Guest guest Posted October 22, 2001 Report Share Posted October 22, 2001 Jane - Joe Frost's problem, I believe, came from a post-op infection. The risk of that is the same for any abdominal surgery. Had he had a lap band, the same thing could have happened. His subsequent problems arose from that original infection. Next reason not to have the DS ? ? ? Best - Nick in Sage Re: Ren Cop Out-Nick > Dear Nick, > > I was very well researched before I had my Lap BPD/DS. Quite > honestly, I personally would not have had a BPD/DS and I would have > opted for a LapBand instead IF I absolutely desired to have more > children (I have two children already, a boy 10 and a girl 8). I > have thought about a 3rd baby but I don't really think that I will > have one at this point. If I absolutely wanted a child or more > children, I would be leery of the BPD/DS (I think of Joe Frost and > others with severe complications). I would be afraid to take the > chance that I would by physically sound to sustain a pregnancy, if > pregnancy was that important to me (IMHO). So, different strokes for > different folks. > > Jane J. > 230/158 (-72 lbs.) > Lap BPD/DS > April 26, 2001 > Dr. Ren > > > > You said that the DS isn't the right surgery for everyone. Is > there anyone > > who doesn't want to eat normally? Is there anyone who wants more > weight to > > come back post op? > > Please let me know just who these people are because I can't > picture anyone > > who is well informed picking the RNY or Gastric Band . . . or any > other > > weight loss surgery. > > > Nick in Sage > > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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