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goldenlady5
on 8/10/08 8:32 am - Chicago, IL

As I stated earlier I'm new to this web site and waiting for the Lap Band surgery approval. So I decided to surf tabs and links. WHY IN THE WORLD DID I CLICK ON "MEMORIAL". Dummy, my fault, I'll never go there again.

Jupiter6
on 8/10/08 8:36 am - Near Media, Pa- South of Philly, NJ

RNY on 07/16/07

Actually, it's a sign of intelligence.

Mortality IS an issue with WLS. People die. People have complications. People have things happen that change their lives forever and not just for the better. An educated WLser gets all the facts, not just the ones that make them happy-- so they can make an intelligent and informed choice.

"Oh sweet and sour Jesus, that is GOOD!" - Stephen Colbert Lap RNY 7/07-- Lap Gallbladder 5/08--
     Emergency Bowel Repair 6/08 -Dr. Meilahn, Temple U.   Upper and Lower Bleph/Lower Face Lift
     12/08
     Fraxel Repair 2/09-- Lower Bleph Re-Do 5/09  -Dr. Pontell, Media PA Mastopexy/Massive
     Brachioplasty/ Extended Abdominoplasty (plus Mons Lift and Upper Leg lift) / Hernia Repair
     6/24/09 ---Butt Lift and Lateral Thighplasty Scheduled 7/6/10 - Dr. Ivor Kaplan VA Beach
     Total Cost: $33,500   Start wt: 368   RNY wt: 300 Goal wt: 150   Current wt: 148.2 BMI: 24.7

pennisweet
on 8/10/08 9:03 am - Windsor, MO

RNY on 11/11/05

I did that and thought the same thing---why would I do that. It is so sad but a lot of the ones who die do not follow the docs advice.

Angela K.
on 8/10/08 9:31 am - Mary Esther, FL

RNY on 06/25/08

You are not alone. I, too, am guilty of browsing at the Memorial Page before surgery. Yes, death does happen during weight loss surgery (as it does with any other type of surgery.) It's perfectly normal to have some hesitation and nervousness about taking such a huge step. But remember, you are doing it to get healthy! And even though death does occur, your chances are pretty slim! Good luck!

Angela
Proud Air Force Wife and SAHM
Highest 282/Pre-Op 251/Current 143/My Goal 150/Doctor's Goal 137

karianne
on 8/10/08 9:54 am - Marlborough, MA

Revision on 04/05/12

I did the same thing but quickly realized that death is part of the general population. Many there died of causes not related to WLS. Cancer, car accidents, suicide and some died while waiting to get approved for surgery so from being MO. Of course some did die from complications from surgery/bloodclots etc but it's the risk we choose to take. Karianne

HW-244, SW-234, CW-207
4/8/04 Lap-band-Goal weight for 5 yrs, Tummy Tuck 6/23/08
Lap-band Leak 4/2011, Revision to Gastric Bypass 4/5/12

TamiN
on 8/10/08 2:05 pm, edited 8/10/08 2:06 pm - San Jose, CA

RNY on 10/29/12

Ditto Karianne......I noticed the same thing..

Valerie G.
on 8/10/08 11:14 am - Northwest Mountains, GA

DS on 10/31/05

While you're looking at extremes, you might as well see what life is like for post ops who may not be realizing what they once dreamed about, their struggles and compromises with post-op living.

WLS Grads: http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/wls_grads/
Revisions (those who did not get the results or had complications so bad that they need another surgery): http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/revision/a,messageboard/bo ard_id,5360/

WLS REgrets: http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/any_wls_regrets/
Failed WLS: http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/failed_wls_second_time_aro und/

Valerie
DS 2005

There is room on this earth for all of God's creatures..
next to the mashed potatoes

missy-h
on 8/10/08 12:23 pm - Seymour, IN

I agree with Pennisweet......too many do not follow the rules or, their health has suffered irreversible damage from obesity.

It is really the best you can do for yourself.....read anything and everything about the good, bad and ugly of wls.....it makes you better prepared. The bad is definately one he** of a motivator to follow the rules and guidelines given to you by your surgeon and nut.

Missy

Height: 5'2" Pre-op weight: 297.4

LosingSally
on 8/10/08 7:18 pm

Many of the people listed there did not die from their weight loss surgery. Or complications of it.
On the other hand, several who did, aren;t listed. Still, when you are morbidly obese and unwell, any surgery is a risk.
For myself, my life was unbearable, and not worth living as I was before surgery. I am 3 yrs out, and very pleased with life in general!

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