Guest guest Posted July 5, 2003 Report Share Posted July 5, 2003 April, I couldn't get this go to through to your personal email address. Anyway, I think it would be interesting to see others' responses! Mar. 1) VBG or Rny? Date of wls? RNY, 1/22/01 2) How long did you research before having wls? 2 MONTHS 3) How many doctors did you see before choosing yours? None! Was referred to Dr. A. and chose to have the surgery with him after first visit. 4) What were the deciding factors for you in choosing your wls? I had a hernia which had to be repaired. My PCP recommended Dr. A. do the hernia AND gastric bypass at the same time. It was the first I had ever seriously considered gastric bypass for myself. 5) Do you feel that you have been successful? (Knowing that the medical community feels that loosing 50% of excess weight is considered a success) Yes. I feel I have been successful. 6) If you could do it over again, would you choose the same wls? Why or why not? Yes. I would choose the RNY. I might look into having it done laprascopically rather than open. 7) Have you had complications directly resulting from the wls? If so, what are they? No. 8) What co-morbidities did you have before wls? Do you still have those after loosing the weight? If so, are they worse/better? I had sleep apnea (undiagnosed, but I know now that I had it); I had very sore feet/ankles/knees. I am much better now - no sleep apnea. I still have aches and pains, but NOTHING like it used to be. Hope this helps! Hancock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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