Question:
Isn't it dangerous to lose weight at such a rapid speed?

I have read some postings of people dying of massive heart attacks months after surgery. I always thought that losing and gaining weight too quickly is very bad can this cause death? I am nervous and my surgery is coming up on June 13th!    — Pilar E. (posted on May 31, 2002)

May 31, 2002
I was real nervous at first also. But I can honestly say that nefore my surgery I was a vegitable. I could not walk 100 yards. I was a heart attack looking to happen :) I was on 3 different blood pressure meds and a few other pills to boot :P Here I am 1 year later. 120 pounds or so lighter. Able to run and play with my kids. Some peopel did not think I was still going to be here at this time I was in such bad shape. Now I know this does nto answer your question about rapid weight loss. Heck I do not know. But what I do know is from experiance. I have not felt this good in 20+ years. And I would not change it for anything. Good luck and God bless you on your surgery.
   — Larry B.

May 31, 2002
If you follow the instructions as to what you can eat and and take the proper vitamins and minerals, I don't think it is a problem. We have bloodwork done periodically to be sure everything is in the normal range and then fix it if it isn't. We are much more likely to die of a heart attack without the surgery. Five and a half months ago I couldn't walk to the mailbox without stopping a few times. Now I am 99 lbs. lighter and can go all day.
   — grammie5