Question:
I would like to hear from people who are atleast 1 year post op .

Anyone 1 year post op with lapgastbypass -vs-opengastbypass, tyring to figure out longterm differances, other than the scars. I would like your worst set back or side effect and your best. Your stories will help me decide. Thanks so much all email accepted at [email protected]    — ThePeachy1 (posted on September 11, 1999)

September 11, 1999
I dont understand your questions..you just want to hear from laps?...
   — Deanna D.

September 12, 1999
Iam 13 months post op. had several severe complications. had to have additional surgery (LUNG) and lots of endoscopies. I don't need to lose any more and can't stop. I was 351 pre-op size 32, 135 now (5'6 1/2") size 8. I can't eat enough because scar tissue delays what stomach I have from emptying. Constant reflux. Lots of pain. Lost lots of hair.
   — Charlotte F.

February 19, 2000
Sandi, I had an open bypass done on June 1, of last year...coming upon a year. I have gone from 270 to 140 and love most of how it's turned out. Two things i don't like though...one is the scar because i heal badly. My doc used glue and no stitches or staples outside at all. It should have looked great but...it's me. The other is that I am 41 and now have loose skin everywhere. Not a pretty picture cause my body looks like and old lady now but skinny...which is better? a skinny old lady i would say cause i am a healthy one. I experienced NO weird problems. Only those that i was told about before surgery. Good luck to you.
   — BARBARA R.