Remember Me?---WLS failure

May 12, 2001

In a message dated 05/11/2001 11:44:53 PM Central Daylight Time,

kcbazzi1@... writes:

<< What if I don't succeed at

this weight loss thing? >>

I have noticed this being a common worry from a lot of preops. First, I

think it is important to put " success " into perspective. According to my

surgeon, Dr. Hess, it is practically impossible to stay " really fat " after

this surgery. Now, a few have had to have ds revision. But, this is a very

few. Furthermore, you will notice that when there is a problem with the

amount of weight loss, the ds surgeons look for a problem with the procedure

(related to that person) as opposed to looking at the patient as a failure or

noncompliant! I think this is a wonderful thing about ds surgeons is that

they consider the procedure a failure not the patient.

Back to the keeping " success " in perspective. I have always tried to think

of my procedure's success not only in terms or what I have lost, but what I

did not continue to gain. I have lost 102 pounds. However, I started at 267

and felt I had the potential to be 300-350. Therefore, the surgery has

netted me to be up to 180 pounds lighter than I would have been. I think it

is important to think of success as being healthier and feeling better, not

to be thin. Sure the physcial appearance we accomplish is a GREAT by

product, but what really matters is being more healthy and feeling better.

JMHO

Dawn

Dr. Hess, Bowling Green, OH

BPD/DS

267 to 165

size 22 to size 10

have made size goal, weight goal may need to be adjusted.

no more high blood pressure, sore feet, or dieting!

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