I'm pre-op for gastric bypass...
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Just SAY NO!!! I am a nurse and this surgery is full of complication after complication. I have seen many post op patients years later and it is never good. This surgery is surgically induced anorexia. You will vomit after every meal. Your hair, nail, and skin will become very brittle. Malnutrition is huge, because this surgery does not teach you to eat right. I encourage you to do more research before you go under the knife. Best of luck to you.
WELL, I'm a nurse too. RN on a Transplant Unit. I see a lot of end stage diseases secondary to obesity related illnesses. I have some of those illnesses. Have you ever seen or even experienced someone who is suffering with diabetes and their kidneys have shut down? Or hypertension for the same thing. How bout someone waiting for a new liver and has end stage liver disease secondary to fatty liver. I would say that these end stages are considerably worse than some of the effects after this kind of surgery. That's not to say that it is 100% safe. Every surgery has its complications. And you are correct, do your homework before selecting a surgeon or facility. I am having mine done at Mayo Clinic. I can only hope for a good outcome. But whatever happens happens. I suffer from an array of debilitating physical symptoms of obesity.
A co-worker of mine, another RN, had another kind of gastric bypass. She nearly died. She was on a ventilator and the works. You know what she said to me the other day when I told her I was considering the surgery? "I don't regret it. If I were asked if I would do it knowing what I went through, I would." She explained that her obesity was killing her. You can't walk without pain. Sleeping is a problem. Mentally and emotionally, you're a wreck. And the list goes on and on....It is an individual experience. I do not discourage anyone. But like other nurse said, do your homework and expect bumps in the road. It doesn't mean you won't do well. There are more cases that do well than those who don't. Best wishes to all.
Kathy
Thank you. I'm not a nurse and I know the first comments are not entirely true. My mother also almost died from initial complications from her gastric bypass. But she has no regrets. She feels wonderful 5 years later and completes 100 mile bike rides through the mountains (something I cannot do at 33). She no longer has sleep apnea, or knee pain. She smiles and loves herself and that is worth every bit of agony we went through with her surgery.
No, this is not for everyone but it also can't be ruled out for everyone either. I will probably have my mom around for many more years than I may have without her surgery. That means everything to me and my family.0 -
i HIGHLY recommend going to therapy after...all of a sudden you have a brand new body, new lifestyle and new outlook on life...please for the love of god go to therapy to learn coping skills (for when you want to revert back to your old lifestyle), they will teach you relaxation therapy, if a person getting a sex change has to go to therapy to learn how to deal with their new lifestyle, so should someone losing more than 100lbs...good luck, i hope it works...but if you're already learning how to live a clean lifestyle...i'd just stick to that0
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I'm 16 months post-op from Gastric Bypass or RNY. I've lost 158 pounds and nearly 70 inches. This surgery saved my life, but it is only a tool, and as with any tool if you don't use it properly then you can hurt yourself and/or break the tool.
Some things you must do...
Make consistently healthy food choices - protein first then vegy's and fresh fruit
Maintain portion control - forever more
Exercise daily
Drink lots of water
Always eat a good breakfast
Keep food and exercise journals
Make sure you get plenty of sleep 7-8 hours
Go to a local support group...take your spouse or support person
Find a good therapist
As you can see, most of these are things that anyone trying to lose weight with or without surgery should be doing. Surgery just gets the ball rolling...the life changes you must make to support the tool and yourself are exactly the same as everyone else fighting the battle of bulge.
Feel free to friend me, there don't seem to be many other WLSers on this site and we need to band together for support.0 -
Regarding weight loss surgery........
My friend and old class mate Linda D. who I love to death as a great friend......
Linda had surgery 6 years ago, lost 115 lbs, very few complications, only one serious one right after surgery, and she looks great
Lindas sister Suzie, had surgery 5 years ago, lost 100 lbs, and now put it all back on plus 15 more, major depression due to death of her 2 sons, she resorted back to eating, both sons were killed because of drugs and drug dealings. Her ex husband is now in prison
Lindas sister Sandy, had surgery 5 years ago, lost 125 lbs, and now put it all back on. Very majorly depressed
Lindas oldest sister Joan, morbidly obese and deathly afraid of surgery ,now weighs in about 400+ , had her first heart attack at 40. Not expected to live past 50. She refuses to acknowledge her morbid obesity and takes comfort in eating . Unhappy marriage.
Lindas co worker Ruth had surgery 3 years ago, had complications while watching a basketball game, died on route to hospital.
Lindas co worker Mike , mother in law had surgery, died 3 days after surgery due to massive fever from infection
Again, these are only statistics of my school mate Lindas sister and friends who are dealing with obesity........You must choose what you think is good for you. I figure you're asking honest questions about weight loss surgery, and there are so many different answers out there, that Id be honest enough and give you a few examples.......
Linda is focused, she used gastric by pass as a tool to lose the weight and keep it off, now 115 lbs lighter
I am focused as well, and using this site as my tool in my journey to lose weight and keep it off, now 104 lbs lighter
Good luck, I hope you find the answer.......Lloyd0 -
I can totally relate to your post. I have also been overweight my whole life and finally wanted to do something about it! I am 6 weeks out of having my gastric bypass surgery and feel great! It's like the others have said though; you still have to work at it! I have a little tiney stomach and yet I still want to eat because that's what I'm used to doing! I track my calories on here to make sure I'm doing what I'm supposed to and go to the gym regularly. I am down 28 lbs and have had no complications or side affects at all! No vomiting or dumping or anything. I, too, have a family memeber who had the surgery about 9 years ago and put back on all her weight. It's still totally up to you and how willing you are to change your life. Good luck and I'm here if you need anything! :-)
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My husband had his surgery (the same one your doc recommended) two years ago, and we couldn't be more pleased with his results. He has lost a whopping 150 lbs and kept it off. There are a few things the doctors don't tell you.
First, he has a VERY hard time tolerating red meat. Just about EVERY time he eats red meat, he vomits. His nutritionist tells him that it has something to do with the way the tissue is formed in mammals.
Second, holidays suck. Your friends and family all gather for a feast of epic proportions, and all you can manage is a few tablespoons of food and you're done. You can still join in the fellowship and what not, but our culture revolves around food and that is a HUGE adjustment.
Third, if you have someone, such as a spouse, roommate, significant other, who is your "eating buddy," that dynamic is going to change. Everyone you live with will be affected. No longer is dinner time a time to connect, because chances are you won't be eating the same things as the other people, or even at the same times. Another big adjustment.
Fourth, if you do attempt to eat with other people, especially in the first 6 months post-op, it's going to be hard for you to keep your feelings to yourself, and it might ruffle some feathers. My husband was constantly looking disgusted when he would look at my plate, because of how much was on it... even if it wasn't a HUGE plate. It always looked HUGE to him, and my feelings would be hurt because he would say things like, "I cannot believe I used to eat that much" or "how can you have room for all that?" Especially with me being overweight, that was difficult to hear.
Fifth, and lastly, get used to wasting food. DO NOT ask your significant other or whomever to finish your plate for you. It's difficult to adjust to cooking less, and that other person does not need to eat your leftovers. I gained my last twenty pounds because of this... and it's not healthy.
Just keep in mind that any adjustments you have to make with your lifestyle due to the surgery will have to also be made by your friends and family. Be patient and kind with them.... their adjustments are voluntary while yours are forced. Good luck!0 -
Oh... and I forgot to tell you... my husband went off his BP meds, and only takes a pill now for his type 2 Diabetes. He no longer suffers from sleep apnea, and he rides his bicycle 16 miles a day... NONE of which would have happened without the surgery! He dieted for 10 years before having the surgery. He started out at 500 lbs, and got down to 350 on his own, but then could not lose anymore, no matter how hard he tried. Now he's a svelte 200 and he actually weighs less now than he did in Junior High School!!!0
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Do it or don't, if you have made your mind up then nothing said on here will change it for you. All I can say is that I have concluded my own over eating and general sedantry lifestyle before was entirely my own fault, nothing to do with society or my upbringing or any other vague excuse, and it has taken all my resolve and tenacity to stick with the diet and fitness regime to the point where I'm happy with my status.
Like yourself and many others I have suffered from low estime for years, letting myself go until clothes (in England anyway) that fit were hard to come by, now I'm actually just above my ideal BMI ((thankfully I'm only this heavy because I have a larger physique due to throwing weights around), and people at work are telling me I've lost too much weight, just goes to show what can be done with ALOT of will power.
If you go for it then good luck to you, if you don't and still lose the weight, then will will have worked hard for it, and I believe you will appreciate it more.
Take care and toodle pip!!
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This is my first post! Anyways, I had a very good friend undergo lapband over the winter. Instantly she became a "different person" and not in a good way. Her husband, who did tons of research, told me that the divorce rate among weight loss surgery receipients is something like 80%. Sure enough, she got herself a trainer, spends all day at the gym, leaving the kids home alone, eats very little when people are watching and has lost about 90 pounds. Unfortunately, she has changed soo much as a person, totally due to the surgery, that her 18 year marriage is over and she wants to file for divorce.
So, there are "other things to consider" when thinking of such drastic measures. If she did the gym and ate as she eats now there would have been no need for the surgery.0 -
Happily Single.......your post reminded me of something that I forgot about my school mate Linda and her sisters. Sad thing, she barely talks now to any of them. See, when they were all losing weight together , they all supported each other, and helped each other out. Ok, then when the sister Sandy started " sneaking" food and got caught, the other sisters erupted.........needless to say, ...DRAMA
Tons of it ,then the one accused the other of eating bad foods that would kinda go straight thru you, if you know what I mean.....I think its called " dumping" where the food that the sisters were eating was bad, but it would go straight thru .......
Ok, well more drama, the one started looking hot, and started going out to clubs after work with her girl friends, and thats why her husband got all weirded out, and ended up doing drugs and then went to prison....Strike 3, he had a bad past.....again, I know its no excuse to do drugs, but when his wife was out partying , he lost it......sad
Now, the sisters barely if anything, talk.....and the kids were drug into the drama, so they barely speak. All because of sibling rivalery..
Interesting note, my nephews wife had the surgery, when she was in her late 20s, lost 125 lbs, divorced him, got remarried, got divorced from the 2nd husband, and now shes gained back most of her weight.........so, I guess some of these procedures can cause problems. I didnt elaborate to the original poster, as every family is indeed different, but I do know that statistics show, over 80% of people who do go thru it, get divorced..........weird................Take care, Lloyd0 -
A little over a year ago I was just starting the process for a RNY type surgery. I felt like it was the only way. I've been over weight since I was about 8 years old and no diet, ever worked. They said that it would take about 1 year to get through the process and have my surgery. 1 year and over 100 lbs later I decided I didn't need it.
My advice would be to commit now to the lifestyle changes you're going to have to soon anyway and use the time that you have to track your food, exercise, and be healthier. Then when the surgery gets closer really look and see weather you think you can do this on your own. Maybe you will need the addition help, and maybe you'll be ready to finish the journey without the help.
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I see WLS as a "last chance" kind of thing. It's a severe operation that can cause lifelong complications. Many people have crazy medical complications due to the surgery that they totally weren't expecting, and not to mention, every time you go into major surgery like this you are really risking your life. Sweetie if you aren't suffering medical issues that cause you to need to lose weight RIGHT NOW, then I recommend doing it the "old fashioned way". Wow, girl, you're a 26 year old with only 100 lbs to lose. Sweetie, you can totally do this yourself. Just make some healthy lifestyle changes! I'm on my way to losing 245 lbs! And girl, I KNOW I can do it. If you only have 100 lbs to lose, please please only get surgery if you honestly feel like it is IMPOSSIBLE for you to make healthy changes for yourself by eating smaller portions, healthier foods, and exercising more.
IF you come to the conclusion that surgery is the ONLY option then please watch this video made by a girl who underwent WLS:
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for those congratulating her 100 pound losss.......her post says 10 pounds lost.0
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Just SAY NO!!! I am a nurse and this surgery is full of complication after complication. I have seen many post op patients years later and it is never good. This surgery is surgically induced anorexia. You will vomit after every meal. Your hair, nail, and skin will become very brittle. Malnutrition is huge, because this surgery does not teach you to eat right. I encourage you to do more research before you go under the knife. Best of luck to you.
Couldn't agree with you more. IMO this is a quick fix for lazy people. I am sorry that it may sound rude but anyone that wants it bad enough can lose weight with proper diet and exercise.
Wow!!! Lazy people......:-( Yes,,,so SAD indeed. I just pray for people with these interesting and narrow minded opinions and statements. It doesn't sound rude. It sounds like a person who has never walked in a super morbibly obese person shoes and has no empathy for their issues. And narrows it down to plain old LAZY. Again all I can say is WOW!
Sweetie, she only has 100 lbs to lose. I wouldn't exactly call her "super morbidly obese".0 -
i had a friend whos mother died from complications of this surgery and it has scared me to death ever since that happened. i would get a nutritionist and a personal trainer instead. i am just concerned for anyone who is considering this! if you have already lost 10 lbs then you know that you can do it again and again until all the weight is off!!! set smaller goals and you will get there.0
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There is an alternative that is working. Don't know where to find one where you live but I am sure it can be done.
Hypnotic gastric band. You are hypnotized and under hypnosis the sounds and smells of the surgery occur and the suggestions are such that you look eat and feel as if you have weight loss surgery. I believe it is been done successfully in Spain or the programs developers came from spain... look into it... what have you got to lose but weight. They are finding it as effective as WLS>..and without associated risks.... with same results.... Best wishes.0 -
I agree with many others on here, gastric bypass has a lot of downfalls and can be very risky. You've already shown yourself you can lose the weight so I think you should keep on doing what you've been doing and continue on your journey. Have you ever seen the show the Biggest Loser? There are so many contestants on that show whose doctors have pushed for the surgery in the past. These doctors are looking to make a buck instead of pushing you in the right direction: good old fashioned diet and exercise. I would love to help you on your journey. I believe you can do it without surgery! Add me as a friend and I'd love to help you keep motivated along the way.0
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People are so judgemental of people who have had weight loss surgery. Why? What does it matter to you?
I've seen people not say "hey, you've lost weight you look great" to a friend of mine because they know she did it with weight loss surgery. Pure cattyness. Well, she didn't just magically lose the weight, she still had to have guidelines to keep and follow and she now exercises. Had she not had the surgery, she would most likely be dead. But I guess her tombstone could have said "here lies Melissa, at least she didn't take the easy way out". Geez.
Where are the success stories? Only the horror stories, or my aunt's friends, sister's husband's friend gained his weight back. There are many more success stories, but the sad thing is the attitude of most people looking down on weight loss surgery makes people keep it a secret. The person you know who "eats less, moves more" and has done well, could be a gastric bypass or lap band person scared to tell the truth because of peoples bias. I know quite a few who do this.
Many "dieters" are just like ex smokers who look down on smokers... It amazes me time and time again. I quit smoking using nicotine replacement, guess I cheated huh.0 -
People are so judgemental of people who have had weight loss surgery. Why? What does it matter to you?
I've seen people not say "hey, you've lost weight you look great" to a friend of mine because they know she did it with weight loss surgery. Pure cattyness. Well, she didn't just magically lose the weight, she still had to have guidelines to keep and follow and she now exercises. Had she not had the surgery, she would most likely be dead. But I guess her tombstone could have said "here lies Melissa, at least she didn't take the easy way out". Geez.
Where are the success stories? Only the horror stories, or my aunt's friends, sister's husband's friend gained his weight back. There are many more success stories, but the sad thing is the attitude of most people looking down on weight loss surgery makes people keep it a secret. The person you know who "eats less, moves more" and has done well, could be a gastric bypass or lap band person scared to tell the truth because of peoples bias. I know quite a few who do this.
Many "dieters" are just like ex smokers who look down on smokers... It amazes me time and time again. I quit smoking using nicotine replacement, guess I cheated huh.
I think to most people who are telling the "horror stories" it is about total overall health rather than just weight loss. Sure, you'll lose weight doing the surgeries...but with all the side effects and the fact that you can't eat red meat without puking or drink anything carbonated without the fear of stomach swelling...I believe that those opposed to the surgeries are looking past simply weight loss and trying to help others see the negative affects these surgeries have. Nobody is judging or harrassing folks who have or are thinking about having these procedures done.
I honestly can't count on one hand the "negative" effects of a well balanced diet and exercise. Not only do you lose weight, but you improve organ functions, heart and lung efficiency, etc, etc, etc, without fear of having to limit your food intake or might get sick or worse.
But I do disagree that people who have the surgery are "lazy." Lazy would be gaining more weight for lack of any action...0 -
Wow there's some negativity on this thread.:grumble:
Weight loss surgery isn't the right choice for everyone, but those who have chosen to undergo it should be supported, not disparaged. As PuppyBandit says, giving up smoking with the help of nicotine replacement isn't seen as cheating so why should weight loss surgery?
In my opinion, the only cheating that goes on are the people who resort to drugs to suppress their appetite - they are not educating themselves to eat healthy, smaller portions of food at all, they eat minimally because they don't feel hungry. But that's just the way I see it.
To everyone who has undergone, or is going to have, weight loss surgery - good luck:drinker:0 -
I keep seeing people state that weight loss surgery causes baggy skin due to the speed of weight loss. People who are candidates for weight loss surgery have quite a bit of weight to lose, and have had it for a long period of time. Those two facts are bigger contributors to the excess skin than the speed of the weight loss. If you stretch sin out far enough for long enough, it loses its elasticity.0
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Hello there!
Good for you for realizing that you need help in order to keep the weight off. Please keep in mind that you will run into people who are very critical of those who have opted for weight loss surgery (even though I swear this was supposed to be a SUPPORTIVE community forum). There ARE some other people, myself included, who have had weight loss surgery and WILL be supportive and encouraging. Feel free to send me a friend request. There are people on this site who have been there and will help you along your journey.
I am sure that you have done your research and thought long and hard about opting for surgery. Unlike what most judgemental, uneducated, and criticizing people will say, those who have actually had the surgery know that is is NOT a "quick fix". It is a TOOL to help you in your journey. Just like weight watchers, Jenny Craig, and other programs that people shell out a bunch of money for -- it is a TOOL not all cure all, fix all. Yes, YOU still have to do the work. YOU HAVE to be accountable and follow your doctor's orders. They WILL tell you what foods you can eat and what you SHOULD/NEED to AVOID and HOW MUCH how should consume in order to be SUCCESSFUL. YOU will still need to make better decisions. YOU WILL NEED to start some kind of exercise regimen in order to take the weight off CORRECTLY.
Wow... when you put it like that, it's really NOT a quick fix, now is it? There ARE rules to follow, protocol for what you can eat and when and FOLLOW UPS. A good program will offer support groups as well.
Yes, there are SOME (NOT ALL) people that DO NOT follow the rules/guidelines that are set forth with weight loss surgery. There are SOME people who do this for the WRONG reasons. But for every one or two of those "lazy" people, there are A TON more of us that are doing what we need to be doing. You will find some incredibly amazing, motivating and best of all, SUPPORTIVE friends on here that will INSPIRE you and be there to answer any questions you may have.
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My mother had this surgery done 3 years ago this month...She has lost alot of weight, but has a alot of saggy skin left, even after the tucks. She hasn't had a huge host of problems, though personally it is annoying to be around her and to hear her constantly tell me I need to lose weight I should look into the surgery ect. She does have to take extra vitamins and stuff her drs give her b/c her body is constantly starving itself and she stays in a malnourished state.0
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Hi. I'm Lisa. Here's just a little information that I know and would like for you to consider. I had the lap band done about 5 years ago. I was at 280 lbs and only 5'3" tall...basically a beach ball. I'm now at 116 lbs. and loving life. It's has taken a while and a little (repeat little) effort on my part. Now I have some friends who have had this surgery and not seen as great results because they didn't use the band as a tool to dieting...so. But in the end, I'm so glad I did the band instead of gastric bypass. My sister opted for gastric bypass. She dropped her weight immediately; from 350 lbs to 160 lbs. She seemed to be doing great. Has to really watch ANY type of sugar intake, but we all thought she was great. Until now, 3 years after her surgery. She's not maintaining enough nutrients in her system. Everyday, twice a day, she has to take a huge handful of vitamins..and then even has to drink liquid vitamins on top of it. She is feeling drained and weak all the time. She has even had two major seizures that landed her into ICU and we thought we lost her. Because of her malnutrition (directly related to the band), she has to take seizure medication - which is now causing her to gain weight. It's a viscous circle.
Now, I know...everyone is different..but this is the third person I know who has had problems with the bypass. Not one person I know has had problems with the lap band. The lapband may take a little longer to see results, but the results are healthy and your in control of the situation at all time. I didn't send this email to you to discourage you, but just to consider all the facts that people don't share with you before the surgery. Wishing you the best with what ever you may decide to do!! L0 -
I too am a nurse and take calls everyday from people who have had this surgery. After talking with these people I would never have this surgery done. It's scary how many problems these people have and the procedure is permanent. I don't want to be a downer in your decision, but it is a big one! And you are so very young. I wish you luck and recommend that you continue to reach out to others who have had this surgery so you can make an informed decision before you alter your s
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I just want to add that I don't feel that anyone is being negative about your choices. I have never considered weight loss surgery as "cheating". Weight loss takes work, a lot if work and I know that weight loss surgery is a lot of work. With all of the preparing for it, usually a years worth of preparations. Then after surgery is a lifetime of eating a certain way to take Care of your new body. I think if you have researched this thoroughly and if you know what you want, then go for it. I am thinking that you would like to hear both sides of the coin since you reached out for the information. I think it was a great idea to do. Unfortunately everything in life has at least 2 sides to consider and I think you are getting a lot of good replies. Hang in there and you will make the decision that is right for you.0
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I am totally anti-weight loss surgery of any kind. I've seen all kinds of scenarios w/ gastric bypass. Just like the other posters said, I've known ppl who have vomited after every meal after surgery, I've seen people who had to go on diabetic type diets permanently because the surgery has damaged their ability to process and breakdown sugars, I've seen people who only lost maybe 50 lbs at the most, hernias are very common, so that is a 2nd surgery you will have to go thru after the bypass. People don't realize w/ gastric bypass, your digestive anatomy is forever altered and will never be the same. We have to look past the weight loss glamour of it and see it as the serious operation that it is. Gastric bypass is often a band-aid to cover up more serious issues in regards to why people eat the way they do. Have you ever thought of looking at some underlying emotional issues that are causing you to eat? If you're losing weight now you can do it without the surgery.
Plus consider excess skin from such sudden weight loss. Some insurance companies don't cover having it removed. I had a lady at my old church who had it done and she looked good for a while, but then her face started looking real sunken in and her eyes were practically bulging. Now she's gained about 30 lbs of it back which is also very common. I worked w/ a lady who had it done some years ago and you would never be able to tell, she's back to prob about 300+ pounds now. This is a very serious to consider and I will pray that you are led to make the right decision.0 -
I'm not trying to be catty, I seriously want to know the answer to this....
If you're going to have to eat small meals, cut out carbs, fizzy drinks, sugar, etc. and whatnot after having WLS, why don't you just do all of that before WLS and see if you lose the weight on your own anyway?
My cousin had WLS and she went from being in the 240s to the 140s. She gained a bit back after having a baby, but lost it afterwards. She looked fantastic! It took her a little over a year to lose all of the weight. If she had gone on a calorie counting diet or something similar and ate right and exercised, I think she could have lost all of the weight on her own without that sort of expensive surgery. Of course, I've never had WLS, so I can't say that she could have done it on her own...I just wonder if she could have over the same period of time without the surgery.
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Puppy Bandit, hope you realize that the original poster only wanted feed back about what we thought of surgery. Again, I can t answer , because I have never had by pass. So, youre right, I cant give my opinion of it, because of not having it done. I do have my best friend who did have it, and so did her 2 sisters.
It proved sucessful for my best friend, but unfortunatley, her 2 sisters gained all the weight back. I think the surgeries were 20, 000 , but I think the insurance companies paid.
I know , and again, Im very sympathetic to people who choose to have surgery, that they may have no options left.......I realize that if your are morbidly obese, i.e, 500 or 600 lbs, yeah.........you may want to choose to have it done, as your days may be numbered if you didnt
there was one girl here, oh wow, she lived in Austin , Texas, her name was Renne Williams, a mother of 2, and she weighed over 800 lbs.....Historically speaking, she was the largest female to have ever had the surgery.......she died within 3 weeks........she was just so big, I dont think anything would have helped her..........They had her on NOVA , and there was another series that dealt with her obescity. Then there was the biggest teenager, he lived in Houston, 848 lbs, and he was only 18. His mother had issues, and he was paying the price......again, when youre 800 lbs, and having difficulty breathing, diabetes, sleep apneia, high blood pressure, gout, cholesterol that is out of control, heart disease , and you need help , psychologically, then I say I would
But.............Im the worlds biggest chicken when it comes to Drs, and hosptials............I freak if I have to go in one to visit a friend, and I hate , hate to go to the Drs.....mainly , because I was so ashamed, weighing 350 lbs and then standing on a scale.........talk about humiliation
I totally support anyone who chooses to have it done.........they many have NO OPTIONS LEFT...........Good for them, I hope they make ir thru surgery, and they have little to no complications.......
Please realize, we were only trying to answer her HONESTLY, as she asked us HONESTLY, what we thought..........
I ve now lost 105 lbs, didnt do it with surgery, but because Im still young enough to do it, with out surgery, I chose to lose the weight without surgery........I did have high blood pressure, and I did have exercise induced asthma, but I gotta tell you, they are both gone, and now I work out daily ,2 hours a day, something I couldnt have done 8 months, and 18 days ago
Thanks for letting me put in my 2 cents..........Take care ,Ill support anyone, anyhow, anyway, that can lose weight and live to see their kids grow up.....................Llloyd
here is a video of her story....kinda sad , she really was so excited to have it done.
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People are so judgemental of people who have had weight loss surgery. Why? What does it matter to you?
I've seen people not say "hey, you've lost weight you look great" to a friend of mine because they know she did it with weight loss surgery. Pure cattyness. Well, she didn't just magically lose the weight, she still had to have guidelines to keep and follow and she now exercises. Had she not had the surgery, she would most likely be dead. But I guess her tombstone could have said "here lies Melissa, at least she didn't take the easy way out". Geez.
Where are the success stories? Only the horror stories, or my aunt's friends, sister's husband's friend gained his weight back. There are many more success stories, but the sad thing is the attitude of most people looking down on weight loss surgery makes people keep it a secret. The person you know who "eats less, moves more" and has done well, could be a gastric bypass or lap band person scared to tell the truth because of peoples bias. I know quite a few who do this.
Many "dieters" are just like ex smokers who look down on smokers... It amazes me time and time again. I quit smoking using nicotine replacement, guess I cheated huh.
I think to most people who are telling the "horror stories" it is about total overall health rather than just weight loss. Sure, you'll lose weight doing the surgeries...but with all the side effects and the fact that you can't eat red meat without puking or drink anything carbonated without the fear of stomach swelling...I believe that those opposed to the surgeries are looking past simply weight loss and trying to help others see the negative affects these surgeries have. Nobody is judging or harrassing folks who have or are thinking about having these procedures done.
I honestly can't count on one hand the "negative" effects of a well balanced diet and exercise. Not only do you lose weight, but you improve organ functions, heart and lung efficiency, etc, etc, etc, without fear of having to limit your food intake or might get sick or worse.
But I do disagree that people who have the surgery are "lazy." Lazy would be gaining more weight for lack of any action...
I totally agree, hun. And as one poster put it - Weight loss surgery is surgically induced anorexia. I've done a LOT of research on WLS. I started out this journey morbidly obese and hadn't been able to lose weight in the past so I thought that WLS was my only option. But after reading many articles and talking to many people who have had the surgery, I couldn't think of a more accurate description than "surgically induced anorexia".0
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