I speak from personal experience having had the surgery last August. I won't tell you to do it because you will have to make up your own mind according to your needs and health. I do know it saved my life and made all the difference for me. I was not able to walk in my own home let alone go out and do my own shopping, take care of my home or my husband who is disabled. If I had not done it I would be totally chair or bed bound by now. First, get all the information you can and talk to your doctor. Then research, research, research!! You can get names and locations of surgeons from the web site www.obesityhelp.com There is so much information there you won't believe it. I have lost 97 pounds since last August and am a whole different person. I now walk where I need to and want to. I do my own shopping, have lost three sizes in my clothes, and have more energy than I have for years. My blood pressure is normal and soon I will be able to stop taking it. The surgery won't cure arthritis,(which I still have) but it certainly makes it more bearable. I never had a moment's trouble with any of the things I heard others talk about . I think like other things , you only hear about the bad things and none of the good results. If this helps you or you want to know more Post again and we will figure a way to get in touch. MsDee ... View related article.
