Question:
Has anyone with borderline pulmonary hypertension undergone successful surgery?

I was just diagnosed with borderline pulmonary hypertension, after noticing I was gaining weight quickly. I was considering WLS but don't know now that I will be eligible. How difficult is it to be approved for the surgery with this condition? What are the complications? I have seen a couple of posts indicating patients with this problem have had to be ventilated after surgery. Does this mean you are kept unconscious for the length of time you are ventilated? Does the surgery really cure pulmonary hypertension? I am on a C-PAP with oxygen at night and can still walk, but have to stop a lot while walking distances. All of this became noticeable over the last six months. I would appreciate anyone who can give me any tips-- or real hope. I weigh about 317.    — malkee (posted on November 9, 2009)

November 9, 2009
Pulmonary Hypertension is never really cured, but it can improve. I was diagnosed with weight induced PAH but was never put on meds for it. I had the surgery a year ago in December and have had a great improvement in my breathing. I was in ICU overnight to watch me but had no problems. I still have days that I have a hard time breathing if I attempt to do too much, but I am able to do things I couldn't do before. You need to know what kind of PAH you have and what caused it. I'm not a medical professional so I can just tell you what happened with me.
   — Dawn A.

November 10, 2009
I don't know specifically about your disease, but I would think it might be considered all the more reason to have WLS. And I have some pretty sick friends with serious heart conditions that recently had WLS. Good luck.
   — Janell C.