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Topic: RE: The "Gold Rush" to Bariatric Surgery
I am nearly 5 years post-WLS and have not had any significant regain.
My BMI is normal, my comorbidities of hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea, prediabetes, and chronic knee & back pain are resolved.
So, go **** yourself, troll.
My BMI is normal, my comorbidities of hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea, prediabetes, and chronic knee & back pain are resolved.
So, go **** yourself, troll.
Sharyn, RN
RIP, MOM ~ 5/31/1944 - 5/11/2010
RIP, DADDY ~ 9/2/1934 - 1/25/2012
Topic: RE: Rapid weight loss + Rapid aging Good Trade off?
who are you and why are you here? seriously, have you had WLS and complications or what?
On May 10, 2009 at 8:25 AM Pacific Time, Luchosays wrote:
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. once upon a time I had a group to talk about Binge Eating Disorder, and later one about Clean Eating.
PM me if you are interested in either of these.
size 8, life is great
Topic: RE: The "Gold Rush" to Bariatric Surgery
the link doesn't work but I wonder about this.
when I was pre-op I wanted all the info out there, both good & bad. went to forums like this and looked for people who had bad experiences or otherwise regretted WLS.
but why would you join OH just to post this?
smells funny to me.
On May 9, 2009 at 6:26 PM Pacific Time, Luchosays wrote:
The ECRI report, “Bariatric Surgery for Obesity," noted that the surgeries can produce significant initial weight loss but “three years after surgery, the typical patient is still obese." Most importantly, they concluded that based on the quality and strength of the available evidence, claims of improved “quality of life and long-term health impacts are less conclusive." They found available evidence weak for demonstrating that comorbidities can resolve and “it was also not evident whether bariatric surgery extends survival."when I was pre-op I wanted all the info out there, both good & bad. went to forums like this and looked for people who had bad experiences or otherwise regretted WLS.
but why would you join OH just to post this?
smells funny to me.
once upon a time I had a group to talk about Binge Eating Disorder, and later one about Clean Eating.
PM me if you are interested in either of these.
size 8, life is great
Topic: Rapid weight loss + Rapid aging Good Trade off?
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.
Topic: RE: The "Gold Rush" to Bariatric Surgery
Even if there was some truth to this report wouldnt you agree that being obese after 3 years is much better than being morbidly obese or super morbidly obese?
Karen
Karen
Topic: RE: The "Gold Rush" to Bariatric Surgery
Dawn
Dawn
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Topic: RE: The "Gold Rush" to Bariatric Surgery
Considering your link doesn't work, is there a possibility that you are simply talking out your ass?
Produce the full report by, you know, experts, and you MIGHT have a bit more credability. Otherwise, GO AWAY.
Produce the full report by, you know, experts, and you MIGHT have a bit more credability. Otherwise, GO AWAY.
Topic: RE: The "Gold Rush" to Bariatric Surgery
And you're an expert because you've been a member of OH since YESTERDAY. Be gone, troll. Go peddle your hateful wares somewhere else.
"Doubt everything. Find your own light."
-- Last words of Gautama Buddha, in Theravada tradition
Topic: RE: Need Help!!! Abdominal Pain!!
I have been having abdominal pain for the past 4 months (gastric bypass 6 1/2 months ago) I have had every test in the book and no one can find anything wrong with me. The only thing that came back abnormal is a high Gastrin level but I have no ulcers in my pouch.
I went back to my surgeon the other day and he scheduled me for exploratory surgery on May 20th. He said I could have ulcers in the sealed off part of the stomach that can't be seen on regular tests - you should ask your surgeon about this possibiltiy. While inside me, he will do a scope into the sealed part of the stomach. He will also look for hernias and obstructions and anything else he can see.
hope this helps.
I went back to my surgeon the other day and he scheduled me for exploratory surgery on May 20th. He said I could have ulcers in the sealed off part of the stomach that can't be seen on regular tests - you should ask your surgeon about this possibiltiy. While inside me, he will do a scope into the sealed part of the stomach. He will also look for hernias and obstructions and anything else he can see.
hope this helps.
Topic: The "Gold Rush" to Bariatric Surgery
The ECRI report, “Bariatric Surgery for Obesity," noted that the surgeries can produce significant initial weight loss but “three years after surgery, the typical patient is still obese." Most importantly, they concluded that based on the quality and strength of the available evidence, claims of improved “quality of life and long-term health impacts are less conclusive." They found available evidence weak for demonstrating that comorbidities can resolve and “it was also not evident whether bariatric surgery extends survival."
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