Question:
5-10-20 or more years out--- complications?????
Anyone long term post-op with regrets? How is your quality of life? Do you have any complications? reactive hypoglycemia? Anything? I have read all the positives would like to hear challenges. Thank you in advance for your response. — A. Me (posted on January 11, 2010)
January 11, 2010
Hi, I had VBG in 9/1997 and was revised to RNY in 5/2000 after a mechanical
failure. I'm going to answer your questions out of order a bit. My biggest
challenges have been with low iron and very low B-12 despite
supplementation. Healthwise I was ok until 2007 when I developed
fibromyalgia and then my life totally changed on 6/28/08 when I had a small
stroke. I now have 14 different diagnosis, mostly of a neurological nature
and will be filing SSDI. My neurologist questions whether or not my
problems are tied into weightloss surgery but I honestly don't believe they
are. I know the shape I was in when I first had surgery with high blood
pressure and diabetes, asthma, and excruciating pain in my feet legs, knees
hips etc. Without the surgery I don't know that I would still be around or
what sort of quality of life I would have (it was horrible then!) One
challenge for me has come from having to deal with all the saggy skin. I
don't have the means to pay for any sort of plastic surgery, reconstructive
or otherwise. Another is my teeth, or rather lack thereof. They have
basically fallen apart and I need dentures but don't currently have the
money for them. But to answer your question, do I have regrets? No way.
I would happily do it all over again if that was what it took to prevent me
from going back to how things were before. How is my quality of life?
Could be better but definitely better than before surgery. Before surgery,
I merely existed. If I had it to do all over again, the only thing I would
change is I would have gotten it when I was younger! Hope this helps!
Kellye
— Kellye C.
January 11, 2010
i'm only two years out, but thought i'd chime in. I will never regret
having this surgery. I am wearing a size 00 from a size 20 -current weight
108, was 235. I do suffer from reactive hypoglycemia, but I understand it
comes with the territory. I am told to eat lasting sugar -such as peanut
butter or granola etc. small price to pay for how great I feel now.
— marksgirl
January 11, 2010
I'm 18 months out and really never thought about how I would be 5 or more
years out. The life I have now is so much better than before WLS. I have
way more energy and no high BP, acid reflux, etc., and fit in any seat I
want to sit in. Shopping is so much more enjoyable.
I do know I must continue eating healthy and watch my weight or I can
regain the weight.....something that would be devastating to me. I've
worked to hard to get where I am to ruin it with food and be fat again.
— JB1114
January 12, 2010
I am 5 years out. I would do this again in a heartbeat. The only negative
things I have is if I don't eat enough protein and too many carbs, my sugar
levels drop. This is controllable as long as I behave myself.
the other is Oct. 2008 I had a hernia in my intestines that required
surgical repair. It was done laproscopic and I was back to work in a week.
Of course I have lifting restrictions but felt good afterwards.
Other than that, I have done amazing well.
Janet
— Janet H.
January 12, 2010
hi Im 8 years out and i don't regret a thing. I did have a baby and didn
lose all baby fat. but i am still at a healthy weight. I wear a size 9
dress and the same in pants.
— lionettes
January 12, 2010
Tina G. thanks for asking this question. It's good to read these great
responses. Best to all.
— [Deactivated Member]
January 13, 2010
Hi, I am 6 years out! I would do it again over and over again.. My life is
awesome, there are a couple things that I do have now which is alittle
hypoglycemia but I know things to watch for. There is not one thing I
regret.. I am only 31 and I have 2 kids I just love my life.. Let me know
if you have any other questions.. RYN
— ckjjones
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