hi guys
Here's my story :
I'm currently trying to conceive, but even though my doctor isn't concerned about my weight, I am. I feel so unhealthy. I'm pre-diabetic, my blood pressure is on the high end of normal, and I just worry about how things are going down hill for me health wise and I'm only 21. I have tried every diet known to man...from starving myself, weight watchers, meal replacement, calorie counting, low carb, high protein, diet pills (herbal and prescribed) and none of these diets have had long term success. My weight has just been steadily increasing and right now I am at the heaviest I've ever been...302lbs. I hate myself for my weight, but at this point it isn't 'oh I want to be thin and pretty etc' it's 'I'm genuinely fearful for my health and need help'. I went to my doctor for help, and was sent to a dietician. She put me on a strict diet for a week and I only lost 1lb...she was expecting much more, and basically suggested I look into lap band surgery because she thinks it's the only thing that will be long term success for me. Problem is, I'm terrified of surgery. I keep thinking about all the what if complications. Can anyone offer me some support or suggestions about this surgery? Or about my fear? I have 12 months to mull this over as that is the waiting period on the surgery.