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any bad exsperences with gastric bypass
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Caroline101061
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I do know of a couple of people who have had problems post op but it was related to the drugs they were given rather than the surgery itself. Honestly, the feedback from this surgery is totally positive and on here if someone had had a bad time, they would have said so. Hope that reassures you!
Silversurfer
New Member
Hi Chris
I think most peoples experiences of bypass surgery are slightly different, some have minor problems and other like me just sail through with no real problems or issues, things do change post op and you learn to live with things, the long and short though is that the positives seem to outweigh the negatives all the time.
I think most peoples experiences of bypass surgery are slightly different, some have minor problems and other like me just sail through with no real problems or issues, things do change post op and you learn to live with things, the long and short though is that the positives seem to outweigh the negatives all the time.
That was just what I wanted to know pre op.
I'm happy. Did my weekly weigh in and I've now lost exactly 5 stone. I've had ups and downs, mainly coming to terms with the fact that it really is a tool not an easy option and you do have to work at it and I'm still learning ~loads!!
My life is so different now, I can't begin to tell you, and in so many tiny subtle ways too. If I don't lose another ounce I wont regret having this op. Ha I wont be happy I've still got a long way to go, but have every confidence that I will suceed......
.... which is just one of the ways in which my life has changed
Good luck
I'm happy. Did my weekly weigh in and I've now lost exactly 5 stone. I've had ups and downs, mainly coming to terms with the fact that it really is a tool not an easy option and you do have to work at it and I'm still learning ~loads!!
My life is so different now, I can't begin to tell you, and in so many tiny subtle ways too. If I don't lose another ounce I wont regret having this op. Ha I wont be happy I've still got a long way to go, but have every confidence that I will suceed......
.... which is just one of the ways in which my life has changed
Good luck
Bonita
New Member
Chris I have had a bit of a rocky time and would be lying if I said it has been easy for me, but I'm not sorry I did it at all.
Everybodies experiences as others have said are different, but most do seem to positive, even those that do have post operative complication mostly seem to be glad they went through with it.
Everybodies experiences as others have said are different, but most do seem to positive, even those that do have post operative complication mostly seem to be glad they went through with it.
margaretmc
New Member
I was talking to a woman on Sat at a support meeting and she said If she had to have it all over again she wouldn`t . But I didn`t want to go into it , she only had her surgery in May and shes happy with the weight loss so I can`t see the problem . T
phatgirl
New Member
Chris we really do only have a few members who have had seriously bad experiences. You will find that on the average most people do well with the bypass and will speak positively about their experience. It is also my personal experience that even when talking to people who have had a hard time (Bonita for one, another is Brett30, a dear lady in my local support group), they still are happy that they have had the surgery. The important bit is to know the risks, research like mad and read people's personal stories. That is where you can pick-up lots of personal tips, hints and encouragement that will help you to be both physically and mentally prepared and thus far more successful and happy with your choice.
Best of luck to you,
Nic
Best of luck to you,
Nic
margaretmc
New Member
I was talking to a woman on Sat at a support meeting and she said If she had to have it all over again she wouldn`t . But I didn`t want to go into it , she only had her surgery in May and shes happy with the weight loss so I can`t see the problem . Take care .
Margaret xx
Margaret xx
fairyringuk
free your spirit
Chris you will always have some people who have differing degrees of complications no matter what surgery they have that is the way things are.
However all you can do like nic says is read as much as you can look at the available videos on the net and tv talk to people who have had the surgery, see if there is a support group attached to the hospital you are having your surgery and research about every aspect of your chosen surgery..............................then make an informed choice.
Only you know what it right for you, and if you think the possible complications balance/ outweigh
what you think the surgery will do for you, and how it may change your life if you lose a large amount of weight then you will know if it is right for you or not.
Good luck with you decision and your journey
Jay xx
However all you can do like nic says is read as much as you can look at the available videos on the net and tv talk to people who have had the surgery, see if there is a support group attached to the hospital you are having your surgery and research about every aspect of your chosen surgery..............................then make an informed choice.
Only you know what it right for you, and if you think the possible complications balance/ outweigh
what you think the surgery will do for you, and how it may change your life if you lose a large amount of weight then you will know if it is right for you or not.
Good luck with you decision and your journey
Jay xx
rosejohnson
Home from the USA :-(
This is a good question as I was terribly optimistic about after the op, all of my worries were about the operation itself.
I had complications, nothing too serious and 5 days back in hospital sorted them right out and I have been pretty much fine since.
However, I think even the 'normal' post bypass niggles can be difficult to cope with too. There are definitely times I wish I hadn't had it, or that I had a band, but I know in the long term this is the right thing.
Rx
I had complications, nothing too serious and 5 days back in hospital sorted them right out and I have been pretty much fine since.
However, I think even the 'normal' post bypass niggles can be difficult to cope with too. There are definitely times I wish I hadn't had it, or that I had a band, but I know in the long term this is the right thing.
Rx
thinkbethin
New Member
I'm a bander so can't comment on bypass complications. There are many here who will be able to answer any queries you have.Good luck on your journeyxx
THANKS TO YOU ALL FOR YOUR IMPUT,
ONLY REASON I ASK IS MY BYPASS BEEN CANCELLED 3 TIMES,AND SURPOSE IM GETTING FED UP AND DOUTS.:cry::wave_cry:
Bonita
New Member
Goodness I'd be getting fed up and having doubts too. What are their reasons for the cancellations?
Can you not write to your PCT, the Chief Exectutive at the hospital, PALS and your bariatric team/surgeon and complain? I certainly would, this being messed about like this and not knowing can't be doing you any good.
Can you not write to your PCT, the Chief Exectutive at the hospital, PALS and your bariatric team/surgeon and complain? I certainly would, this being messed about like this and not knowing can't be doing you any good.
gaelic girl
Loving Being a Loser
Chris i'd be totally p..........d off with the cancellations too. I was one of the lucky ones too sailed through with no pain or no ill effects x
