Question:
Anyone know of any long term complications post op 5,10,15 years down the road?

MY SUGERY IS SET 8/31/99 JUST CROSSING ALL THE T'S AND DOTTING THE I'S SO THAT I GO INTO THIS WITH MY EYES OPEN I'M A YOUNG MOTHER WITH THREE SMALL CHILDREN I WANT TO BE ABLE TO CARE FOR MY CHILDREN AND LIVE A FULL LIFE AFTER SURGERY...THANKS    — RENEE F. (posted on August 17, 1999)

August 17, 1999
Depending on the type of surgery you have, you may develop vitamin deficiencies down the road. Make sure you take vitamins as prescribed by your doctor. I check blood levels of certain vitamins after a year in my patients.
   — Bruce B.

August 17, 1999
Hi Renee, I am 16 mo post-op from the open RNY with a 1cc micro pouch. I am doing just fine I have lost 159# so far. I know of a few other people 1-6yrs post-op, another 2yrs. post-op and another 3yrs post-op. and they are doing real good too. No one has had any problems that I know of. All have lost alot and all feel really good. Good Luck- keep me posted on your progress or if you have questions I'll be happy to answer what I can-or direct you to where you can get the answers. God Bless!! Jan Terry
   — Jan T.

August 17, 1999
I'm 5 yrs out in October. The complications were early on. So far, so good! Still 112 lbs, still happily ever after!
   — vitalady

July 1, 2001
I had a r-n-y distal surgery done lapro 2 and a 1/2 years ago. I have suddenly began to regain the weight. I have gained 30 lbs. in one month. It is very scarry. I am in the process of reinstating my health insurance so hopefully I will be able to get some help soon.
   — paintnmynails

July 1, 2001
Unfortunately I have seen and posted a link before that after 7 years 25% are morbidly obese AGAIN:( My only HOPE is by that theres a drug treatment that is both safe and effective. I dont feel people fail, it just shows how badly our bodies want us to weigh what we do.... I read somewhere that we get more efficent getting calories from food, over time once we have surgery.
   — bob-haller

July 1, 2001
I know a woman who had the surgery about 18 yrs ago when it was real dangerous. She has stayed within 25lbs of her Ideal weight and has had no surgery related problems. Early on , after the surgery she had big time problems but the were all taken care of.
   — Rose A.

October 19, 2001
Dear Renee, I had my surgery on January 21, 1983. This January that will be nineteen years ago. I have done very well and kept my weight off. I have been sensible and I do not eat junk food! No chocolate, no chips or salty foods just any kind of normal food I want. I do have a problem digesting meat and am not able to eat meat other than fish or chicken...this is good I guess! I do still have problems with dumping when I eat something my stomach doesn't like. By now I have learned that my menstral cycle causes my stomach to be very sensitive and one week prior to my cycle I can't eat the foods I would normally eat. I still think of myself as fat even though I wear a size eight! I worry about my vitamin intake and I make sure I am careful to take them faithfully every day. I have some loose skin such as the upper arm area and the thighs but overall I am happy with the way I look. I feel great and have a lot of energy! My sister is going to have the surgery this month on October 29th and I hope to be an encouragement and inspiration for her! Let me know if I can answer anything else for you! Linda Londerville P.S. My bio is posted on this site for the state of Wisconsin
   — [Anonymous]

August 19, 2003
I am 6 years out now. I have been having problems with energy, I am going to the doctor this week to have what might be an incisinal hernia looked at. I am also very concerned with long term problems. I found out last year that I was border line anemic, but will also have that tested when I go to the doctor this week. I have had some hair lose, that is ongoing. I try to faithfully take vitamins to help with that. I am concerned because I lost 120 pounds the 1st year and weighed that same amount. I am up to 160, and feel like it is climbing again. I don't eat alot, but I guess it is what i am eating. Try not to worry and just enjoy your new way of life, your children will love the new energy you have.
   — Mary C.

August 19, 2003
I think it just depends on what you do after surgery wether or not you gain your weight back, just keep on exercising and taking care of yourself, you will do great!
   — Saxbyd

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