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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

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> 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

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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

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Open RNY 150 cm

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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!

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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.

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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

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HREF= " http://obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/profile.phtml?N=Bayuk951061008 " >http:\

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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!

>

>

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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

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