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1a. Re: Help please!
From: George & Siri
1b. Re: Help please!
From: vicstevens
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1a. Re: Help please!
Posted by: "George & Siri" slgpo2008@gmail.com sirilisa1
Date: Thu Sep 17, 2009 7:46 am ((PDT))
No one can tell you whether you should have the any WLS or not, but it is
always good to be informed and look at your options. Years ago, we didn't
have so many options, it was either the RNY or the DS. I researched both
and felt the DS was the best surgery for me. Now, someone on our chatline
had a different type of RNY surgery that seems to be much more less
invasive, and I have friends that had a great deal of success with the Vgb
(sic) -- the belt. So, do as much research as possible and decide what is
best for you. I found a site for the DS surgery called the DS Zone - I
don't know if it is still there, but the name of my surgery is Bilio
Pancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch otherwise known as BPD/DS or just
DS.
I chose DS because I was 45 y ears old - had already had 2 heart attacks,
had a fatty liver that was in danger of going into failure, was Type II
Diabetic, and had water on both knees that I was having removed from one or
the other every 6-8 weeks. Frankly, I felt like I was dying a little every
day.
Because I'd already had two heart attacks I was afraid of the RNY because of
the dumping syndrome that can sometimes cause heart palpitations - that was
scary for me. I had the surgery 01-21-02 and never looked back. I
weighed 276 pounds and I am 5 ft 3 ins. I lost over 158 pounds down to 118
and then settled on about 124 for quite a long time. When I was 49 years
old my oldest daughter got married and I saw the wedding pictures - I looked
very gaunt as I was wearing a size 6, some 4s, and 8 petites. I purposely
gained 20 pounds and now stay around 143 pounds. I wear a regular size 8 or
10, and even some size 12s depending on how they are made. But, I look good
and feel good for a 53 year old grandmother of four.
The good news is that by losing the weight - my liver went back to normal -
my diabetes is completely gone - my knees are great. I can run, get on the
floor and roll around playing with my grandkids (i8, 3, 2, and 5 mos.). I
will always have heart disease but so far there have been no changes since
the last heart attack when I was 45. It definitely improved my quality of
life and gave me more years to enjoy. I truly feel I would never have
survived without the surgery. For me - it was the right decision.
My oldest daughter is 30 years old - 5 ft tall - weighs around 300 pounds.
She has the 3 yr. old and just had our 5 mo. Old grandson as a high risk
pregnancy with gestational diabetes. She has opted not to have any type of
surgery. She wears a size 26 and can barely get up and down from the floor.
I cried when she told me she was planning on getting pregnant with the
second baby because I feared for her life and the baby's. But, I have never
pressured her - she is aware of the different surgeries and risks. It is,
after all, her life. But, don't think that I don't pray daily that she will
do something about her weight. I am terrified for her future especially
because she is so young and unhealthy, and of course, I love her.
But, again, we all have to make our own decisions. Frankly, the DS also
allows me to have chocolate and the occasional McDonalds cheeseburger and
fries without worries about dumping. So, for me - it was the right surgery.
Research, talk to folks on this chatline. Lurk and learn - search the
internet. Pray on it. You'll know when you are ready or able to make a
decision. In the meantime - God Bless and Good Luck on your journey -
whatever you decide.
Siri
From: afterweightlosssurgery@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:afterweightlosssurgery@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of cynthialgarcia
Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2009 12:23 PM
To: afterweightlosssurgery@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Help please!
I am looking at the RNY surgery, one minute I am ready, gonna do it, need to
do it, I am 160lbs over weight.... the next minute i am like, OMG am I
crazy, I cant do this, I dont want complications etc... I get freaked out...
How do I know I am doing the right thing? please help me
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1b. Re: Help please!
Posted by: "vicstevens" afterwls@aol.com vicstevens
Date: Thu Sep 17, 2009 7:19 pm ((PDT))
only you can decide if surgery is for you. you are at risk for blood clots at your weight. Not sure what you mean by 'complications'. Such things are not usual. I had RNY and have no 'complications'. RNY changes the way your body works, and you must learn to work with that if you want to succeed after surgery. You can no longer eat massive amounts at one sitting, can't chug liquids, must chew well and eat slowly, must watch the quality of what you eat, no more junk food, closely watch your sugar, fat and alcohol intake. But all of that is quite livable and I'd say worth the effort.
What is your alternative if you continue at your current weight? That's the real question you must ask yourself.
-Vic
--- In afterweightlosssurgery@yahoogroups.com, "cynthialgarcia" <cynthialgarcia@...> wrote:
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> I am looking at the RNY surgery, one minute I am ready, gonna do it, need to do it, I am 160lbs over weight.... the next minute i am like, OMG am I crazy, I cant do this, I dont want complications etc... I get freaked out... How do I know I am doing the right thing? please help me
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