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Gastric Bypass Surgery Ramifications?
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Gastric Bypass Surgery Ramifications?
by NanaRose, Dec 08, 2002 12:00AM
My daughter's doctor recommened Gastric Bypass to her as she is diabetic and 50 lbs overweight and after 4 years of diets, meds. etc. she would lose 10 lbs and regain it right back. Her doc is recommeneding this because she is a type 2 diabetic and he has seen diabetes reversed in overweight individuals and does not want to see her have the compliactions of diabetes down the road with her being so overweight.
Her doctor also mentioned a group of surgeons at a particular medical center in Texas who does this Laproscopically and not the full blown Laporotomy, where they open the stomach up.
I am a skeptic. I know what I have been through (side effects)with gallbladder surgery and a vagotomy at the same time by an over zealous surgeon who subsequently had to leave the state.
I cannot bear to see her suffer on going side effects from this procedure.
Has anyone had this surgery via Laproscopic (tiny little incisions) and not suffered the pangs of dumping syndrome, vomiting, severe heartburn, anemia, etc. etc.
I know that Al Roker paints a beautiful picture of this surgery but is it all that Rosey?
Need help and information here from other patients.
Thanks....
A Concerend Mom.
Her doctor also mentioned a group of surgeons at a particular medical center in Texas who does this Laproscopically and not the full blown Laporotomy, where they open the stomach up.
I am a skeptic. I know what I have been through (side effects)with gallbladder surgery and a vagotomy at the same time by an over zealous surgeon who subsequently had to leave the state.
I cannot bear to see her suffer on going side effects from this procedure.
Has anyone had this surgery via Laproscopic (tiny little incisions) and not suffered the pangs of dumping syndrome, vomiting, severe heartburn, anemia, etc. etc.
I know that Al Roker paints a beautiful picture of this surgery but is it all that Rosey?
Need help and information here from other patients.
Thanks....
A Concerend Mom.
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Your daughter's doctor is suggesting very radical surgery. Not to say that it isn't warrented, but 50 pounds overweight is the absolute MINIMUM point that this surgery is even considered.
The laparoscopic technique is a great improvement though, over the former, more invasive surgery.
My wife had the surgery six years ago, via the more traumatic approach, and it was unsuccessful. She has lost less than 100 pounds over the six years. Her sister, on the other hand, lost 135 pounds within the 1st full year after having the laparoscopic bypass.
Keep in mind when helping your daughter with her decision, that ALL surgery has a related risk.....that's why our bodies are closed when we get them, but the results most often have a positive effect on ones health and well being.
I wish you and your daughter well.
We are all in the "holding" stages right now. I really do not think her GP is fully aware of this operation. It is up to the patient and loved ones to not leave any stone unturned by getting all the facts. Doctors do not tell everything to the patient. I found this out the hard way with myself many years ago.
Happy Holidays To You.