do the research...
If you feel like it's all moving to fast step off the path and take a break. Do more research. My hubby postponed his surgery 3 times before he actually did it.
There are risks to this surgery that are inherent to the procedure. Any inteligent person must recognize that changing the natural order of their disgestive track can cause problems, either immediately after the surgery or long term.
If you are one of the lucky few that have zero complications then that's great but the number of people like that... that experience no nausea, vomitting, tiredness, depression or one of the other 53 possible complications... are few and far between. For many, a small level of complications is an acceptable trade off for the weight loss. I know my hubby was one of those in the begining zero complications the story is a bit different 6 month down the road.
The real bottom line is that this isn't a cure all for being fat. In the end the body will adjust and you run the risk of regaining the weight you lost. Pouches stretch and things happen. One thing that never goes back to normal is nutrient absorbtion. So yes you can get fat again and still suffer from malnutrition.
When asked I emphatically say no I wouldn't have the surgery again if I knew now what I knew then.... I also am a staunch supporter of using only the LapBand as a tool for weight loss. If you haven't already looked into it then by all means give it a review. I know you're not asking for that type of advice but I'll give my opinion just the same.. people need to hear it.
PM me if you would like some research pointers that don't all lead to the website of the surgeon that performs the procedure... the ones with glowing reports as if nothign every goes wrong...
In my experience you roll the dice and take your chances when you have this surgery. It can be very good with a minimum of side effects/complications or it can profoundly effect your health/life/survival/mental & emotional stability... and I dont' mean in a good way.
That said.. I wish you and your husband the best of luck with whatever road you find yourselves on.
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Open RNY 9/26/06 Height 5' 4"
Last edited by paige52; 12-02-2007 at 05:34 PM.
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