What is Gastric Bypass Surgery?

What is Gastric Bypass Surgery?

Gastric bypass surgery is a part of a major change in your life and you may find or be finding that your loved one is resisting you in your decision. Much of their resistance is valid and should be listened to.
They will understandably fear the surgery. It is major and invasive. There is a risk that you will develop complications and die. No one wants to lose their loved one, especially if they feel that the surgery that is about to be performed isn’t necessary.
Of course gastric bypass surgery is often necessary and is even considered a last resort measure because its so drastic. While your loved ones care about you they can’t be you and may not realize how much pain you may be in emotionally or physically. Its important to sit with them and discuss the surgery, even include them in each step you go through on your way to have gastric bypass surgery. This will help them to feel more secure and more knowledgeable about what you are undergoing.
After the gastric bypass surgery you will be losing weight rapidly and will be on a new diet, basically a new lifestyle, which your loved one may find hard to deal with. The whole new you may cause some insecurity. Natural thoughts will run through their heads, such as ‘She’s losing so much weight will she still want me?’ Or they may fear becoming inferior in the relationship because you are changing and they aren’t.
This is a very fragile time emotionally for the both of you and its important to stay connected. Tell your loved one that their support is what helps you be a better person. And reciprocate their love and support by working 100% to support them as much as they support you and more.
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