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Sweets 21 years, 2 months ago

Hi Maria, Good luck on your upcoming wls. May God bless you with a smooth and uneventful surgery and recovery. You're in my prayers. Everything will be fine.

stephanie Y. 21 years, 2 months ago

Maria, I forgot to mention one other thing. You are right: we do not know the long term effects of this surgery. But we DO know the long term effects of obesity....

stephanie Y. 21 years, 2 months ago

Maria, like you I am seriously bothered by the fact that there is no long term data. I know that the RNY has been done for many, many years yet no-one seems to have long-term data. Why is that? I have heard that when people do really well, they have no need to contact their doctor anymore, and as such old-timers are hard to find. My own surgeon did a long term study and contacted over 3000 patients. Only the ones within 1 or 2 years of surgery seemed to respond. Did the others not respond because they hated what it had done to them, or because they are content and feel no need to bring up the fact that they had WLS. I have also heard some disturbing rumors that the reason old-timers are hard to come by is because they have passed away. This surgery used to be performed on patients who had cancer of the digestive tract, and their life expectancy was between 15 and 30 years after this procedure (not because of the cancer, but because of the surgery). These patients were easier to track down because they had to continue seeing a doctor to see if their cancer had returned. Truth is, no-one knows what is fact and what is fiction. You cannot compare patients with cancer with patients who have this same procedure for weight loss. I think for this very reason children should not have this surgery, and nor should anyone else until they are very comfortable with the possible long term risks. I have known several people who had this surgery over 20 years ago, and they seem to be doing just fine. Some gained their weight back (older procedure), some have maintained. None have regretted the surgery. Maybe all we can do is pray about it, sincerely and with an open heart, and be ready for an answer we may or may not like.

charanewme 21 years, 2 months ago

Maria You are starting a new chapter in your life to a healthier and thinner you. You are in my thoughts and prayers for a safe and speedy recovery.Best wishes to a brighter future. Charlene

heathercross 21 years, 2 months ago

Maria, here are my words of wisdom....I would rather live 10 years in the best shape of my life and happy than another minute fat (dieing inside)...Also, if I have vitamin deficinacies in 10 yrs or problems, I have faith in the medical community. Think of all the things that we have now that 10 years ago weren't even thought of. Good luckm go with your gut. Heather (open rny 8/15, 305/214/150)

Karen N. 21 years, 2 months ago

Best wishes and extra prayers for smooth surgery and recovery. A positive mental attitude is your best preparation! You'll do great with this life-saving tool!

Melissa M. 21 years, 2 months ago

welcome to this great support site. You are about to begin the rest of your life!!! enjoy everyday may God bless you

MommaAngel 21 years, 2 months ago

HI MARIA Welcome to AMOS.We are so glad you have come to join our happy AMOS family. You will find us to be a warm loving support group as you journey to the losing side.The heart beat of our site is the message board.Feel free to tell us about yourself on there if you like.You will get alot of info as you check out our site, that will help you with things you would like to know.LORD BLESS

Sharon Neva 21 years, 2 months ago

MARIA~~~BEST WISHES ON YOUR WLS JOURNEY~~ May the world hug you today with its warmth, and love.....Pray it whispers a joyful tun e in your heart.....And may the wind carry a voice that tells you there is a friend sitting in another corner of the world wishing you well!~~ Have you stopped the message board yet? It's an excellent place to find information and support