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poet_kelly · 09-21-2009, 11:13 AM

I'm just curious. Why can't you have a reversal? I'm not saying you should have one, but why isn't that an option for you?

Kelly

Sara518 · 09-21-2009, 11:13 AM

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Not only did my doctor go over all the risks with me, I had to sign a huge form that listed them all. There was a little paragraph for each thing, like vitamin deficiencies, infections, death from anesthesia, hair loss, etc, etc, and I had to initial beside each one and then sign at the bottom. It took forever to get through it. I don't know why all doctors don't do that. Legally, they are supposed to disclose all the risks to you.

Now, I do think my doctor downplayed the risks somewhat. Like, he did talk to me about vitamin deficiencies, but I swear he made it sound like as long as you take your vitamins you will be fine, and I no longer believe that is necessarily the case. People can take their vitamins and still end up with deficiencies, and that scares the crap out of me. And I don't think he explained that to me very clearly.

Sara, I'm all for educating people about the risks of WLS. We need to know what can go wrong. We need to have all the information, good and bad, so we can make the right choice for us. I don't agree with what Henry's doing because he wants to stop people from getting WLS altogether, and I think many people really benefit from the surgery and they should be able to choose to take the risks if they feel it's worth it to them. But they should have all the information so they can make an informed decision.

Kelly

Kelly I agree with you and it is the only reason I waited this long to post my story. I knew I would get flack. Its ok though...its my story, people are going to do what they want anyways, and not everyone has to like what I say.Oh well. I would not tell people not to get this done. I just say be informed on all levels. Im pretty sure that even though I have gone through a lot, it saved me from years of a slow death.

Sara518 · 09-21-2009, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by poet_kelly

I'm just curious. Why can't you have a reversal? I'm not saying you should have one, but why isn't that an option for you?

Kelly

For one I would not do it. But the Dr said it is not possible in my case. I didnt really ask why nor did he offer that info up.???So Im not sure.

Looking back I wish I would have gone with the Lapband because if I had issues like these I would have had them take it out! But I decided against it due to my diabetes. I know so many people that have had it and it has failed almost everyone of them in one way or another......mostly due to themselves in my opinion but none the less too many issues for me.

Shetaz0028 · 09-21-2009, 11:25 AM

Sara,

I am so sorry for all the problems you have had. I wish there was something that I could do other than send you well wishes but, that's about all I can do.

Thank you so much for sharing your story. True when I read posts like this I feel guilty 'coz so far I have not had any problems (other than my own stupidity) and there are others that seem to have nothing but.

I read these stories with an aching heart but, I do pay attention and keep them in mind. The problems do not just happen to people of a certain type. They can happen to anyone at anytime. I wish more would put their story out there but, I think most do not because of the reactions they get.

In your one posting you have shown you are a giving, compassionate, strong, and determined lady. I wish you all the best and will send healing and supporting vibes your way.

Sara518 · 09-21-2009, 12:11 PM

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Sara,

I am so sorry for all the problems you have had. I wish there was something that I could do other than send you well wishes but, that's about all I can do.

Thank you so much for sharing your story. True when I read posts like this I feel guilty 'coz so far I have not had any problems (other than my own stupidity) and there are others that seem to have nothing but.

I read these stories with an aching heart but, I do pay attention and keep them in mind. The problems do not just happen to people of a certain type. They can happen to anyone at anytime. I wish more would put their story out there but, I think most do not because of the reactions they get.

In your one posting you have shown you are a giving, compassionate, strong, and determined lady. I wish you all the best and will send healing and supporting vibes your way.

Thank you.

S~

poet_kelly · 09-21-2009, 12:27 PM

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Kelly I agree with you and it is the only reason I waited this long to post my story. I knew I would get flack. Its ok though...its my story, people are going to do what they want anyways, and not everyone has to like what I say.Oh well. I would not tell people not to get this done. I just say be informed on all levels. Im pretty sure that even though I have gone through a lot, it saved me from years of a slow death.

I hope you feel comfortable posting here. Most of us welcome the information about possible problems with the surgery. We want people to be informed. We want to be informed ourselves. I don't think you are going to get lot of flack.

I hope your problems do get resolved and that in the end you do benefit from losing the weight. I'm sorry for all you're having to go through to get there, though.

You're seeing Henry get some flack, but that's not because we don't want to hear his story. It's because he wants to stop others from being able to get WLS, and we don't agree with that. The surgery is lifesaving for many people, and they should be able to get it if they want to. They should have all the information so they can make an informed choice, however. I think everyone here agrees with that.

Henry is also blaming stuff on the surgery that is not really WLS-related. He feels he was treated poorly in the hospital, and from what he says, it sounds like he was. But that's an issue with the hospital. It doesn't have anything to do with the fact that he had WLS. I imagine he would have been treated that way no matter what surgery or illness or condition he had. And the person he selected to be his Power of Attornery seems to have dropped the ball, and he's unhappy about that. But that has nothing to do with the fact that he had WLS. That's just the matter of, he chose the wrong person for the job.

Kelly

mistymee · 09-21-2009, 12:45 PM

Yep.. that is exactly how I feel, Kelly.. he is not getting flack for posting his story. (I actually don't think he is getting 'flack' at all... the responses have not been flame fests in any way that I can see) I think it's clear that his problems may have originated with problems stemming for his surgery but that most of them have little to do with the type of surgery.. and his choice of choosing to work towards a ban on WLS is the reason he's getting the response that he's received.

Sarah, as for the surgery and the complications you've suffered... I don't know why you wouldn't choose a reversal, and I guess you don't know why the doctor thinks you're not a good candidate....but, for me, it is kind of like you're saying that despite the problems you've had, you don't really regret that you had the surgery other than the skin issues? Which I agree with, no matter how much you think you'll be fine with those, until you see the apron of skin hanging off your own belly, it is impossible to really KNOW how it'll affect you mentally.

Sara518 · 09-23-2009, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by poet_kelly

I'm just curious. Why can't you have a reversal? I'm not saying you should have one, but why isn't that an option for you?

Kelly

Kelly I know why I can not have a reversal duh. In December of 2008 right before my Jan WLS I was diagnosed with Gastroparesis. So what that means is that the muscles in my stomach have stopped working and when I eat nothing moves through my system and it sits stagnant in my tummy for a few days (delayed stomach emptying) So having it reversed would do me no good.

Also went to the DR today and he said I do not have a pain pill addiction. Even if I do he says we will deal with it later after we get this stuff under control. He gave me a prescription for pain patches that work around the clock. Also a prescription for IBS meds to keep my system from spasaming so much. Also told me to use Ginger in and on everything I can stand it on. He also suggests acupunture. I will have to see if my insurance will cover it. He said obviously Western Medicin is not working for me so to try something else OMG I have never had any medical DR say that to me but I am glad he is open minded enough to suggest it.

Sara~

marolkisan · 09-23-2009, 06:27 PM

May I ask what kind of WLS you had? I am contemplating having WLS in November and have a choice of band, vertical sleeve or RNY. Your feedback is helpful.

mistymee · 09-23-2009, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Sara518

For one I would not do it. But the Dr said it is not possible in my case. I didnt really ask why nor did he offer that info up.???So Im not sure.

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Originally Posted by mistymee

Sarah, as for the surgery and the complications you've suffered... I don't know why you wouldn't choose a reversal, and I guess you don't know why the doctor thinks you're not a good candidate..

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Kelly I know why I can not have a reversal duh.

Not sure why you had to add the Duh part.. I was only going by what you wrote, hun... You said yourself that he didn't offer up why and you didn't ask so I was only going by the info I had.. sorry if that offended you, it wasn't my intention.