Gastric Bypass

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Hello Everyone:

Here is my question, I know it will seem absolutely crazy and in my

gut (no pun intended) I feel that it is definitely not something to

consider but my doctor threw the idea on the table and now I'm

starting to really doubt his credentials. I had the appliances taken

out of my ankle last week and a bone biopsy. After the surgery the dr

talked to my husband about my chances of success with another ankle

fusion. One concern is my weight. Since I have been inactive for

the last 2 1/2 years I'm about 50 lbs overweight. He talked to my

husband about what methods of weight loss I have tried and my lack of

success. Then he said I needed a " way out " on the weight issue and

that maybe I should consider gastric bypass. When my husband told me

about this conversation a few days later my first reactions were (1)

Why did he talk to you instead of me about this, and (2) is he crazy?

I have CMT which means I need a really healthy diet as it is!! Of

course, I also know it is vital to the success of the surgery that I

take the weight off my legs. So here I am. Does anyone have anything

to relate about this procedure and its effects on CMT? I guess I'm

just looking for some backup on my feelings about it. My husband

thinks it must be safe if the dr recommended it. I think he's being

naive. I will look forward to hearing from some of you on this.