Question:
POLL: Who has had problems from surgery, and who have not.

Just trying to get a poll of how many people have had problems from having GBS and how many people have not had any issues. And would you do it again iF you knew it would end this way. Thanks Pug    — pugsley101 (posted on September 5, 2008)


September 4, 2008
I absolutely WOULD do it again! I am 7 months post op, have lost 85 pounds. I have had no major problems, only some gas and occasional nausea (no vomiting).
   — Gina S.

September 4, 2008
I had my Gastric Bypass Surgery (Lap) on 4/29/08 and have NOT had 1 problem! I would do it all over again in a heartbeat! It definately is a life changing experience.You have to learn how to eat all over again, but it IS well worth it!! It will make you feel like a whole new person..and make you look like one too!! Good Luck to you!!God Bless!!
   — gonnaB1hotmama

September 4, 2008
I am 15 months post op and haven't had any problems. YES, I would most definitely do it again! I wish I had done it sooner. It's the best thing I have ever done for myself.
   — Cindy H.

September 4, 2008
I am only 7 weeks out, but have had no problems at all and would do it again in a heartbeat. I have lost 38 pounds and already feeling much better. God Bless and Good Luck to everyone.
   — [Deactivated Member]

September 4, 2008
Hello, YES... I would do it over again with NO second thought! Yes, I have had issues. My GBS was done 7/1/08. I am down 45lbs, would be more but I am not able to do the walking. That is do to other health issues. I had trbl with a SLIGHT collapsed lung, that worked out just fine. I do vomit from some fooods..but I am not out to win a race and am very happy to use my tool very slowly. I also am VERY lucky to have a most wonderful support group here in Fl. My Dr. & the entire staff are wonderful. Any time I have called them they have answered my questions and been there for me. I saw many other surgeons before my surg as I drove others to their DR.appts. I can honestly say no matter what office I have been in..NO ONE has ever said they would not do the surg again. Everone has done this for their health..and we all want and need or good health. I wish you peace and good health with what ever YOU decied to do.
   — tootsie52

September 4, 2008
I have lost 167 lbs and would do it again in a heartbeat!! I have had no problems and feel this surgery was my new chance at life.
   — itsjust4me

September 4, 2008
The day after surgery I had to have a 2nd surgery bcause I was bleeding internally. spent one extra day in hospital. This was Oct,08, I have lost 85lbs,and I still would do it again!!
   — 102807

September 4, 2008
I had my surgery sept 18, 2006 and have had no problems.Occasional throwing up, but everyone does that. I had my tummytuck sept 10,2007 and no issues with thtat either. I've lost 140lbs and keeping it off. I definately would do it again.
   — jan0859

September 5, 2008
Yes, I had problems and a very big YES! I would do it again, but this time I would not think about and reseach the issues for three years. Everything has problems when you get into your sixtys, but the ral question you need to ask is how many problems did it solve. I had Diabities for 25 year, took 18 drugs and insulin, took High Blood pressure medication and had High Colestroal and took drugs for that. I had complications for the last 20 years from the diabities and they will not go away, but today I do not have diabities, high blood pressure or High Colestroal. I take one drug and my vitamin supliments, and that drug is for thyroid. I feel better than I every have, and weigh less than I did in highshool. Why would I not do it over again? Everyone will have something, and no one has everything, but I appreciate the fact that I get sick from sugar, fat and actually too many carbs. I just can't eat them, and I do miss pasta and white bread, but then I am alive, and will be fore a lot more years then any doctor would have given me just two years ago.
   — William (Bill) wmil

September 5, 2008
19 months out. LAP RNY on 2/15/07. My only "issue" was insomnia & four periods the first month after surgery. BUT... I wouldn't consider these deal breakers. I looked at them as the road I needed to walk down to get to the new me. Would I do it again? Sure. In a heartbeat. Original high 286lbs. 5'8". Wore size 26/28 pants and 20/22 tops. I am currently 143lbs. (exactly 1/2 of my former self) and wearing a size 4/6 pants and small or extra small tops. I am happy. I am healthy and thank my luck stars everyday for this surgery. ;) hope that helps you. good luck.
   — jammerz

September 5, 2008
I had my surgery on March 12, 2008. To date I have lost 112 lbs. Surgery went well. Recovery went well too. I can honestly say I was NEVER in any pain. I stopped taking pain medicine the second day I was home from the hospital ... was going to take it as needed ... never needed it again!! The anastesia (SP?) was my only problem ... and it was not really a "problem". I think they gave me too much and it took me hours to wake up. I did the same thing 10+ yrs ago when I had surgery. So now I know my body does not need that much anastesia. So if I ever have surgery again, I will take to the anastesialogist about it. Was tired and weak for a few weeks after surgery. Wish I had done this years ago!!!
   — Tammy Cardwell

September 5, 2008
No significant problems, just adjustments to a new lifestyle. I would do it again and again. It's the best thing that's ever happened to me.
   — deebunny38

September 5, 2008
I'm 7 months out and haven't had any complications and would do it again if I had too. I'm down 138 pounds happy and excited!! This is the best thing I've personally ever done!
   — lalabear110

September 5, 2008
I am 14 months post op and have lost 96 lbs. The only 'complication' I had was my gall bladder out last Dec. (very easy surgery). When they removed it they found multiple old scars so this had actually been an on going problem that resolved other issues. It has been a blast--it has been a job learning the new life style but so worth it. Yes I would surely do it again. Christine
   — Christine M.

September 5, 2008
I am 5-1/2 weeks post-op (GBS) and at times I say to myself "what in the world have you done" but I've also lost 31 pounds (it took my 18 months to lose 30 pounds on WW!) I have had no problems so I hope a bit down the road I will be able to say that this was the best thing I've ever done for myself. Not quite there yet but I am so excited about the continuing weight loss. So, so far so good.
   — dnefews

September 5, 2008
NO problems at all. I would do it again if necessary. This won't be a fair poll because most people without problems have likely stopped getting these E-mails and gone on with their lives. I am about to opt-out myself.
   — nancycarle

September 5, 2008
I would do it over and over again although I will never have to. This has taught me so much. I had gotten an ulser 3 weeks after my surgery and have burping constantly after I eat or drink, but I can deal with that.
   — carol66

September 5, 2008
I am 2 months out down 56 lbs. and would do it again in a heart beat! I am so proud of my decision. The change in eating habits isn't my choice any more.. You just do it... I'm so happy! Congrats to everyone else that has responded!!!!!!!!!1111
   — smd

September 5, 2008
I am nine months out, I've lost 80 lbs including 20 I lost before surgery. I have had constipation, a little nausia, and had to have my gall-bladder out on the 4th of July. I was not prepared for the skin. It took a while to understand that I would never be able to eat the same again. Following all the rules, and changes was hard. Drinking enough, getting the right amount of protein. One day of doing this wrong will end u up feeling like crap. That does not go away, from what I can see. All that being said....Yes! I would do it again in a heartbeat. I am 49 years old, and off all blood pressure meds. I never did the sleep study. But I don't wake myself up gasping anymore. My agility is unbelievable. I cleaned out the refridgerater last week, a narrow side-by-side, and was squating down half in the thing, and smiled to myself when I realized I couldn't have done that before surgery!! I couldn't squat at all before, or i'd fall over! Lot's of WOW moments. This is an interesting question. Because as in any area of peoples lives. It is different for everyone. Complications are few with some, and alot with some. I wish you luck on your WL Journey!
   — lesleigh07

September 5, 2008
I had surgery almost 11 months ago, and have lost 152 pounds. I have had no complications. YES, YES, YES, I would have the surgery again. And I will do whatever it takes to stay healthy now that I'm here! My lifestyle is completely different from this time last year and I'm not ever going back! :-)
   — Cindy E.

September 5, 2008
I will be 5 months on Sunday and have lost 93lbs and have only had a few times I have felt sick to my stomach but never thrown up and no other problems to speak of I would go right now to have the surgery again if I had to.
   — Harley2006Angel

September 5, 2008
Hi Pug! I am someone a little farther out from everyone else. I am currently six years out and I have had a few problems and a few more surgeries. My most current problem is that I also think I malabsorb my prescription meds. I have not found anyone else with this problem though so not sure if it's just my own personal theory. But I am a member of the century club... started at 281 lbs and now am still only 170. Although I would like to be about 20 lbs lighter, I am happy in the size I'm in. I would most definitely do it all over again, despite my problems. I hope that helps. Laurel
   — Laurel C.

September 5, 2008
IVE HAD ALOT OF PROBLEMS.IM 6YRS OUT OF OPEN RNY.LAURELC. E-MAIL ME AT [email protected]. WE ARE BOTH 6YRS OUT.THANK YOU.
   — deb44m

September 5, 2008
I had surgery last week on 8/28. Was discharged the next day. Found myself in ER the next morning with GI bleeding. Second surgery on 8/31. Despite fighting horrible fatigue at the moment, this too shall pass. Yes, I would definitely do it again. Good Luck
   — txsewrn

September 5, 2008
I am 15 months out. Within 9 months I lost 103 lbs and have been maintaing since. ( I'm a lightweight) The only 'problem' I have is gas. I am so happy to be healthy and have had this surgery.
   — Jen R.

September 5, 2008
I woud do it all over in a nano second. I am 4. 5 months out and have lost almost 90 lbs. I have not had any problems at all. I have gotten off of all of my medecations. Linda G
   — Linda G.

September 6, 2008
YES!!!!!!!!!!!! I don't regret a day. I am 7 months post-op as well and have lost 99 lb. The only complication I had was a stricture about 3 months out. It was easily fixed with no pain and no recovery time. Other than that everything has been wonderful. I still have never thrown up!!!! Goood luck and God bless!! Angie kimball
   — Sillyguts

September 6, 2008
Had lap RNY 06/05/2007. Lost 110 pounds. Would do it again in a heartbeat. No problems except for the invariable plateaus that can drive you mad!!!
   — Sherry Leet

September 6, 2008
I am 18 weeks out from lap RNY and 78lbs down ... I consider myself blessed that I was approved by my insurance on the first attempt. I love Blue Shield for giving me the opportunity to start my life all over again. There are days I am pissed off that I can't have a Diet Coke or go grab a piece of candy from my supervisor's office ... Then I remind myself that Diet Coke and pieces of candy are part of the reason I ended up needing the surgery, and I get over it real quick. :-) I would do it again in a heartbeat, without a doubt, no questions asked.
   — lauren_marie

September 6, 2008
Had my RNY surgery 4+ years ago...Kept my weight off all this time...Learned that you can gain weight by grazing...or eating non stop all day...So I don't do that! But I did and gained 10 lbs...Took me 4 months to lose it! That was not fun! But I did it...I stopped taking my vits regularly because I thought I didn't need them daily, I mean, IF I can gain 10 lbs I MUST be getting my nutrition, right? WRONGO!!!!! Uh, not true! I still malabsorb fat and vitamins because of low stomach acid and a by passed small intestines where nutrients are mainly absorbed...AND, I still aborb calories JUST FINE! So...surgery related malnutrition...NO...operater malfunction! I was stooooopid! So I suffered anemia for 2 months...and several fat soluble vitamin deficiencies and magnesium def. Just started taking my vits again and supplementing my defs until I got them back at the right levels...Took the RIGHT iron for RNY...and I'm back in the healthy business! Took 6 months to get my vits right...Not too bad. Can't blame the surgery if you don't follow the rules...
   — .Anita R.

September 6, 2008
From 22 prescriptions to 3, from 700 units of insulin to 64, a loss of over 60 pounds since July 2nd, and I haven't weighed in a week? Yes, despite complications and infections, I'd do it again. It sure beats dying.
   — Dusty Ray Vaughn

September 6, 2008
Yes I would do it again. I wish I had done it years ago. No surgery related problems at all. I'm 11 1/2 months post op, have lost 115 pounds. No longer deal with sleep apnea, high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, acid reflux, joint pain, and probably others. All are gone. And as a special bonus, I look good and my clothes fits!!!
   — mcie2

September 6, 2008
This is a question I ask myself fairly often. I am a little over 7 years out, and while I have done well with the weight loss and am only about 15 pounds over my personal current goal, I have had issues with the surgery. At a little over 18 mos. out I had a bowel obstruction requiring surgery. Then after what felt like a long recovery I was fairly free of too many major issues for several years. Then in 2006 I started getting episodes of intense pain, centered in my upper abdomen, that would sometimes last up to 8 hours. It was periodic, maybe every 3 - 4 weeks. I went through all the tests (some more than once), CT scans, ultrasounds, endoscopy, colonoscopy, MRI, etc. and all they came up with was an enlarged bile duct. Then one day in late Sept. 2007 I started throwing up and was very nauseous, saw the Dr. and she gave me an IV for dehydration and said it was probably a flu bug. Four days into this I was hit with the worst pain EVER, doubled over and unremitting, gut wrenching pain. After several hours of it I couldn't take it any longer and my husband took me to the ER. To try and shorten this saga up...I had emergency surgery at 5:30 in the morning and they found my transverse colon had flipped over and was being drawn backward through an internal hernia. This time I lost about 18" of colon, had a large band of scar tissue removed and an umbilical hernia fixed. I spent 11 days in the hospital and feel like I am still not fully recovered almost a year later. So, problems can happen, they don't happen to everyone, thank God. I've done this thing pretty much the right way, most of the past 7 years; took lots of vites and supplements, drank my protein, paid attention to people farther out than me and still had problems. Besides the two surgeries, I have had vitamin deficiencies, very low iron requiring infusions, terrible stinky gas, difficulty with constipation since the last surgery, sometimes able to eat without problems and other times nothing seems to want to go down...so you can see why I am not sure if I would do this again. I am not perfect by any stretch of the imagination (carb monster rears it's ugly head at times) but overall I would say I've been pretty compliant with all this surgery requires of you post-op. This may sound harsh but for those of you who say you hate the protein shakes, get over it...not only can it save you from serious deficiencies, it will help keep the weight off and help your health overall. There are lots of options out there, my personal favorite resource for finally finding the right protein and the vitamins, for ME, is www.vitalady.com, and no, I don't work for them, I just believe in what Michelle and Don do. So, for all those thinking about this surgery, those who have recently had it, and anyone else that has this surgery themselves or is close to someone who has had it or wants to have it, just know it is very serious business, a lifetime commitment and not something to think of as a quick and easy fix. It is life changing, will hopefully help you feel better and improve your quality of life, but take good care of yourself and do all YOU can to make it work. It IS NOT the easy way out, and I know anyone who has had it knows that. Is my life better, yes, amazing things have happened the past 7 years, a husband, a child, and self-respect, and so much more, but it has been very hard at times and offers daily challenges for me. Read, research, listen to those that are more than 1 year out, they know of what they speak. I wish you all well and much success no matter what you do. Blessings,
   — ALF

September 6, 2008
I am 11 weeks out and have had no problems..knock on wood. I would do this over again in a heart beat. I would listen to the doctors and nurses more -I got dehydrated for the first three weeks and had no weight loss--but that was my own fault for not drinking like they said to... other than this...it has been relatively easy. I work out for an hour at curves and go walking int he evenings. I have tons of energy and sleep less. Hope this helps you out! hugs,
   — gpcmist

September 6, 2008
I am 17 months out of RNY and as far as I am concerned my life began 17 months ago. I can attend my grandchildren's soccer games (4 per Saturday), run up and down the stairs at school, climb up in my deer stand without losing my breath, sleep without being in pain, etc......I could go on and on. What is there to even think about here? It is possibly the best decision I have ever made in my entire life aside from my salvation and my children.
   — Txgal8437

September 6, 2008
I had surgery on 6/4/08 and have lost 37 lbs without having any problems. Immediately after returning home from surgery I was able to discontinue my diabetes medicine and have a normal blood level range. I would do this over again, for my life is just beginning.
   — cdombi37

September 6, 2008
I had no major problems and would do it again in a heartbeat.
   — mimij62

September 6, 2008
I had laproscopic bypass Oct 4, 2005. I would do it again in a heartbeat!!!! I know I was one of the fortunate ones who hasn't had any complications related to surgery (ok, it exxagerated a vitamin deficency I had anyway, but that's it). I have even had a son since surgery AND not only got down to my pre-preg weight (I had stabilized at 135-137) but lost a bit further so that now my new norm seems to be 125-128!!!
   — Ravenwulf

September 7, 2008
My RNY surgery was 7/17/ on 7/18 they were deciding if I needed more surgery because I had a bleed. Thankfully 3 units of blood and 2 of plasma stopped it. As a result, I've had a longer recovery and haven't expereienced that burst of energy I hear and have read about that others experience. I have my rare pity parties where I want to go out and have a big salad or some beef--they usually come when I'm over tired. Would I do it all over again . . . without a doubt YES. I'm down 35 lbs; I still get hungry, but not the overwhelming hunger that I used to get; no more high BP pills and asthma/allergy meds are down to just advair daily and an occasional claritan. I got rid of TONS of pills and that was just great!
   — MKPstamps

September 7, 2008
I had gastric bypass in june, 08 and I amdown 52 lbs as of this week! I did develop pnemonia after my surgery and had to be readmitted to the hospital for 3 more days. It was scarey at the time;but, I HAVE NO REGRETS. I feel great! My diabetes is gone, my cholesterol is the lowest it has ever been in my life and I am moving SO much better. Good luck to you.
   — pathnb

September 7, 2008
I have had problems with my iron and B12 and have had to see my doctor to regulate my anemia, but it is under control now. Would I do it again......do you want my size 26 pants? Cause I wear a size 4-6 now.
   — Kelly T.

May 18, 2009
I had my RNY GBS on 10/30/2008 and I've lost 101 lbs so far and have 102 to go until my goal weight of 175. I had NO complications from surgary whatsoever! I would do it again no questions asked!!!!!! =D -Jennifer-
   — Jennifer K.




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