Hello everyone I have a serious question. I was diagnosed with Iritis in September of 2005 I followed all the treatments that my eye doctor gave to the T. Now 4 months later I have Iritis again. I was wondering if there was anyone out there that has had Iritis before or after your RNY. I am becoming very paranoid, I think everything that goes wrong with my body is the cause of me having my RNY. To date all my bloodwork has been normal, I have had no complications since surgery which was on March 3,2005. I am just looking for some information. I googled Iritis but it really doesn't tell me much about it but the general. My eye Dr. is sending me for some bloodwork to see if there is anything wrong with my levels. If anyone has had Iritis or is going through it know please respond. Any info is appreciated. Thanks ] Tyshea 315/189/150

I too am in great health, except I am fat. I would give almost anything but my daughter and my health to be thin, or at least less fat, but I worry that I am tempting the fates. I am confident in my surgeon, but he has warned of the risks. In the end I feel that I will live longer and be a better mother having WLS.

Hi, I'm also a single mom of a great 2 year old boy. I know how it feels to be scared cause I'm going through the same feelings. I'm currently getting my lab test done and I'm also exited about this cause I know that when I go through with the surgery I'm gonna have more energy and I won't be inside all the time I'll be able to go with my son to the park, run and play ball with him. we just have to be strong... so If you ever need anybody to talk to let me know I guess were on the same boat. good luck

I am a single mom of a 7 year old I was depressed and scared but surgery turned out to be the best thing that I could have done. I am happy my energy is increasing by the week and I am looking forward to next summer.

We are researching WLS for our 16 year old daughter. She saw a bariatric MD and he recommended against the band for the following reasons: 1. She has heartburn which makes her esophagus compromised and the lap band can do the same. 2. The amount of weight loss is lower, 30-50% of excess body fat, gastric bypass is 50-70%. 3. Higher failure rate--need to switch to bypass at some point, maybe 4. No long term studies in adolescents. I understand many people are having great success with the band, but it is not for everyone. Our insurance does not pay for bypass for anyone under 20 and she does not have the co-morbidities they require. I am not inclined to wait. I believe the more people weigh when they have WLS the harder it is to reach a normal weight. Also think of the skin issues when it is over. There are so many developmental tasks associated with young adulthood that an obese teen will miss out on. Is it hard to get a job, attend college, date. My daughter is totally committed to having WLS. I am asking her to practice behaviors she will need to be successful. Exercise, avoiding snacking, evaluating her emotional eating. We cannot afford this until next year and then may have to take her to Mexico. (Some people would cringe in horror at the thought, but not us) By the way, I had a gastric bypass 13 years ago, and have suffered very little in the way of complications. I have to take B12 shots to better absorb iron. Otherwise I am very healthy.