Would you have had weight loss surgery if you knew then what you know now?
Hi angellady122370,
This question was asked a few weeks ago. Here is the link for you to read....
http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/rny/5268504/Members-Speak- If-you-could-would-you/
I'm only 6 months post-op, but yes, yes I would.
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No I would NOT have had wls with all the Knowledge I have now.Its all good with the weight loss you achieve from wls , then later years down the road something goes wrong. 8 out of 10 people will have complications from this surgery. its funny I met with a local wls surgeon to see if I had a Hernia, I asked many questions. He said he wont do full Rny or DS because of complications later down the road , he will however do the staple of the stomach only. well that's what I wanted in the beginning , never found the right surgeon at that time. 2007 to be exact.I am constantly hearing of people having some kind of complication from wls. Some have regain all their weight back, sad. I preach to my 30 yr old daughter never have wls. she is 100 lbs. overweight now. I am teaching her to loose the weight naturally.
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No I would NOT have had wls with all the Knowledge I have now.Its all good with the weight loss you achieve from wls , then later years down the road something goes wrong. 8 out of 10 people will have complications from this surgery. its funny I met with a local wls surgeon to see if I had a Hernia, I asked many questions. He said he wont do full Rny or DS because of complications later down the road , he will however do the staple of the stomach only. well that's what I wanted in the beginning , never found the right surgeon at that time. 2007 to be exact.I am constantly hearing of people having some kind of complication from wls. Some have regain all their weight back, sad. I preach to my 30 yr old daughter never have wls. she is 100 lbs. overweight now. I am teaching her to loose the weight naturally.
Can you give links to studies showing that 8 out of 10 have complications? Weight regain is surely nit a "complication".
Highest 290, Banded - 248 Lowest 139 (too thin!). Comfort zone 155-165.
Happily banded since May 2006. Regain of 28lbs 2013-14. ALL GONE!
But some has returned! Up to 175, argh! Off we go again,
