Comments on: Contemplating… http://bariatriccommunity.com/blog/main-blog-posts/contemplating Sat, 19 May 2012 12:23:48 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: berrigirl http://bariatriccommunity.com/blog/main-blog-posts/contemplating/comment-page-1#comment-141 berrigirl Sun, 17 Jan 2010 21:37:57 +0000 http://bariatriccommunity.com/blog/?p=182#comment-141 Thank you so much for replying...I'm glad we could both help you out and what to look for and not...But please never hesitate on asking me questions...I'm very truthful...It's a pleasure to meet you... Thank you, Berrigirl Thank you so much for replying…I’m glad we could both help you out and what to look for and not…But please never hesitate on asking me questions…I’m very truthful…It’s a pleasure to meet you…

Thank you,
Berrigirl

]]> By: Linda J http://bariatriccommunity.com/blog/main-blog-posts/contemplating/comment-page-1#comment-140 Linda J Sun, 17 Jan 2010 21:30:00 +0000 http://bariatriccommunity.com/blog/?p=182#comment-140 One of our support meetings (also in Indiana) was about complications and it was the best meeting we had. Some were freaked out, but I thought it gave me a heads up on what to look for and what to NOT ignore! I'd love to have a tummy tuck, but it isn't insured. I had twins 33 years ago, big whopper twins and have had an unsightly stomach ever since and now the weightloss has made it worse. I just do not know if I am up for the pain or another big recovery. It is from you and meltingmama that I even learn about complications. So I thank you. One of our support meetings (also in Indiana) was about complications and it was the best meeting we had. Some were freaked out, but I thought it gave me a heads up on what to look for and what to NOT ignore! I’d love to have a tummy tuck, but it isn’t insured. I had twins 33 years ago, big whopper twins and have had an unsightly stomach ever since and now the weightloss has made it worse. I just do not know if I am up for the pain or another big recovery. It is from you and meltingmama that I even learn about complications. So I thank you.

]]> By: Mandy http://bariatriccommunity.com/blog/main-blog-posts/contemplating/comment-page-1#comment-138 Mandy Fri, 15 Jan 2010 19:39:37 +0000 http://bariatriccommunity.com/blog/?p=182#comment-138 I personally don't "need" a tummy tuck but kinda want one. You are normal to be worried about waking up due to your sugar issues but honestly I doubt that would happen. A respectable surgeon would have an anesthesiologist in the room the whole time monitoring your vitals and they'd be able to tell if you were coming to and would give you more drugs to keep you under ( I checked into that before my surgeries b/c I was worried too). So I say go for it! I'd have to pay cash since I don't have skin folds but would love one. My tummy is ick with all the scars and stretched skin and such. :( As far as the support group, I say give them a try. People need to hear the truth and that means good and ugly. If they aren't there to support everyone, even those with negative things to say, then perhaps they should rethink what a "support" group means. Best of luck dear. I personally don’t “need” a tummy tuck but kinda want one. You are normal to be worried about waking up due to your sugar issues but honestly I doubt that would happen. A respectable surgeon would have an anesthesiologist in the room the whole time monitoring your vitals and they’d be able to tell if you were coming to and would give you more drugs to keep you under ( I checked into that before my surgeries b/c I was worried too). So I say go for it! I’d have to pay cash since I don’t have skin folds but would love one. My tummy is ick with all the scars and stretched skin and such. :(

As far as the support group, I say give them a try. People need to hear the truth and that means good and ugly. If they aren’t there to support everyone, even those with negative things to say, then perhaps they should rethink what a “support” group means. Best of luck dear.

]]> By: berrigirl http://bariatriccommunity.com/blog/main-blog-posts/contemplating/comment-page-1#comment-134 berrigirl Wed, 13 Jan 2010 21:13:20 +0000 http://bariatriccommunity.com/blog/?p=182#comment-134 Maybe I should go next month to see what it's all about...I guess I'm judging them before I even go in...So I'm not giving them a fair chance either...That is my fault and I take the blame for it... Thank you for saying that, it would be a pleasure being in your WLS group...But I am in a way on Twitter... Berrigirl Maybe I should go next month to see what it’s all about…I guess I’m judging them before I even go in…So I’m not giving them a fair chance either…That is my fault and I take the blame for it…

Thank you for saying that, it would be a pleasure being in your WLS group…But I am in a way on Twitter…

Berrigirl

]]> By: Kasey http://bariatriccommunity.com/blog/main-blog-posts/contemplating/comment-page-1#comment-133 Kasey Wed, 13 Jan 2010 21:05:37 +0000 http://bariatriccommunity.com/blog/?p=182#comment-133 I think u should go back to the meetings. U never know, u may have some issues that someone else has..or in the future some of the people may have complications also, and maybe they will need someone to speak with. Im sure not all of them are having a perfect time after their WLS's. And you are not the odd man out for telling your story. If you were to come into my meeting, I would welcome you with open arms and would love to hear your story. Im sure they would also. :) Id give it try :) Cant hurt! I think u should go back to the meetings. U never know, u may have some issues that someone else has..or in the future some of the people may have complications also, and maybe they will need someone to speak with. Im sure not all of them are having a perfect time after their WLS’s. And you are not the odd man out for telling your story. If you were to come into my meeting, I would welcome you with open arms and would love to hear your story. Im sure they would also. :) Id give it try :) Cant hurt!

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