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Luchosays
on 5/9/09 12:02 pm - Canada
Topic: RE: OKAY i am Worried NOW!
That's why I am trying to disuade my gf from having it.

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.
Luchosays
on 5/9/09 11:59 am - Canada
Topic: RE: Someone please just tell me this is a phase I'm going through!!
This surgery is women induced hyteria.  Most people don't talk about regrets or complications and then you have the huge marketing of this 10 Billion $ industry.  I am trying to convice my gf not to have it.
I have no clue why did you have it if you were able to lose 150 lbs on your own...

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.
Luchosays
on 5/9/09 11:56 am - Canada
Topic: RE: Regretting the DS
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.

Luchosays
on 5/9/09 11:54 am - Canada
Topic: RE: Why didn't I do it sooner...
Not so fast.  Tell me about it 3 years from now....

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.
Luchosays
on 5/9/09 11:51 am - Canada
Topic: RE: Has Anyone Had There Surgery Reversed?
I am trying to convice my gf not to do it, but people sometimes lose their minds over good marketing.

"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.
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Luchosays
on 5/9/09 11:47 am - Canada
Topic: RE: What have i done
You should get professional help for your depression there is a 58% increased risk of suicide among patients of this surgery....I have been researching about it cause I want to convince my gf to cease and desist about having it.  No luck so far.

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.
cajungirl
on 5/7/09 9:39 pm
Topic: RE: Has Anyone Had There Surgery Reversed?
Sorry you are having complications.  Do you mind elaborating on some of them?  I guess what I'm trying to understand and convey is initially the nausea, diarrhea and vomiting are part of the process as your new pouch gets acclimated with the changes.  It doesn't last forever for the majority of post-ops.

I wish you the best, I was one of the fortunate ones that had minimal problems initially the majority of the adjustment for me was drinking water and feeling nauseated.

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Babycakes1970
on 5/6/09 11:49 pm - Carriere, MS
Topic: Has Anyone Had There Surgery Reversed?
Hi I'd like to know if anyone has had their surgery reversed and if so did the complications they were having (nausea, diarrhea, vomiting) as well as others improve or stay the same? I have been having complications since I had my surgery and would very much like to have it reversed but do not want to go through it if the reversal will not improve the quality of my life. Thanks for all replies.



ejjy
on 5/6/09 3:48 am - Watertown, MA
Topic: RE: What have i done
i am also wondering how you are doing now.  hope you come back and post an update.  hopefully you are feeling better, but if not i hope you stay connected to your support here.

i am considering RNY and i was not frightened by your post.  i want a balanced picture of what i may be getting into.  i hear all the "hooray" extremely positive stories and because of all my past failures, i wonder what it would be like to be the only one in the room going god... it didn't work for me (or maybe it wasn't the right choice for me or whatever) - i'm not glad you are suffering, far from it, but it's almost too daunting to hear all these super-positive outcomes all the time, it seems impossibly good.  and i am not looking for the negative here, i just want a balanced understanding.   now i am learning.  if something goes wrong after my surgery, i want to be prepared, and have a plan, not be trying to cope with depression or feeling like a failure all alone.  i see why support is SO important post-surgery.  i am taking it very seriously now.
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