Do the wls benefits outweigh the risks?
on 3/3/15 9:47 am
As my co-morbs multiplied, the surgical risk and requirement to take supplements for life seemed increasingly reasonable. Ironically, in volume I take fewer things in vitamins now than I used to have to take in medications. I'm off all prescriptions for my co-morbs because they are all resolved.
For most people that are morbidly obese, yes.
Kelly
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Yes. But, of course, both surgery and bring obese do have risks! Surgery is a last resort, I agree with the other person who said you will know when that point comes.
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,
I just sometimes wish I had done it earlier.
Other than that, it's a life-changing life-long journey.
Had surgery at Nordbariatric, with surgeon A. Maleckas.
