Hi All,

Here I am, almost 3 years since my surgery, down 115 pounds and was able to have a beautiful baby girl (who is 16 months old).  I *have* gained some weight back and never did meet my surgeon's goal.  I like to blame it on becoming pregnant 10 months after surgery, but I certainly could lose more if I tried.

My problem is that I have developed arthritis in my knees.  I never had a problem before surgery and I was MUCH heavier.  At this point, I am going to assume that it is osteo and not rheumatoid, but I have to wait for the blood tests to come back to confirm that.  I have heard that there are other people who have experienced terrible problems years after surgery due to malabsorbtion. 

By the way, I'm 31 years old...which makes this even more devastating to me.  Sometimes I do wish I would have had the lapband instead, but 6 months ago I would have told you that RNY was the best thing that I ever could have done for myself.  Had it not been for the surgery, I would not have gotten pregnant and wouldn't have been blessed with the most awesome daughter in the world.  I wouldn't have been free from diabetes, sleep apnea, and pain ****il now) for almost three years.

I guess I just struggle with the mixed emotions.  If I have osteoarthritis, chances are I would have it regardless of RNY and .  Rheumatoid, mmm...not so sure.

Anyone else with any ailments? How are you dealing and do you regret your decision to have RNY?

Thanks!

Michelle

Christine, I am very interested in learning more about your revision - would you please share the specifics? What caused you to require a revision - if weight regain, how much and over what period of time? What was your original surgery? And what type of revision did you opt for? How are you doing with it all? Thanks very much. Maureen

Bette!!!!!
Hey lady- You know St. Baldricks is coming up again in March- I have already signed up!!
How have you been? I am well- had a revision a few months back as well as two hernia repairs. I am now on the road to getting my tummy tuck approved by my insurance- wish me luck!
Wow- so as for this situation....I am in awe. It's true Bette...there are usually three sides to every story. I know you are a fan of Dr. Ehrlich as well as you know I am a fan of Neil. I am in shock that this crap is happening. To be honest, Neil has helped me in more ways than I can ever tell you. I don't really know his brother and it sounds like it's better if I don't get involved with that. Neil has truly saved my life- not just be performing the WLS but also every other surgery I have needed after that. He helped me and my family during a horrific time in my life. He continues to support me in all aspects. I have heard bits and pieces through the grapevine but really have no clue as to what has happened. I use to go to the infomational seminars and speak when Tim was presenting- never had an issue with him. Drop me an email ([email protected]) I fully support FCB- maybe it's better I don't know all the details because I would hate to think differently about the practice.
Fill me in sista!!!
So...S. Baldricks??? Let me know. This year it's on a Saturday afternoon at Harbor Yard- should be a good time.

I can remember the PANIC the first time I felt my  HIP BONE..thought for sure I had found a tumor of some sort...we laughed for hours once we realized it was just my hip!

Seems as though this thread is all one sided. We must remember there are three sides to every store- his, theirs, and the truth. I'm not saying it is ok to hold back info from one's surgeon. What I am saying is this- F.C.B has helped ALL of us in one way or another. I don't think it's appropriate to "bite the hand" that has helped us all change our lives. Without this ENTIRE group..where would be be?? And just how much more would we all weigh?? I have been part of FCB for 5 years- it's not just one doctor/surgeon that has helped me...it was the entire practice~