Yes i would do it again in a heart beat, I had no major complications, Just the throwing up i just had to learn what i could eat and what not to eat. and to slow down when i eat, but i go back with the same doctor to have a tummy tuck and skin removed from my arms on the 26th of this month. so yes i would do it again.

Yes, Deby, I would have this surgery again in a heartbeat. I have not had any of the complications that you can have. I guess that I am very lucky. What made me choose this surgery is that my sister had this surgery before me and she did so well also. I felt that I had nothing to loose, because I have tried everything else and I would loose weight, but then regain it back. I cannot tell you how many times that I have lost 100 lbs. Hopefully, this is the last time I will have to do this. I was very fortunate to have a very skilled surgeon, he is my employer's brother, so he is like family to me. Dr. Mark Nichols is a very skilled surgeon and very caring and compassionate man. I love and respect him so much. I feel that the outcome outweights the risk, especially when you are so grossly overweight that it effects you daily life. I cannot tell you how good I feel now. My life has changed for the better. I had my surgery in May of 2003, so far this has been the longest that I have been able to keep the weight off. I still need to eat right and exercise, but this is a small exchange for how wonderful that I feel now. My health has improved, and I feel that I will live longer having had this procedure. Good luck to you, I hope your opt to have this surgery. God Bless, Cheree

Hi Lori, I never drink milk and I seem to notice a lot of gas also. There is probably some medical reason for this, I just don't happen to know what it is. I too am feeling fine and lovin the new me, went on a 14 mile run yesterday in preparation for a marathon in April. Maybe the gas will give me a boost with my running

Lori, I also have noticed that I have a lot of gas. I drink milk also, I just love a half a glass of milk sometimes. I do eat a lot of milk products and cheese. I will just deal with it too. Other than that, life is great for me too. I am so glad someone else is also having the gas problem. Its not so bad that I cannot live with it.

To God be the glory for this wonderful option!! I had Roux-N-Y surgery. I have lately noticed that I'm having a fair amount of gas, but I drink alot of milk, so that could be the culprit. I could stop drinking it for a few days and see if it makes a difference, but I really don't want to stop dairy products, so I'll just deal with it. Other than that, life is great and I'm looking forward to summer!!! Lori Missouri 344/195/190