Regretting the DS
When I was exploring surgery, I talked to my family doctor first; turns out he had just lost a patient who had the DS who could not stop losing. Guy died about 6 mos after his surgery; my doc said the guy just couldn't absorb enough to keep himself alive. Scared the heck out of me! Good luck to your sister in getting this fixed soon.
colene
on 4/17/09 3:21 am
on 4/17/09 3:21 am
WOW...sorry you have had this problem.....I am 7 years post op coming into 8 years soon and have had no problems.....I have had one bout with a bowel obstruction that was surgically repaired 4 years ago. This far my only regret is not doing this sooner. I hope things work out for you very soon so you can get back to enjoying life.
I had the ds 10 months ago, and was miserable! BUT now i'm not ; )
I just had to learn to adjust to my new smaller tummy. I got mine taken down to only 3 oz. Once i got over that, things have been great! I can't imagine having the VSG ... or the restrictions for RNY. I can eat normally now and am pretty much back to normal!
My doctor opted to give me a longer common channel, at 125cms, so that i hopefully wouldn't have malabsorbtion issues with vits, but yet would still keep the weight off.
also, i had horrible heartburn issues. I remember being in elementary school with tums by my bed at night because i'd wake up with heart burn every time i turned over. Aparently, my surgeon said i had a huge hiatal hernia...it was fixed when i had my DS, and i have NOT had ANY heartburn/acid reflux since! that alone was almost worth it!
I think if you have acid problems after surgery it can be as simple as the foods your often eating, to how late at night you eat them...to actually having overactive glands in your stomach. Everyone's journey is different!
I just had to learn to adjust to my new smaller tummy. I got mine taken down to only 3 oz. Once i got over that, things have been great! I can't imagine having the VSG ... or the restrictions for RNY. I can eat normally now and am pretty much back to normal!
My doctor opted to give me a longer common channel, at 125cms, so that i hopefully wouldn't have malabsorbtion issues with vits, but yet would still keep the weight off.
also, i had horrible heartburn issues. I remember being in elementary school with tums by my bed at night because i'd wake up with heart burn every time i turned over. Aparently, my surgeon said i had a huge hiatal hernia...it was fixed when i had my DS, and i have NOT had ANY heartburn/acid reflux since! that alone was almost worth it!
I think if you have acid problems after surgery it can be as simple as the foods your often eating, to how late at night you eat them...to actually having overactive glands in your stomach. Everyone's journey is different!
Surgery June 3rd, 2008
My Specs: Height 5' 5.75" | Highest weight 265+?lbs | Surgery weight 241.9 | Now 154 lbs | CC length 150cm, stomach 3oz
Added: Neck/Chin/Lower face lift Nov 23,2010- Skin only
I'm young, and was pretty healthy going into my DS surgery. No life-threatening co-morbids. Out of sheer bad luck (I guess), I've had a host of complications, including a partially collapsed lung, pneumonia, dehydration, electrolyte imbalances, nausea, vomiting, and severe lower abdominal pain. It has been a frustrating road. I am NOT the norm. Most people don't have this many problems.
That being said, had I known I'd face those issues, I'd still do it all over again. There is no way I could live with any other surgery. Period.
That being said, had I known I'd face those issues, I'd still do it all over again. There is no way I could live with any other surgery. Period.
5'10", HW: 326/SW: 280/CW: 181/Goal: 165
Think it through research the downside...
Of greatest concern are the effects of long-term nutritional deficiencies, which are rarely discussed realistically. The neurological decline and aging seen after bariatric surgeries is especially rapid and results from multiple vitamin and mineral deficiencies, said Dr. Ernsberger. Both the stomach and small intestines are critical for absorbing many nutrients, including B-vitamins, calcium, iron, vitamin D and protein. Even taking supplements in multiple times the recommended amounts doesn’t help because the surgeries eliminate the proper function of the stomach and gastrointestinal system, he said. Hence, malnutrition problems are not uncommon, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases and include anemias, osteoporosis, loss of teeth, blindness and, in a reported 16% of cases, even neurological and brain damage. We are seeing the return of nutritional deficiency diseases of starvation in formerly healthy fat people that had become rare in Western societies and are typically only seen in underdeveloped regions of the world.
Of greatest concern are the effects of long-term nutritional deficiencies, which are rarely discussed realistically. The neurological decline and aging seen after bariatric surgeries is especially rapid and results from multiple vitamin and mineral deficiencies, said Dr. Ernsberger. Both the stomach and small intestines are critical for absorbing many nutrients, including B-vitamins, calcium, iron, vitamin D and protein. Even taking supplements in multiple times the recommended amounts doesn’t help because the surgeries eliminate the proper function of the stomach and gastrointestinal system, he said. Hence, malnutrition problems are not uncommon, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases and include anemias, osteoporosis, loss of teeth, blindness and, in a reported 16% of cases, even neurological and brain damage. We are seeing the return of nutritional deficiency diseases of starvation in formerly healthy fat people that had become rare in Western societies and are typically only seen in underdeveloped regions of the world.
There are many healthy obese people (not the super obese) that go for the surgery cause the
obesity risks are highly exagerated by the surgeons that are lining their pockets with the GB Gold Rush
A clear indication of how misleading this propaganda for GB is, is that medical costs are about the same
before you paid for hypertension and diabetes drugs, now after GB you pay for gastrointestinal meds,
injectable vitamins and minerals. Malabsorption is no joke you can die and see your life crumble from it
as much as from cancer or diabetes.
obesity risks are highly exagerated by the surgeons that are lining their pockets with the GB Gold Rush
A clear indication of how misleading this propaganda for GB is, is that medical costs are about the same
before you paid for hypertension and diabetes drugs, now after GB you pay for gastrointestinal meds,
injectable vitamins and minerals. Malabsorption is no joke you can die and see your life crumble from it
as much as from cancer or diabetes.
I've always been overweight but I don't think I ever broke the 30BMI barrier. It doesn't take much to
become obese. My father probably was close to obese or at least carried a big belly. My mother
cycled between anorexic, normal and sometimes obese. So I know I cannot indulge in my desires for
sweets (my main temptation). I used to eat lots of butter at breakfast. Years ago I decided that butter
was not necessary for my survival. I usually have butter rarely at a restaurant only when they bring the
little square with the bread.
I believe that no one cares to follow guidelines about who should be eligible for this surgery. The main
weak point is that people with psychological issues will not succeed but now almost anyone gets it.
What I read is that bariatric surgeons have given up on testing for sound mind for the procedure cause
the outcome of the test predicts poorly success or failure.
So no more psychological testing! free for all!
So that 58% suicide risk increase is just collateral damage in the battle against obesity. Highly unethical
become obese. My father probably was close to obese or at least carried a big belly. My mother
cycled between anorexic, normal and sometimes obese. So I know I cannot indulge in my desires for
sweets (my main temptation). I used to eat lots of butter at breakfast. Years ago I decided that butter
was not necessary for my survival. I usually have butter rarely at a restaurant only when they bring the
little square with the bread.
I believe that no one cares to follow guidelines about who should be eligible for this surgery. The main
weak point is that people with psychological issues will not succeed but now almost anyone gets it.
What I read is that bariatric surgeons have given up on testing for sound mind for the procedure cause
the outcome of the test predicts poorly success or failure.
So no more psychological testing! free for all!
So that 58% suicide risk increase is just collateral damage in the battle against obesity. Highly unethical
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