Hi there, I am new to this site and new to the world of weight loss surgery.
I have been overweight my whole life, I am now at my heaviest at 130kgs. I have tried really hard over the past year to shed weight and live a healthier lifestyle. I have been to doctors and created eating and exercise plans. My last two efforts got me quite depressed, 1: I didn't get the results I needed to help motivate me and keep me going and 2: the gym and exercise landed me with two bad injuries, first I damaged my left shoulder joint and then I tore all the soft tissue in my lower back.
I have failed so many times and made silly decisions to use such aids as duromine and meal replacement shakes. I have thought long and hard and feel that surgery would be the best option as I am so tired, so very tired of struggling through life and putting myself down all the time.
I am here to connect with people who can relate and hopefully chat to people who have gone through it all.
I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow with a new Dr and I am a little nervous about what to say and how to approach the whole subject?! Should I just come out with it? and tell him I want the surgery or is it best for him to conclude that himself? what should I tell him?.... As I said I am just very nervous about discussing my weight with him and ofcourse terrified that he might tell me that he cannot give me a referral or worse, that it is not a possible option.
Any tips to getting the ball rolling would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks, Lou
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