I Got My Surgery Date! So why so many horror stories?

Hello , All ,  dont post often but, my surgery date is Dec 18th 2009. I will be having my surgery in fresno ca. with dr Felix@ Clovis community hospital. I am one nervous sister. I had a lady at work telling horror stories about people that have died from gastric bypass. Man, She is a walking obituary.Has anyone else experienced this type of negativity?

There are plenty of horror stories out there but you will find most of them are told by non-WLS people.  That is one of the main reasons for this site.  You can communicate with actual WLS patients who can share actual experience, instead of gossip, rumors, and propaganda.  Good Luck to you on your surgery.

Coolbreeze

Yes, there are plenty of people that have negative stories to tell more than positive stories. I always tell people that everyone is different and a high percentage of people in fatalities have major pre-existing conditions and/or didn't follow doctors orders. Just have faith that things will be ok and they will. Your blessed to have this opportunity and don't let anyone steal your joy. I would avoid that negative nancy like the plague. This has been an awesome experience for me and i don't regret a minute of it. Good luck hun and i look forward to seeing you on the "LOSER" bench.

Any time someone start to tell you a negative story stop them dead in their tracks and let them know more people die daily from obesity related illnesses than wls. You wll be just fine stop listening to other people pray about it and recieve your joy. 

God Bless

That's exactly why I limited the number of people I told I was having WLS.  Everyone tells horror stories about someone that died... Ask her for names, I'm sure she won't be able to come up with any.  My own sister (who weighs close to 400lbs) tried to talk me out of it.  I told her that she is at greater risk of dying than I am!  Now she is constantly asking me if I've had any complications... and I'm so glad to say I have NOT!!  Do your research and make your own decision, don't let "hear say" distract you from accomplishing your goal!

!Thank u 4 all your responses!u all r sooo right. This person weighs 350 so I felt she would understand. Boy did I learn my lesson. I will be taking all of your advice by shutting my mouth,keep praying and thanking God daily and keep positive people around me.Negativity is toxic.

People die by walking down the street or flying in planes....is she gonna tell people to stop that too,lol.  There are always going to be people who aren't educated on the procedure to feed you the negative aspects.

Thankfully, as someone mentioned earlier, there is Obesity Help and other websites full of information and people that have successfully undergone WLS that can provide guidance and support. 

People like to make themselves feel better by making others around them feel worse.  Do what you have to do to enrich and celebrate your life and LET OTHERS GO ABOUT THEIRS.

I won't tell you my friends personal gbp horror story. She still lives thankfully. What I will say as I prepare for my Feb 24th 2010 date. Is that my reasons for having the surgery weigh far greater than the fears, horror stories and list of obesity related illnesses.

I had to and still am reminding myself that if I do nothing the outcome could be the same as my worse fears.... I plan to do something about this cycle.

Have faith.