Weightloss Success vs. Program Success

[Guest guest]

Wow, Jodi really got me thinking with the whole " would you rather, "

thing. Darnit, I don't have time to think!!!

I was trying to visualize all the people in my 3D support group and

ticking off what I assume their WLS success are one by one. I though

about one young (around 24-25 yrs old) woman who is looking

absolutely fabulous... body to die for and not one ounce of plastic

surgery. Her skin bounced back beautifully and she is, deservedly,

strutting her stuff now.

So here is my vs. issue. I think she has most certainly succeded at

her weight loss and gained a beautiful new look and attitude but, has

her overall WLS program been successful... according to our (we had

the same) surgeon's guidelines, no. I've watched this lady from the

very beginning of her journey, when she attended meetings prior to

her WLS and up until our last meeting at the beginning of the month.

So far I am aware of at least 2 admissions to the hosp to remove

blockages, one because she decided she wanted a taco and fries within

a couple of months of her WLS. The other blockage occurred because

of something else she ate, but I don't recall what it was.

Lady X admits she can't stand to exercise and continues to eat junk

and is thrilled that the weight came off regardless. Sure, she

succeeded in reaching a healthy weight and all around better health,

but did she succeed at being a good WLS patient?

Toi