Question:
How long will my recovery time be after the operation? i was told it could last 6 hrs

Please bear with me. I'm really worried. My main concern is the death rate as a result of having this operation? i have to feel better because i am a person who worries A LOT!!!! thanks a lot.    — halahmad (posted on September 6, 2008)

September 6, 2008
It is normal for you to be scared of having this procedure done. Try not to worry so much and focus on getting pass the surgery and beginning your new life. I think the death rate is something you should discuss with your doctor performinig the surgery. As with any major surgery, please understand that complications can occur during the procedure or after. Talk with your doctor about your risk for having the surgery, because everyone is diffferent and will not have the same experience. Just make sure you are confortable with the doctor doiing the surgery and talk with him as much as possible to help you feel somewhat at ease. I hope this help.
   — Toby2

September 6, 2008
Your not alone. I was worred to death and I drove the hospital nuts when they had to delay my surgery 4 hours. They finally gave me a shot to knock me out but told me it was just to help me relax. The real fact is, and I want you to think about this, if you went to the hospital today and they told you your appendex had to come out now or you would be dead in the morning, you would not think about it and you would just do it. This surgery is no more dangerious to you than having your appendex out. The real difference is you are not going to die by morning. You will die early from your weight if you do not do something about it, but not by morning. DOn't put it off. Just face the fact that like the rest of us, diets do not work for you and you need medical help. Do you want to live to see your grandchildern? Do you want to see them get married and have great grad childern? Then act now! Go to an retirement home and tell me how many people do you see there that are Fat? Don't bother, because I know there are almost none. Why? Because the overweight ones died before they could get to a home. I will take a home before I would want to die young, so the risk is not that great with the right surgeon. Ask your sergeon and other surgeon you are considering in a open meeting how many sergerys of this kind have they done, and how many have died from the surgery. My Sergeon has done over 6000 Bariatric surgeries and he has lost one! Bet the odds, and put some trust in God. Best of success to you.
   — William (Bill) wmil

September 6, 2008
First of all I agree with the others talk to your doc, ask the following questions: 1. How many have you done? 2. How many do you do a week? 3. How many had trouble and what kind of problems? 4. Have you had any deaths - if so what happened? 5. How is the hospital you are using equipment to handle problems if not do you have arrangements made to transfer patients? 6. Are you board cerficatifed? 7. How long have you been doing the surgery? 8. What health problems do I have that you are concern about? Can I help with them before hand? e.i. Diet, CPAP Good docs will take the time you answer your questions and ease your fears. I also spoke to my PCP and Cardo docs about their option of the surgery and my surgeon. It was nice when they told me mine was the best in the business. My PCP also said he felt that this surgery would save my life. I had many other health issues prior to the surgery including a heart surgery 2 yrs before my RnY. There is alot to be concern with. I did have problems, I coded; but my doc and the hospital were all there for me they handled the problems with great care and faith. They put me at ease. I'm now 13 months post-op, would I do it again, YES - even knowing anything I know now what would happen. I hope this answers your questions and give you a little peace. Good luck and prayers help.
   — dc10pilotswife

September 6, 2008
There are many good surgeons doing this surgery. Mine actually does the surgery on the internet site for ECU, and it convinced me to have the surgery. So far, thank God, he has had no fatalities and his associate has had none in ten years, though he has quite a bit less experience than my surgeon. Talk to them and follow the advice given you by the others who answered. Worry is good if it's not obsessive, but remember that "worry is the interest you pay on the solution." Even the Bible warns about it. It is the opposite of faith. Good luck and God bless you if you decide to go through with it. Let us know how you do with it. Dusty
   — Dusty Ray Vaughn

September 6, 2008
Don't worry about it. If you need this surgery.like i did your chances of dyng at a young age is way higher then getting the surgery. he waited to late and died because of him not gettng it done in time. have the surgery and do what your dr tells you or your classes. expect alot of change in your life. and have fun in your life. your in my prayers bridget
   — shadia616

September 6, 2008
Don't worry about it. If you need this surgery.like i did your chances of dyng at a young age is way higher then getting the surgery. my husband he waited to late and died because of him not gettng it done in time. have the surgery and do what your dr tells you or your classes. expect alot of change in your life. and have fun in your life. your in my prayers bridget
   — shadia616

September 6, 2008
I admit ,I was scared at first. It's no more dangerous than any other operation. There is risk in anything you do. I had my GBS on August 18th. The first couple of week's are no walk in the park. Dr. David Dyer made me feel very calm and as long as you follow instructions you'll be feeling pretty darn good by the end of your 3rd week. I'm glad I did it.
   — littleluke54

September 6, 2008

   — Gina S.

September 7, 2008
Ah, so you and I are members of the same club! I made all kinds of arrangements before surgery... "just in case". It made me feel better and it turns out I didn't need them... but you couldn't have convinced me at the time. So do what you NEED to do to feel better no matter what it is. It will put your mind at ease and then your surgery will go fine (as mine did). After all, our mind and mental health plays an important part in this whole procedure. Hope this helps!!
   — pattschiele

September 8, 2008
I am sure after you have your surgery, you will realize that you got yourself worked up more than you should have. My surgery was a breeze. I had very little pain, next to none. I would have considered it more of a discomfort. I was out of the hospital w/in 2 days. I was back to work w/in 2 weeks. You will do great and try not to worry!
   — Carlyn M.

September 8, 2008
I had surgery in march I had no complications and that was the first time that I ever had surgery and been under anesthisa. All I can say is put your trust in God, and don't worry say a pray and everythin will be alright. But you have to have faith and trust in God.
   — rena27

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