Guest guest Posted July 8, 2003 Report Share Posted July 8, 2003 In a message dated 07/08/2003 3:31:13 PM Eastern Daylight Time, rnrsmom2003@... writes: > I'm doing now that I couldn't do 15 yrs and 90 lbs ago? I can run up the > steps! I also can get down on the floor and play with my baby. This makes it all worth it doesn't it? Just to be able to get down on the floor and play with your baby. Congratulations! I often think that lifespan is a small consideration....next to the little everyday joys. O'Connell Haverhill Ma Open RNY 2/7/02 Pre op weight:248 Now: 136 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 8, 2003 Report Share Posted July 8, 2003 > I don't know if wls will increase my life span or not, (I suspect it will), but guess what I'm doing now that I couldn't do 15 yrs and 90 lbs ago? JAMA had an article recently that said wls and reducing the comorbidities of diabetes, hbp, sleep apnea and gerd will extend a life by 15yr. sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 8, 2003 Report Share Posted July 8, 2003 In a message dated 7/8/2003 8:48:14 PM Eastern Standard Time, ray@... writes: > However, in the final > analysis, at best, WLS just exchanges one set of problems for another. > Life does not become a dream world. Ray I know many here have had wls problems, but in general most post ops go on their way to stronger and healthier lives. Without problems to talk about, they do not post on the boards, therefore, just reading boards tends to make people believe in post op problems. Fay Bayuk **300/168 10/23/01 Dr. Open RNY 150 cm Click for My Profile <A HREF= " http://obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/profile.phtml?N=Bayuk951061008 " >http:\ //obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/profile.phtml?N=Bayuk951061008</A> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2003 Report Share Posted July 9, 2003 Ray I must disagree with you. WLS does NOT change one set of problems for another. For the majority of people, it takes away most of their problems and GIVES them a life. Taking vitamins, doing bloodwork, and eating correctly are NOTHING compared to a life without WLS. In fact normal weight people do these things (maybe not the bloodwork) anyway. Sherry in Knoxville TN Thankful for WLS and a LIFE BLUZGAL REMEMBER---LIFE IS A JOURNEY--NOT A DESTINATION! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2003 Report Share Posted July 9, 2003 I'd rather spend 15 years having problems to talk about than not being around to talk about them. I do understand though that there are those who will see WLS as the magic cure all and not understand that we still need to cope with our other problems. Or who might ignore the possible complications, etc. I think too it is important that we know the risks going in. The reality is that some of us will not make it. I remember a lesson I learned back in my OA days. I had been abstinent from compulsive overeating for 3 months and physically was feeling better, and feeling good about myself. I remember saying to an " old-timer " . I am doing all that I am supposed to be doing so why do I feel more angry now? Where is this serenity? And she said " , you were eating over your problems now you are not. This is life. Life has problems. " Life has problems ... before WLS and after. Tomorrow I could get hit by a car and lose my life. But I have a lot better chance of being alive in 25 years now that I have had the WLS than if I hadn't. I cannot judge another believe me, but my heart is aching wondering how many more years I will have to enjoy the company of my brother who is now close to 450 lbs. He has diabetes and is on the highest level of insulin of any of his PCP's patients. Our father died of a heart attack at 64. My brother is 60. I hated my surgery ... I have had 4 previous major abdominal surgeries and this was so different. I wanted to die the first 24 hours post-op. Because of my experience I dread having the tummy tuck. My incision broke open later BUT knowing what I went through ... I would go through it all again to increase the odds of someday being able to see my grandchildren. If you told me today that tomorrow I had to go through it all again just to maintain what I have today I would do it in a heartbeat. Re: Better Life In a message dated 7/8/2003 8:48:14 PM Eastern Standard Time, ray@... writes: > However, in the final > analysis, at best, WLS just exchanges one set of problems for another. > Life does not become a dream world. Ray I know many here have had wls problems, but in general most post ops go on their way to stronger and healthier lives. Without problems to talk about, they do not post on the boards, therefore, just reading boards tends to make people believe in post op problems. Fay Bayuk **300/168 10/23/01 Dr. Open RNY 150 cm Click for My Profile <A HREF= " http://obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/profile.phtml?N=Bayuk951061008 " >http:\ //obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/profile.phtml?N=Bayuk951061008</A> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2003 Report Share Posted July 9, 2003 Okay, I think I'll jump on this band wagon. For me personally, my health was so bad before surgery, that I could not do anything but be worried about my health. I had no life. After surgery, I discovered that the less I have to deal with the weight and co-morbidity issues, the more time I have to concentrate on the rest of my life. I don't think I traded one for another, I just have more time to deal with it. Lori Owen - Denton, Texas SRVG 7/16/01 Dr. Ritter/Dr. Bryce 479/335/??? On Wed, 9 Jul 2003 09:04:55 -0400 " SHERRY FRITTS " writes: > Ray I must disagree with you. WLS does NOT change one set of problems > for another. For the majority of people, it takes away most of their > problems and GIVES them a life. Taking vitamins, doing bloodwork, > and eating correctly are NOTHING compared to a life without WLS. In > fact normal weight people do these things (maybe not the bloodwork) > anyway. > > Sherry in Knoxville TN > Thankful for WLS and a LIFE > > > BLUZGAL > REMEMBER---LIFE IS A JOURNEY--NOT A DESTINATION! > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2003 Report Share Posted July 9, 2003 Hi all! I'm new to the graduates group but I've been on the OSSG group for over a year now. I had an open RNY on June 4th, 2002. I was 285 on the day of surgery (297 at my highest weight) and I'm now 145. I had problems early on---my pouch was very sensitive so I couldn't eat much of anything, and the things I could eat I could only eat little bits. I couldn't eat meat comfortably (except ground chicken or ground beef) for about 6 months, now I can eat any meat with no problems. Two months out, I developed pancreatitis---which was very painful but it cleared up soon after and I haven't had a re-occurance. 6 months out I was having problems with my gall bladder---they did ultrasounds, bloodwork and a HIDA scan and only found sludge but that seems to have worked itself out because I haven't had any pain since December. The first 4 months were rough since my pouch was so sensitive, I lost most of my weight in those first 4 months, but once Thanksgiving came around, I was able to eat most foods with no problem, except I have to stay away from fatty stuff or deep fried stuff because it causes me to dump badly. Sugars don't really bother me anymore (which I kinda wish I didn't know, LOL!) but I do have some lactose intolerance. I don't believe the WLS exhanged one set of problems for another---yes I did have some complications early on, but my life is now better, happier and much healthier!! My major problems pre-op were terrible back and joint pain from carrying all that weight, my asthma was terrible, I had plantar faciitis which made it nearly impossible for me to go anywhere, I had no energy and terrible stress incontinence (I have had 5 kids, so that was part of that problem) and I am hypothyroid which is part of the reason why I got so heavy in the first place--no matter what I did, I kept gaining weight, I couldn't lose weight if my life depended on it (and it did!) Now, at 145 pounds, I have none of those problems anymore----they are all gone--well, except the hypothyroidism, but its much easier controlled. I am happier now than I've been my whole adult life---it IS like a dream to me. Now, if only my hair would grow back as quickly as it all fell out---things would be perfect, LOL! Not only did this surgery save my life--because I was headed to some more serious co-morbidities if I didn't lose weight, but it helped to totally improve my life--so yes, I do have a better life now! :-) Open RNY June 4th, 2002 Cleveland Center for Bariatric Surgery Dr. Sonpal 285/145/where ever my body decides to stop!! Re: Better Life > In a message dated 7/8/2003 8:48:14 PM Eastern Standard Time, > ray@... writes: > > > However, in the final > > analysis, at best, WLS just exchanges one set of problems for another. > > Life does not become a dream world. > > Ray I know many here have had wls problems, but in general most post ops go > on their way to stronger and healthier lives. Without problems to talk about, > they do not post on the boards, therefore, just reading boards tends to make > people believe in post op problems. > > Fay Bayuk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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