This is survey is up to you if you would like to participate and it's for a dissertation. See below.


Weight Loss Surgery Outcomes Study-
Please share with anyone who might be interested....


We need your help!

We are looking for people who have had Gastric Bypass Surgery prior to March 1, 2003 to complete a short internet survey about their experience.

The survey will take less than 10 minutes to complete and is completely anonymous.

In appreciation for your time, you will be given an opportunity to enter a drawing for a $50 gift certificate to Amazon.com.

Your input will also help us develop a greater understanding of the longer term outcomes and challenges of this surgery. The results will be used to support others who are considering, have had, or are planning to have Gastric Bypass Surgery.

Unfortunately, very little is known about the long term experiences of people who have undergone bariatric surgery. We are a group of researchers at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine who are interested in learning about how your life, eating habits and weight have changed since your surgery. We are interested in learning about positive and negative experiences, challenges, and other changes you have encountered along the way.

If you are interested in participating please click on the link below or enter the web address in your browser window.

www.WLSStudy.com

At this time we are only surveying people who have had Gastric Bypass Surgery more than 3 years (36 months) ago. We hope to learn more about other procedures in the future.

Thank you in advance for your support of this important research! If you have any questions please contact us at [email protected]

Thanks for your help in doing this.

Amy Williams
Member Services

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Hi Juli, Thanks for your concern and congrats on returning your paperwork. You should hear word back in less then two weeks. Be prepared to have at least $250 or more for your first months payment up front to start your policy. As for me I am doing ok. I hurt really bad and I am still trying to manage the pain. I will have to take more time off work then expected. I only went for two weeks but I will need three. I also have an allergic reaction on my stomach from something so that is complicating things. I try to walk but it hurts my back so much. I am so used to be up and moving around it is very hard for me to sit here and watch my house be a disaster from three kids and a hubby and I cant do anything. It takes everything out of me just to get dressed and put my hair up now. I am sure it will get easier. I just need more time. I am only 7 days post op. Let me know how things go with you.

I think there is a meeting tonight with Dr Oakleys group at the MSTI building, does anyone know what time it starts? Thanks.

I am so proud of you, and wow half way there, will not be long until your all the way there. It is nice to share with people who live near you. Was glad to meet you at the meeting, looking forward to seeing you again. If you need any thing give me a shoot, have a great weekend coming up. Kaye