Re: Is It Normal To Have So Many Problems?

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In a message dated 10/16/2002 7:17:18 PM Central Daylight Time,

love2stamp@... writes:

> Hi group,

> Is it normal to have so many problems from an open RNY? I've heard so

> many people with so many problems, makes me even more scared to have it

> done. I know I'm going to the best place to have it done, BTC in ILL., but

> still, it makes me a little uneasy seeing all these posts of nothing but

> problems.

> Barb

>

> Barb Beilfuss

>

Barb, exactly what have you heard? I'm 3 months post-op OPEN and have had

absolutely no problems what-so-ever. I haven't even thrown up once. I can

tolorate all foods but have not tried sweets and don't want to.

Janet in Central NY

7/11/02 - Fobi pouch with silastic band

348/309/249 (-99)

Dr. Lirio, Schenectady, NY

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Hey Barb, I'm In Illinois as well and I know the place your going. The

dr's there are very good from what my friends say. No not everyone has

problems. I had open RNY July 20, 2001 and knock on wood no problems.

WHen are you having it? Who is your dr?

Where in IL are you located at?

Theresa~

*The most beautiful things in the world can not be

seen or even touched. They must be felt with the

heart. ~Helen Keller~

Is It Normal To Have So Many Problems?

Hi group,

Is it normal to have so many problems from an open RNY? I've heard so

many people with so many problems, makes me even more scared to have it

done. I know I'm going to the best place to have it done, BTC in ILL.,

but still, it makes me a little uneasy seeing all these posts of nothing

but problems. Barb

Barb Beilfuss

love2stamp@...

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Hi barb

Before I had this operation, i did a certain amount of internet

research on Gastric By-pass.. because australian sites and info are hard to

come by, I could only go by the stories i read about on the net from those in

the States (USA).. And like you, I had made myself uneasy reading about these

stories.. SOme of the details in those stories were not pretty.. It would not

be wise to go into hospital and have an operation that is intended to change

your life without hearing about the side effects or hearing about stories about

when things go wrong.. My point is that no matter what operation you may

have, there is always that chance of complication which in turn can cause other

problems to arise.. After that rather long winded reply, i would say NO.. it is

not normal to have so many problems ( sheesh, why didn't I say that before?? )

As for my operation.. I have had no problems thus far... thankfully..

Re: Is It Normal To Have So Many Problems?

In a message dated 10/16/2002 7:17:18 PM Central Daylight Time,

love2stamp@... writes:

> Hi group,

> Is it normal to have so many problems from an open RNY? I've heard so

> many people with so many problems, makes me even more scared to have it

> done. I know I'm going to the best place to have it done, BTC in ILL., but

> still, it makes me a little uneasy seeing all these posts of nothing but

> problems.

> Barb

>

> Barb Beilfuss

>

Barb, exactly what have you heard? I'm 3 months post-op OPEN and have had

absolutely no problems what-so-ever. I haven't even thrown up once. I can

tolorate all foods but have not tried sweets and don't want to.

Janet in Central NY

7/11/02 - Fobi pouch with silastic band

348/309/249 (-99)

Dr. Lirio, Schenectady, NY

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Janet,

I've been reading other people's posts...and they say they have problems with

being hungry so much, with not being able to lose some weight, with a lot of

pain. I also belong to a few other groups too. I " m just trying to get as much

information as possible before I go ahead with the surgery. I'm glad you

haven't had any problems....but I'm usually the unlucky ducky in the bunch who

ends up having all the problems. I don't have a choice...I'm getting fatter

every day and I want it to stop, and it won't stop unless I eat nothing at all

because the extra carbs that are in my body turn immediately to fat, they don't

even get digested. Hope this surgery helps me.

Barb

Barb Beilfuss

love2stamp@...

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In a message dated 10/17/2002 9:04:15 PM Central Daylight Time,

love2stamp@... writes:

> I don't have a choice...I'm getting fatter every day and I want it to stop,

> and it won't stop unless I eat nothing at all because the extra carbs that

> are in my body turn immediately to fat, they don't even get digested. Hope

> this surgery helps me.

> Barb

>

Barb,

I wish you lot's of luck and success. It's not a 100% guarantee but the

surgery is a valuable tool we can use, with a lot of hard work on our parts,

to be successful. We still have to follow the rules, diet, exercise,

supplement, etc. but the surgery helps us stay in control (most of the time).

No one is perfect which is why we need the surgery and each other's support.

I think all types of surgeries will have their problems. A lot depends on

the individual. Everyone is different. I'm sure everyone has thought that

they will be that one failure. Just keep positive thoughts and things will go

smoothly for you. Good luck.

Janet in Cental NY

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Hi ,

Thanks for the reassurance. I guess I just have to pray and trust that God

will take care of me, and allow the doctor's to do it right. It's so hard to

trust, but this will be a true test for me. Thanks for the advice. I'll let

everyone know of my surgery date and how things are going. I'm so glad you're

OK, and that nothing went wrong for you, and hope it continues.

Barb

Barb Beilfuss

love2stamp@...

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Hi Barb

You're welcome.. It will be a test... BUT YOU ARE NOT ALONE...

You'll have prayers from all of us here.. I'm sure most of us here have had our

worries about the up coming operation.. As for me?? I worried myself silly

over it... friends tell you " No.. DON'T DO IT " .. I read about all the bad stuff

that could go wrong.. My mum was worried because she had a VERY BAD time with

her STAPLE operation.. But I looked at it from another angle... " What do I

stand from this operation being successful?? " I stood to gain my health.. my

life.. I stand a better chance at gaining a love life.. I stood a better chance

at keeping my job.. " Was I willing forgo the risk of complications?? " ......

YES I was.. " Was the operation worth it?? " I say it is a bit early to say,

but if I am losing weight, I'm sure it was well worth the trouble..Specially

when all those people who told me not to go through with this operation see me

as I am now.. 20kg's down on my starting weight, and happy as can be..

In all honesty, I am not a man who prays to god... However, I DO wish you well

on your journey.. May it bring you the results you desire...

Re: Is It Normal To Have So Many Problems?

Hi ,

Thanks for the reassurance. I guess I just have to pray and trust that God

will take care of me, and allow the doctor's to do it right. It's so hard to

trust, but this will be a true test for me. Thanks for the advice. I'll let

everyone know of my surgery date and how things are going. I'm so glad you're

OK, and that nothing went wrong for you, and hope it continues.

Barb

Barb Beilfuss

love2stamp@...

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Barb not all of us have problems and I would encourage you to do the

research and know what is best for you as no one can or should ever make

this decision for anyone but themselves

Re: Is It Normal To Have So Many Problems?

> Janet,

> I've been reading other people's posts...and they say they have problems

with being hungry so much, with not being able to lose some weight, with a

lot of pain. I also belong to a few other groups too. I " m just trying to

get as much information as possible before I go ahead with the surgery. I'm

glad you haven't had any problems....but I'm usually the unlucky ducky in

the bunch who ends up having all the problems. I don't have a choice...I'm

getting fatter every day and I want it to stop, and it won't stop unless I

eat nothing at all because the extra carbs that are in my body turn

immediately to fat, they don't even get digested. Hope this surgery helps

me.

> Barb

> Barb Beilfuss

> love2stamp@...

>

>

>

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thanks for being a great support here with us

Tennessee

Re: Is It Normal To Have So Many Problems?

>

>

> In a message dated 10/16/2002 7:17:18 PM Central Daylight Time,

> love2stamp@... writes:

>

>

> > Hi group,

> > Is it normal to have so many problems from an open RNY? I've heard

so

> > many people with so many problems, makes me even more scared to have

it

> > done. I know I'm going to the best place to have it done, BTC in

ILL., but

> > still, it makes me a little uneasy seeing all these posts of nothing

but

> > problems.

> > Barb

> >

> > Barb Beilfuss

> >

>

> Barb, exactly what have you heard? I'm 3 months post-op OPEN and have

had

> absolutely no problems what-so-ever. I haven't even thrown up once. I

can

> tolorate all foods but have not tried sweets and don't want to.

>

> Janet in Central NY

> 7/11/02 - Fobi pouch with silastic band

> 348/309/249 (-99)

> Dr. Lirio, Schenectady, NY

>

>

>

>

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Barb - It's not the norm to have problems. But having everything go smoothly

isn't as exciting, so those people don't post as much. The people with the

problems need help so they post more. It'll be OK, Barb.

Jeanne in WI

Age 39

Open RNY 05/21/2002

314/ 248/150-175

5' 8 "

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