Guest guest Posted April 11, 2001 Report Share Posted April 11, 2001 , Thanks for all the support and advice. Your right...it's a matter of how I want to care for myself in the future...as a post-op or as an obese woman. Let's face it, I can try and try again, but I have a feeling that if I haven't been able to successfully diet and maintain to this point in my life I don't see it happening without the surgery. I'm 90% there...still thinking. Thank you again for caring adn responding. Jenn >From: ruisha@... >Reply-To: duodenalswitch >To: duodenalswitch >Subject: Re: Pre-Op Questions >Date: Wed, 11 Apr 2001 13:39:51 EDT > >SCARY....I'm still thinking, haven't decided yet. What most concerns me > >actually is the long term side affects and will I function normally when >I'm > >60?>>>> > >: It IS scary. It IS Major surgery. However, I don't have >regrets >about doing >it. I don't really see how my life span will be significantly shortened >(although that remains >to be seen and would remain to be seen even if I didn't have the surgery). > > _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2001 Report Share Posted April 11, 2001 , Thanks for all the support and advice. Your right...it's a matter of how I want to care for myself in the future...as a post-op or as an obese woman. Let's face it, I can try and try again, but I have a feeling that if I haven't been able to successfully diet and maintain to this point in my life I don't see it happening without the surgery. I'm 90% there...still thinking. Thank you again for caring adn responding. Jenn >From: ruisha@... >Reply-To: duodenalswitch >To: duodenalswitch >Subject: Re: Pre-Op Questions >Date: Wed, 11 Apr 2001 13:39:51 EDT > >SCARY....I'm still thinking, haven't decided yet. What most concerns me > >actually is the long term side affects and will I function normally when >I'm > >60?>>>> > >: It IS scary. It IS Major surgery. However, I don't have >regrets >about doing >it. I don't really see how my life span will be significantly shortened >(although that remains >to be seen and would remain to be seen even if I didn't have the surgery). > > _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2001 Report Share Posted April 11, 2001 , Thanks for all the support and advice. Your right...it's a matter of how I want to care for myself in the future...as a post-op or as an obese woman. Let's face it, I can try and try again, but I have a feeling that if I haven't been able to successfully diet and maintain to this point in my life I don't see it happening without the surgery. I'm 90% there...still thinking. Thank you again for caring adn responding. Jenn >From: ruisha@... >Reply-To: duodenalswitch >To: duodenalswitch >Subject: Re: Pre-Op Questions >Date: Wed, 11 Apr 2001 13:39:51 EDT > >SCARY....I'm still thinking, haven't decided yet. What most concerns me > >actually is the long term side affects and will I function normally when >I'm > >60?>>>> > >: It IS scary. It IS Major surgery. However, I don't have >regrets >about doing >it. I don't really see how my life span will be significantly shortened >(although that remains >to be seen and would remain to be seen even if I didn't have the surgery). > > _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2001 Report Share Posted April 11, 2001 Joanne: First, thank you for the compliment. As to numbers of successful surgeries or of complications, I am not sufficiently disciplined to keep track of things like that. I do have a pretty good memory though. I have read and heard of a study being done in Sweden. In this study a number of morbidly obese patients were separated into control groups. One group was given surgery, I believe gastric banding of some sort which is rarely used here in the US. The other was given diet drugs, an exercise plan and a strict diet. As of the time of the quote I heard and read there had been three deaths of the surgical patients. I don't know if these were surgical deaths or deaths from natural causes. Of the diet and exercise group there were 27 deaths. Because of my congestive heart failure that is pretty meaningful to me. I am no longer at risk for that. I have read and heard that the mortality rate for this surgery industry wide is something between 1% and 2%. And that the significant complication rate is something like 10%. I have no idea where these figures came from nor how they were compiled. Nor what they consider a significant complication. Sorry I couldn't be more help. Joe Frost, old gentleman, not old fart San , TX, 60 years old Dr. Welker 340 starting weight, currently 260 http://www.duodenalswitch.com/Patients/Joe/joe.html Re: Pre-Op Questions > Dear Joe, > I have especially enjoyed reading your posts since I've joined the group. I > guess I like the way you put things and your positive attitude shows. > That " s what I'm working on now that I have approval and a date. I'm very > excited but very scared. I 'm trying to find things to read that will help. > I've printed 100 reasons to lose 100 pounds ( I think from Heidi's site) and > I want to bring it with me to the hospital for a reminder when I'm asking why > I did this to myself. I would like to ask you - and everyone else (I never > mean to exclude anyone) if there are any numbers printed anywhere concerning > complications:successes. I 'm glad that you wrote that there have been > thousands who have had this surgery successfully. That really helped and > that's the type thing that I'm looking for. I'd appreciate hearing if you > have any suggestions and I thank you very much! > > Joann in Mobile > 04/20/01 > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2001 Report Share Posted April 11, 2001 Joanne: First, thank you for the compliment. As to numbers of successful surgeries or of complications, I am not sufficiently disciplined to keep track of things like that. I do have a pretty good memory though. I have read and heard of a study being done in Sweden. In this study a number of morbidly obese patients were separated into control groups. One group was given surgery, I believe gastric banding of some sort which is rarely used here in the US. The other was given diet drugs, an exercise plan and a strict diet. As of the time of the quote I heard and read there had been three deaths of the surgical patients. I don't know if these were surgical deaths or deaths from natural causes. Of the diet and exercise group there were 27 deaths. Because of my congestive heart failure that is pretty meaningful to me. I am no longer at risk for that. I have read and heard that the mortality rate for this surgery industry wide is something between 1% and 2%. And that the significant complication rate is something like 10%. I have no idea where these figures came from nor how they were compiled. Nor what they consider a significant complication. Sorry I couldn't be more help. Joe Frost, old gentleman, not old fart San , TX, 60 years old Dr. Welker 340 starting weight, currently 260 http://www.duodenalswitch.com/Patients/Joe/joe.html Re: Pre-Op Questions > Dear Joe, > I have especially enjoyed reading your posts since I've joined the group. I > guess I like the way you put things and your positive attitude shows. > That " s what I'm working on now that I have approval and a date. I'm very > excited but very scared. I 'm trying to find things to read that will help. > I've printed 100 reasons to lose 100 pounds ( I think from Heidi's site) and > I want to bring it with me to the hospital for a reminder when I'm asking why > I did this to myself. I would like to ask you - and everyone else (I never > mean to exclude anyone) if there are any numbers printed anywhere concerning > complications:successes. I 'm glad that you wrote that there have been > thousands who have had this surgery successfully. That really helped and > that's the type thing that I'm looking for. I'd appreciate hearing if you > have any suggestions and I thank you very much! > > Joann in Mobile > 04/20/01 > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2001 Report Share Posted April 11, 2001 Joanne: First, thank you for the compliment. As to numbers of successful surgeries or of complications, I am not sufficiently disciplined to keep track of things like that. I do have a pretty good memory though. I have read and heard of a study being done in Sweden. In this study a number of morbidly obese patients were separated into control groups. One group was given surgery, I believe gastric banding of some sort which is rarely used here in the US. The other was given diet drugs, an exercise plan and a strict diet. As of the time of the quote I heard and read there had been three deaths of the surgical patients. I don't know if these were surgical deaths or deaths from natural causes. Of the diet and exercise group there were 27 deaths. Because of my congestive heart failure that is pretty meaningful to me. I am no longer at risk for that. I have read and heard that the mortality rate for this surgery industry wide is something between 1% and 2%. And that the significant complication rate is something like 10%. I have no idea where these figures came from nor how they were compiled. Nor what they consider a significant complication. Sorry I couldn't be more help. Joe Frost, old gentleman, not old fart San , TX, 60 years old Dr. Welker 340 starting weight, currently 260 http://www.duodenalswitch.com/Patients/Joe/joe.html Re: Pre-Op Questions > Dear Joe, > I have especially enjoyed reading your posts since I've joined the group. I > guess I like the way you put things and your positive attitude shows. > That " s what I'm working on now that I have approval and a date. I'm very > excited but very scared. I 'm trying to find things to read that will help. > I've printed 100 reasons to lose 100 pounds ( I think from Heidi's site) and > I want to bring it with me to the hospital for a reminder when I'm asking why > I did this to myself. I would like to ask you - and everyone else (I never > mean to exclude anyone) if there are any numbers printed anywhere concerning > complications:successes. I 'm glad that you wrote that there have been > thousands who have had this surgery successfully. That really helped and > that's the type thing that I'm looking for. I'd appreciate hearing if you > have any suggestions and I thank you very much! > > Joann in Mobile > 04/20/01 > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2001 Report Share Posted April 11, 2001 I think Joe is right. This isn't a decision we should rush or let anyone talk us into. In my case, what scares me even more is, " Will I live to be 60 if I don't have this surgery! " I've had WLS in the back of my mind for a couple of years now, but this winter did it for me. I was terrified to walk on the snow and ice for fear of falling and ending up in a wheelchair, I went to my daughter's play at school and bruised both of my thighs from the seat. I couldn't even stand to give an ovation at the end because I was stuck in the seat. My 13 year old daughter started asking Daddy to take her to the mall because she knew Mommy couldn't do it...You will come to your own decision in your own time. Remember the saying " Knowledge is Power " ? Read everything you can get your hands on; the good and the bad. Best of luck to you. --- Factora jennfactora@...> wrote: > SCARY....I'm still thinking, haven't decided yet. > What most concerns me > actually is the long term side affects and will I > function normally when I'm > 60? ===== Age 41 BMI 61 Consult 6/7/01 Dr. Herron __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2001 Report Share Posted April 11, 2001 I think Joe is right. This isn't a decision we should rush or let anyone talk us into. In my case, what scares me even more is, " Will I live to be 60 if I don't have this surgery! " I've had WLS in the back of my mind for a couple of years now, but this winter did it for me. I was terrified to walk on the snow and ice for fear of falling and ending up in a wheelchair, I went to my daughter's play at school and bruised both of my thighs from the seat. I couldn't even stand to give an ovation at the end because I was stuck in the seat. My 13 year old daughter started asking Daddy to take her to the mall because she knew Mommy couldn't do it...You will come to your own decision in your own time. Remember the saying " Knowledge is Power " ? Read everything you can get your hands on; the good and the bad. Best of luck to you. --- Factora jennfactora@...> wrote: > SCARY....I'm still thinking, haven't decided yet. > What most concerns me > actually is the long term side affects and will I > function normally when I'm > 60? ===== Age 41 BMI 61 Consult 6/7/01 Dr. Herron __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2001 Report Share Posted April 11, 2001 (mounting the soapbox) The future is unknown, I don't know to what age I will live, or how healthy I will be when I get there. I will most likely live to 60 even without the surgery. What kind of quality of life would I have if I didn't have this surgery? Will I be healthy without this surgery, the odds were against it. At 40 I already had high-blood pressure and diabetes. My knees were giving out as well. I never took calcium or vitamins, I pay more attention to my health now as a post-op then I did as a pre-op. It was highly unlikely that I would have been successful at dieting either, a lifetime of failure proved otherwise. Surgery was the last chance I had at a normal life. We can only do our research, know the risks and make out best decision. Surgery is a serious life-changing event. If you are scared, you have the right to be. If you decide against surgery, you have made the right choice. This list is about sharing our thoughts and experiences. Who can say what it will be 30 - 40 years down the road. I think that medical research for obesity will have made vast improvements. Surgery might not be done anymore. Who knows? We can only do what we feel is right for us and for our own future. Carpe Diem! (stepping off the soap box now) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2001 Report Share Posted April 11, 2001 (mounting the soapbox) The future is unknown, I don't know to what age I will live, or how healthy I will be when I get there. I will most likely live to 60 even without the surgery. What kind of quality of life would I have if I didn't have this surgery? Will I be healthy without this surgery, the odds were against it. At 40 I already had high-blood pressure and diabetes. My knees were giving out as well. I never took calcium or vitamins, I pay more attention to my health now as a post-op then I did as a pre-op. It was highly unlikely that I would have been successful at dieting either, a lifetime of failure proved otherwise. Surgery was the last chance I had at a normal life. We can only do our research, know the risks and make out best decision. Surgery is a serious life-changing event. If you are scared, you have the right to be. If you decide against surgery, you have made the right choice. This list is about sharing our thoughts and experiences. Who can say what it will be 30 - 40 years down the road. I think that medical research for obesity will have made vast improvements. Surgery might not be done anymore. Who knows? We can only do what we feel is right for us and for our own future. Carpe Diem! (stepping off the soap box now) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2001 Report Share Posted April 11, 2001 (mounting the soapbox) The future is unknown, I don't know to what age I will live, or how healthy I will be when I get there. I will most likely live to 60 even without the surgery. What kind of quality of life would I have if I didn't have this surgery? Will I be healthy without this surgery, the odds were against it. At 40 I already had high-blood pressure and diabetes. My knees were giving out as well. I never took calcium or vitamins, I pay more attention to my health now as a post-op then I did as a pre-op. It was highly unlikely that I would have been successful at dieting either, a lifetime of failure proved otherwise. Surgery was the last chance I had at a normal life. We can only do our research, know the risks and make out best decision. Surgery is a serious life-changing event. If you are scared, you have the right to be. If you decide against surgery, you have made the right choice. This list is about sharing our thoughts and experiences. Who can say what it will be 30 - 40 years down the road. I think that medical research for obesity will have made vast improvements. Surgery might not be done anymore. Who knows? We can only do what we feel is right for us and for our own future. Carpe Diem! (stepping off the soap box now) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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