

[AshleyTaylerr]

Hi, My name is Ashley. I am 21 years old and 297lbs. I hate that I am that weight. I have struggled my whole life with health issues that have made it a challenge to lose weight. Most recently, I have had the worst lower back pain due to spinal stenosis, Degenerative Disc Disease and 4 herneated discs. I know I am so young for Bariatrics but after seeing a spinal surgeon, she recommends it to me. I have done a lot of research on the types of surgeries and plan to make a consult with a surgeon here soon. But I have a few questions. I have read that your social life will change but they never say how. I believe I have a good support system if that it what they mean. And how mentally impacted do you get when getting the surgery and after surgery?

 

[MamaBearOf4]

Your social life changes from the changes that you have with the surgery. I have not had my surgery yet but I understand it all. Now that I eat as if the surgery is already done I have noticed that I look differently at my friends choice of foods. I don't say nothing to what they eat but I try to be kind when I refuse any of it. You have to watch what you eat closer then normal people. The amount change and the taste changes.

 

[Nanc]

You look great

 

[pdi]

WOW SO WHICH SURGERY DID YOU DO