[kasandrich]

Hi All, I am a newbie here, I am type 2 diabetic and did weigh 27st 11lbs or 389lbs.

I am on the list for a bypass op, and I have just got my date through, in the mean time I have started to lose weight with Slimming world, as I was told they wanted me to lose 28lbs before the operation.

The weight loss with SW is going well, I have lost 17.5 lbs in 4 weeks, this diet change and weight loss has done my blood sugar levels a world of good.

I am now starting to have second thoughts about the operation.......should I just keep going as I am?

[SummerBreeze]

How many times have you dieted and regained your weight and more? I think that will answer your question hun, welcome to our family..you BS and many things will improve so fast once you have the surgery

annie~

[mj2903]

Welcome, you have found the best place for support on the web!! Come back often and let us know how things are progressing.

[yvonneiam]

Hi and welcome to our family!!!!!Good luck on your journey

[DocSanae]

Welcome to the board, thank you for joining us.
Congratulations on your date.
(((((HUGS))))) May your journey go well.

[kasandrich]

Thanks for all the support everyone. Its good to have someone to talk to about this, even my GP has only dealt with 2 cases like mine.

[Dr. Mel]

I am now starting to have second thoughts about the operation.......should I just keep going as I am?[/QUOTE]

That is a question that you will have to decide for yourself. I think there are a couple of folks on this board that started the pre-op stuff and just kept doing what they're doing and have done great.

I know one of my patients was wanting to get the band and she started exercising and dieting some. She lost 30 lbs and her cardiologist said she needed to continue her program and not have surgery yet.

I wish there was more I could tell you, but it will have to be your decision on whether or not you get the surgery. If you're having second thoughts, you need to carefully examine them. The WLS is not an "easy" way out, nor is your diet and exercise. It is about *change*, and I mean real everyday for the rest of your life change. Change on the selection of foods, following vitamins, fluids, protein intake as well as the rules (with WLS). It can be done, but how are you ready to change?

Diet and exercise can work for some folks, but also, have you been there, done that and gained the pounds back plus some more? Are you ready to change your lifestyle? Only you can make the decision. I wish you nothing but the best!

I am also glad that you're making choices for a new healthier you!

[lost]

Welcome to the family, unfortunately, you are the only one who can decide to have surgery. congrats at your weightloss thus far. Just be totally honest with yourself, if you think you can keep up with what your doing and keep the weight off, that's great but I couldn't it's all up to you. you might want to even postpone surgery if you feel your not ready, but it has been the best decsion in my life.

[kasandrich]

Everybody is SO positive about WLS, I am aware it is not an easy option, there is no easy option.

[Nell]

Whatever you decide I wish you the best of luck!