Question:
Unhappy Post Ops
I've been watching this sight for some time now and am still trying to decide if WLS is for me. Has there yet been a surve, that indicates an average of Post Ops That are not sure if they should have gone with WLS or simply are unhappy they did? It's wonderfull seeing all the possitivity of this sight has to offer, but I really feel I need more information. I would also like to see why the Post Op is unhappy. Can you help me? Thank You for your support and information. Jo — Jo M. (posted on August 12, 1999)
August 12, 1999
Well, opinion of the unhappy post-op for the most part was not expecting
the immediate pain/discomfort in the hours after surgery. Most will tell
you it was not easy, not what they expected, no walk in the park..so on and
so on. Well, the human body is wonderfully resilient. I have had many
surgeries, none were walks in the park, however, the best thing any nurse
did for me was make me get up as soon as possible, within hours of the
surgery actually. Less than 45 min. after coming from recovery for an open
gallbladder removal and bile duct resection I was up and walking to the
bathroom. Within 4 hrs of surgery of Spleen removal, I was up and walking
and that was the worst ordeal anyone can ever imagine "12 hours of
surgery" and that one was a 14" scar running from the center of
breast bone to my waist far left side, tubes down my nose and in my sides
intensive care. So, although I have not had my RNY yet..I will soon and
I'm ready to start living my life again and I'm prepared for what pain or
discomfort it takes and I know I can handle it.
Good Luck with your decision.
— Victoria B.
August 12, 1999
The properly selected bariatric surgery patient is overwhelmingly pleased
that he/she
made the decision to have surgery. I refer you to an article in the Journal
of the American
College of Surgeons in May 1999 from the Ohio State Bariatric surgery
center. Dr Patricia Choban showed
that 53% of the patients felt that their health was much better than one
year ago, and that 21%
felt that it was somewhat better. None felt it to be worse.
— Bruce B.
August 12, 1999
Dear Jo,
I have been researching weightloss surgery for 6 months now. I found
www.gastricbypass.com to be EXTREMELY informative. I printed out 47 pages
of information and am very pleased with all the information. It describes
everything from history of the surgery, to even the surgeons bios. I hope
this helps you and please email me soon and let me know.
[email protected]
— Denise T.
August 12, 1999
Hi. My name is Kathy Kujawa. I had gastric bypass surgery in Oct. of 1998
so I am 9 months post op. I was unsure of having surgery for the longest
time and this was one of the hardest decisions I've ever made. I have been
overweight most of my life even as a child. I chose to have the surgery
because I'm not getting any younger and I wanted to live a longer,
healthier life. I have lost 128 pounds. That never would have happened
without having this surgery. I look good, I feel good and I know I am
going to live a longer, happier life. I will never regret having this
surgery it has changed my life forever for the better. Good luck in
whatever you decide to do.
— Kathy K.
August 12, 1999
I personally feel that the reason you're seeing so many positive posts, is
that most people are quite happy with their decision and their new life and
their progress. The only negative posts I've seen are when people have had
complications. But that is the exception, not the rule to this surgery.
I'm certain, anyone who's had negative experiences would be happy to share
them, and likewise of the positive experiences. It truly gave me my life
back! I am thrilled I made this choice. Best of luck in your journey of
searching out the answers for you.
— Sherrie G.
August 12, 1999
Dear Jo,
— BJ K.
August 12, 1999
Dear Jo,
— BJ K.
August 12, 1999
Dear Jo,
I am one of the few people who have had
serious(life-threatening)complications from WLS. There have been many times
I have been unhappy and wondered WHY did I do this to myself. Then I see a
morbidly obese person walking by, hearing kids say rude things or people
staring and then I remember.... I would do it again in a heartbeat. The
good outweighs the bad, even in my case, where I am still seriously ill.
You can be unhappy fat and you can be unhappy as a normal weight person.
It's all about attitude. I wish you good luck, which ever way you go.
Blessings, Bev.
— BJ K.
August 15, 1999
hi jo, I though that I had made a mistake the first couple
of weeks. But losing 20lbs in the first 2 weeks helped. It
took a lot out of me mentally because I was use to eating
anything I wanted when I wanted. I wasnt happy doing things that interested
me before I go no pleasure from I lost intrest in quite a bit of small
things. I am post op 2 months now and am adjusting, I guess. I feel better
since I
have returned to work. To soon to tell if I want to change my mind. It
really was difficult at first. I like the fact
that I can eat anything I want. Well almost anything. I avoid foods that I
think might make me sick. This surgery is not like a diet plan where you
have the option to cheat if you want to. No bingeing. But I also knew I
couldnt follow a diet plan. I am hoping it is going to be worth it.
It is everything I expected. So I wasnt unrealistic as to the consequences.
I dont think about food as much because I
dont get the satisfaction out of it I use to. It can be a
drag sometimes. So can being fat and all the drawbacks that
go along with it. I do feel more attractive even with only
35lbs off. People tell me, who dont know Ive had the surgery, how great I
look. It is a big decision.
juanita
— juanita C.
September 22, 1999
I had my surgery in June of this year. For the first 2 months or so, I was
absolutely miserable. I cried every day, sometimes all day asking myself
why I had done this to myself. The reason I felt this way, is that I felt
physically bad. I thought that I would never be able to eat and drink
normally again. But all that changed. In time, I started feeling
physically better. I am now able to eat virtually anything I want. Some
foods like fried foods and sweet drinks with alot of sugar (something I
know I am not supposed to have but sometimes crave) make me feel a little
sick. But I figure, this is no different than before. How many times
before I had this surgery did I eat too much fried chicken or seafood and
had an upset stomach. The bottom line is that today, 3 months after
surgery, I can honestly say (and it is hard for me to admit this because I
had convinced myself that I had done a horrible thing), but, physically, I
feel much better than I did pre-op. When I look at how much
"normal" size people eat, I am eating a normal amount (ok, maybe
a little less. Yes, sometimes, I do crave larger amounts, but after I have
gotten full, the cravings are gone...in otherwords, my eyes are bigger than
my stomach (i guess that this truer now more than ever). But, I must say,
you should really make sure you have tried everything else, and I mean
really try before you have this done. I have been big all of my life, and
I guess I felt that this was my best chance at leading a more normal sized
life. Like my doctor put, now I will have the chance to participate fully
in life and not be limited by my size. I agree!
— miles B.
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