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Mason417 · 04-06-2008, 05:55 PM

I read a post about liver failure and its messing with my head. I am just starting out doing the 6 month weightloss study and meet with gbs Dr. in a couple of weeks to give me my game plan. I know the surgery will save me in the long run, but will create new problems???

Mason417 · 04-06-2008, 07:09 PM

thanks for the onlookers and no replys I appreciate the support

Corrine · 04-06-2008, 07:10 PM

Mason,

Firstly, welcome to the forum.

Sweetheart - this is an ideal time to start writing down questions for your surgeon. Have a scrap of paper with you always.

You know, I live just outside a town with 86 people. I know most of them well and when I mentioned to a few that I was thinking of having weight loss surgery, just about every single one of them came back with a tale of knowing someone who had a aunt who knew someone whose cousin's niece had the surgery - and died. I was told some horrendous stories which were patently born out of total ignorance of the WLS process.

Obesity itself brings an increase in Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. 85%-95% of all morbidly obese people will have it.

The good news is that gastric bypass improves liver histology in patents with NAFLD. This is just one article - there are plenty if you search gastric bypass improves liver disease Roux-en-Y gastric bypass improves liver histology ...[Obes Res. 2005] - PubMed Result

You know the risks to your health that being overweight brings. High blood pressure, diabetes, heart conditions... the list goes on and on.

The good news is that losing weigh will drastically reduce if not totally eliminate these diseases.

Bottom line - only you can decide. Just make sure you research it fully and if it means giving your surgeon the third degree, then do it - most are pretty impressed when they have a patient turn up who has done some homework.

Best of luck to you with your decision.

Mason417 · 04-06-2008, 07:12 PM

Thankyou for giving me more info, I really appreciate it

Phoenixfire · 04-06-2008, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Mason417

thanks for the onlookers and no replys I appreciate the support

Mason, welcome to TT forum. I'm a little hesitant to reply because the tone of your follow-up post above feels kind of rude. Maybe it wasn't intended. It also takes some time to get replies to posts, so patience definitely pays off here at this GREAT resource for WLS patients in all stages of the process.

Corrine is absolutely correct in everything she posted, so I won't repeat it.

What I'll pass on is what worked for me and some others I've met who had WLS and either succeeded with their weight loss or did not. The KEY is research, research, research - coupled with talking to your doctor and their support groups. The sessions before surgery are PERFECT for all your questions, so after you've done some research (reading here is GREAT), then have a list of the questions you have and take them to your surgeon's information seminars. You'll find so much information and you'll find it easier to determine if it's the right choice for you.

I will add that the people I know in real life that have succeeded have also used therapy as a means of succeeding after surgery. It's where the issues of what food is to you now are going to be processed and faced head on. THAT was the key to my own success after surgery. I say this: they did surgery on my body, I had to do it on my brain, mind, emotions and every area that was connected to my obesity.

I hope you find your answers and support and ultimately are successful in getting healthy!

Monica_Ann · 04-07-2008, 07:55 AM

I have to agree with Phonenixfire, the surgery will alter your outer physical self to the rest of the world. To you it will also alter your mental self.

I would try to meet some post op people in your area and ask them what they were feeling immediately afterwards. Do some research on that too. I know for me even though I prepared myself statistically for 2 years on all "published" info. Nothing could quite have prepared me for the mental aspect of this surgery as actually talking to someone who's recently been through this same ordeal.

I still think it's worth it, most definately but I still have my days and nights were I cry. I just cry all by myself cause that's how I feel at times. It's a different type of journey but it's important now to realize that you are gonna need a strong support system at home too.

Good luck & keep in touch.

Omaha Jim · 04-07-2008, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Mason417

thanks for the onlookers and no replys I appreciate the support

Wow, Mason417 - lighten up a bit, and give us some time. Your post was on a Sunday evening and somebaody responded within a couple of hours. I wish I could get my doctor to be that responsive. Thanks Corrine , Bridget and Phoenix fire for your input.

I agree with all that they said, Corrine is right on the money. If everyone, "Really Knew" someone who had problems like that, this surgery would never be done ay any Doctors because of the risk. Yes there, can be problems, yes there are risks, but I think there is more risk to your liver from asprin, alcohol and anti-depressents that there is from this surgery. Liver failre and issues is not one of the common ones that I have found in my reseach.

I wish you well.

Duckie · 04-07-2008, 11:54 AM

I was going to help but after reading your second post. Never mind.

Mason417 · 04-09-2008, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Duckie

I was going to help but after reading your second post. Never mind.

Thanks for your support. It came out wrong the way I meant it too. I had about 40 people visit at the time and saw no replies, I felt at that time my post was in the wrong place as there were no replies. So instead of maybe, just maybe ask me what I meant, then to quickly reply with a rude comment like yours. In fact, since I am new here and trying to learn about the one of the biggest decisions in my life even being scared, I am so glad that your mature comment wont reflect my nervousness. So I repeat, Thank you for your caring so called help that you might of provided and with your reply I say Whatever to your never mind

Duckie · 04-09-2008, 10:09 AM

See, what you fail to realize is that those people that looked may have been newbies or people in your same situation and can't help. OR perhaps they are people that "lurk" but do not reply.
I will not take back my comment. Your initial comment in my opinion was immature and rude. It did not deserve my time or help. I will not take it back. Has anyone ever told you that patience is a virtue?