Pondering my next step

[VAMatthews63]

Hello all,
I'm considering having gastric surgery soon. I had back surgery 5 months again which included 5 steroid blocks. I now have found myself very overweight. I have truly tried to loose the weight by modifying my food intake with noluck; I have even taken diet pill for the last 2 months. I'm heavier now than I was before the pills. I'm become very depressed and feeling hopeless.

[Alynn]

Hi and welcome,

Use the forum and resource and ask plenty of questions and read, read ...read!

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[sraebaer]

Welcome! This is the perfect place for researching and asking questions. I am thrilled with my sleeve, I've spent almost 4 years being a regular-sized person. Priceless.

[Arabella25]

VAMatthews63, depression and hopelessness should not ruin your weight loss goals. There are always alternatives. Have confidence that with your proposed gastric sleeve surgery, you can reach your ideal weight.

[Christie13]

I can tell you that my mood is way better since living life as a sleeved person. I am happier and healthier than ever!

[julieaponte]

I know how you feel. It's very discouraging. I feel like I finally have some hope though with this. I have not spoken with one person yet who has regretted this decision which helps put my mind at ease. I am scheduled for my surgery December 6th and I'm nervous but way more excited to finally feel better inside & out. Best of luck on your journey!

[Briar]

Depression sucks. I know that from experience. Just keep researching and don't be afraid to ask questions. I am having my surgery next month and I'm excited about this new journey in my life.

[knp76]

Ask questions, do your research like everyone else said. I can relate with the depression. I wish you well with whatever you decide to do.

[simplyseahorse]

Welcome! You have come to the right place for questions and encouragement. If I might ask though, do you think the depression is a result of your back surgery or were you already depressed? I suffer from major depression but am able to function enough to work. Otherwise I don’t do much but really hope that doing this surgery and investing in myself will help me to heal in other ways. I barely look in the mirror now. Really had to convince myself that I was worth the trouble of all of this. So yeah, you are in the right place.

[Jeanious]

Welcome. This site is the best for most questions and answers, the people are great.

I'm having my sleeve done on 30/11. I suffer depression and arthritis, I've had my back fused and plated

and I've had a full knee replacement. I lay back feeling sorry for myself and gained so much weight.

Its out of control. This is going to be a fantastic journey that I hope you too will join. Jean

[Lcajnike]

Welcome you are definitely at the right place I am new here too. Everyone here is very helpful. There is so much info and good advise here. So educate yourself.

[ghost_ryder]

I had laminectomy on L5-S1 17 years ago and watched my weight rise over the time post-op. I am now back down to the weight I was pre-injury plus another 10 years. My back feels better than it has in years. If only for that reason, I would do this again and again.