chilmoe

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/gastric-bypass/HQ01465

this is where i found it

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Carrie
Open RNY - Sept. 11, 2006
5'3" Start 239 / Current 110

One-der-land Club October 1, 2006
Over-weight Club December 13, 2006
Doctor's goal: 140lbs March 23, 2007
Open Gallbladder Surgery: August 13, 2007
TT Gym rat club member #4
Current: 16% BF

islandgirl619

It has helped me a lot...thanks..

trish29

I'm wondering if my post prompted this....I dunno. I guess its personal and we all have to know for ourselves if we're doing (or trying to do) the best thing, the last option....

riverland73

Thanks a lot Carrie, that was truly some great information.
i notice that it would take 4 hour under the general anesthesia.
there's no way i can go around that, i don't want to be put
to sleep.

scorpiongirl

I hear you on that one.. I am terrified of being put too sleep

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Michelle
current/goal
220/150
Surgery Date: No surgery date as of July 24, 08.

Waiting for the consultation.

riverland73

yes i know, that's actually the only thing im afraid of.
but do know if i can really go around it?
i mean i really want the surgery, but....

scorpiongirl

Exactly it all comes down too it.. do we really want it or not? or is it worth it.. I believe it is we just have too overcome this. In the past I had suffered panic attacks mind you they are still there but not as bad as before I couldnt even be in the same room as other people I would run out, shopping was bad for me and I was never like this till something tramic happened in my life.

I also hope they dont use the gas mask too put you too sleep cause I would loose it cant handle anything being on my face. I never was one too wear like scarves just cant do it..wonder what they use??? Can anyone tell me?

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Michelle
current/goal
220/150
Surgery Date: No surgery date as of July 24, 08.

Waiting for the consultation.

gregs317

Hi, I haven't yet had my surgery - still in the beginning stages of this process. From my understanding, anesthesia is given either by inhaling the anesthetic or by intravenous line. I think it just depends on your particular surgeon and the place where the surgery is performed.

Once you choose a surgeon, you can always ask beforehand. Good luck, Greg

Sophiajason

Great article good information on gastric bypass surgery. Thanks it is really helpful. Realistic expectation is must for those who are thinking of any kind of weight loss surgery. Weight loss surgery is the first step in the path of weight loss or one can call it the beginning of the process. The really tough time starts after surgery where every thing changes from food habits to your normal life style. Many changes have to be made and one need to do some regular exercises and follow the instructions of the surgeon properly. Miracle is not going to happen after surgery and will be slim. It is not like that, weight loss is really slow process. Therefore have patience and maintain regularity in your habits and life. Thanks

Relovlee

Great post Carrie!! Thnx

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12/9/08-2nd B-day RNY
Highest/Day of Surgery/Current/Goal?
246/238.6/142/145 5ft6


"If I wouldv'e backed out then how would I have known whether it wouldv'e worked for me or not, dieting has proven itself to me,trust was lost in that relationship, goodbye yo-yoing"