Thread: The things people wish they had known beforehand
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Old 06-09-2008, 02:38 PM   #52 (permalink)
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I regret I had it. It is very dangerous. We never hear of those who died from
Wernicke's encephalopathy, and other issues, as they are not considered by-pass related, "directly".
I have Wernicke's encephalopathy, severe dry eye, ataxia, night sensitivity, and cannot keep weight on.
I regret I had the surgery. Deeply regret it.
I aged some 15 years. Hair is all but gone. And I am 1 year out.
wow bob, you really have put the fear into me.. is there a link where i can read some more about your horrific experience
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