Guest guest Posted October 20, 2000 Report Share Posted October 20, 2000 , I heartily support your effort to talk to old-timers; and to research as much as you desire. But, I will tell you my opinion after 3-4 months of reading every post on this site and one other, as well as doing ooo-gobs of my own research, as well as having my son, a 2nd year surgical resident, go back to the chief surgeons at The Univ. of Pa Hopsital with my questions as they arose and of course which he then brought back to me. I am having the MGB. Is bile reflux (can we all say Hi to you know who?) a possiblity. Yep. Is it frequent? Not at all. Is it all she says it is? Very unlikely. Is her condition reversible? Yep. Is she just taking this to another extreme instead of being proactive and just getting it fixed? Yep. Should you worry? Nope. As far as talking to the old-timers. Well, they're very hard to reach, as will I be, cause they're out leading really good lives as thin and healthy people and catching up on all the time they've lost to obesity! Best of luck in your research. But honestly, do you think my son would support me in this effort if he wasn't 99% sure his mom would be OK? Not that boy, I can tell you. He'd fight me like the wonderful guy he is, cause I'm the only mom he's got and he's kinda fond of me. There are risks, and bile reflux is one of them, which is why the small stomach has a vertical bent, in an effort to prevent that; but no one hits the mark 100% of the time. And you know wht? If I have that, I'll get it fixed. I know one thing for sure, if I don't do this, my future isn't really much to think about!! PhillyJude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 22, 2000 Report Share Posted October 22, 2000 Thank you so much for your reply. It does help to know that you have also researched it. It helps a whole bunch to know that your son supports you. My PCP has also researched it and between us that is the only concern is the bile reflux. But as you stated and my PCP, we will cross that bridge then. Thank you, I am still impatiently waiting approval from insurance.. I guess I am having the reality check that this may actually happen and I want all my ducks in a row with no reservations. Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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