Question:
Has anyone had congestive heart failure, diabetes, and hypertension?

I'm trying to find information for a friend who wants and needs to have this surgery. After talking to several non-obese non-WLS people he is now having doubts that he will survive the surgery. I would like to hear from anyone who have had his co-morbs to find out how you are doing. Did your co-morbs go away? Are you glad you did it ? What were the worse parts of recovery?    — Kimmie C. (posted on April 17, 2003)

April 17, 2003
hi i had all that and more surgery 16 months ago down 200 still on several meds probly for life but feeling a lot better then i did in a very long time went from a 70 to a 48 maybe 46 i believe i would have died with out the surgery any one has some 46 or 48 clothes contact me
   — ted M.

April 17, 2003
Hi Kimmie! ALL of what you have described, I've HAD. The WLS was a godsend to me...my surgeon took me off of ALL diabetic medicines and I've not had a problem with it since. I am still, however taking only two medicines for hypertension. Despite the fact that I have been real active post op, for some reason, I just can't seem to shake it. I had MAJOR co-morbidities. Check out my profile, then if I can help you more, just email me, Okay? LAP RNY 9/3/02 265/164/115...and counting down...
   — yourdivaness

April 18, 2003
I had severe congetive heart failure, diabetes, sleep apnea, cancer, high blood pressure, Grave's disease, colitis, diverticulitis and irriable bowel. I am down 85 pounds snce 1/13/03. My conditions have just about all disappeared. My life was ruled by repeat stays at the hospital every 30-45 days. Now I feel, look and am in better health than I have been in over 15 years! People say I look and act younger. I sure feel younger! My doctors are amazed. They say I should be the poster gal for WLS. Encourage your friend to have the surgery, you will save and prolong their life.
   — Melanie H.