Famnily needs advice and info

[Guest guest]

There is a risk at anything you do. There is a risk to every medical

procedure. But the risk is very small and the benefits of this surgery far out

weight

the risk. The surgery has saved my life. I was a bigger risk for this surgery

because of my age and medical condition. I am 59 years old and weighed almost

400 lb., I was in a wheelchair, I have heart problems, an aortic aneurysm,

arthritis, fibromyalgia, chronic bronical asthma, very bad spinal stenosis and

spinal deterioration, and I WAS a diabetic, and I HAD High blood pressure that

was going to cause the aneurysm to rupture. I know longer have diabetes or high

blood pressure. I am even able to get around in the house now without my

wheelchair. I was doomed without the surgery and now I have hope for a better

life and more time with my family. I made the choice to take the chance and I

went through it all with no problems. I have not been sick at all. Even though I

weighed almost 400# I was still able to have a LAP. I was only in the hospital

2 days and as of this day I have lost132 pounds. This surgery has truely

saved and gave me back my life. If you mother-in-law is in fairly good shape

she

will probably add years to her life by having the surgery. Good luck and God

Bless.

A. B.

LAP RNY 3/22/03

Dr. Steve Weinstein, MD.

Mobile, Alabama

BMI 65/42

386/254-132LBS.

59 years old

[Guest guest]

Hello all,new to this group.My mother in law maria is wanting to get

gbs.She is 63yrs old over 300lbs dietbetic,has anginia and past heart

attacks.She would like to know ANY info on gbs befor and after

sugrery.She really needs this surgery,it could give us more time with

her.We are scared that with her age and past medical history that she

may not be able to have gbs.ANY info or advice is greatly app.Thx

wolflover

[Guest guest]

Constance,

Thank you, I hope you all don't get tired of hearing my story. I can't help

but respond when someone ask. I feel like I want to shout to the whole world

what a miracle it has been in my life. Life is GOOD and I thank GOD for

giving the doctors the knowledge and expertise to do this surgery.

A. B.

LAP RNY 3/22/03

Dr. Steve Weinstein, MD.

Mobile, Alabama

BMI 65/42

386/253-133LBS.

59 years old

[Guest guest]

HI Wolflover!!! Welcome to the group!!!! I am post-op as of SEpt 17th, 2003, and

down 130 lbs-25 inches-and 5.7% body fat, thus far! I will be happy to help you

and your mom-in-law any way possible! Please feel free to email me privately, if

you wish, @.......yorkiegal2003@.... sherri

Famnily needs advice and info

Hello all,new to this group.My mother in law maria is wanting to get

gbs.She is 63yrs old over 300lbs dietbetic,has anginia and past heart

attacks.She would like to know ANY info on gbs befor and after

sugrery.She really needs this surgery,it could give us more time with

her.We are scared that with her age and past medical history that she

may not be able to have gbs.ANY info or advice is greatly app.Thx

wolflover