GASTRIC BYPASS I have made up my mind to do it.?!
Question: At 44 years old and 5' 6" tall 262 lbs I am in pain each day . High blood pressure and sleep apnea. Do I need to think about it any more?
Answers: At 44 years old and 5' 6" tall 262 lbs I am in pain each day . High blood pressure and sleep apnea. Do I need to think about it any more?
wow. the first poster has a great answer... and while many of those pros & cons are true, it truely depends on you. Me personally, my blood pressure dropped to low normal, i've had a great experience & lost 160lbs... but i do have some advice and warnings to you... exercise and vitamins are not an option, they are a required accessory to the tool you are opting to use for weight loss.... i have some other comments, rants, raves as well on my blog: http://averagewoman.wordpress.com
I think if you're going to do it you have to be completely sure of yourself. I found an article about the pros and cons that might help you decide. I think it's a big step, and that if you do it you have to follow through. I have to say though losing your hair for a little while in the hopes of living a longer healthier life I think it's worth it if you know completely that nothing else will work for you. Good luck!
"What are the pros and cons of gastric bypass surgery?
As with any major life changing surgery there are many pros and cons and all should be thoroughly explored and discussed with your doctor and family before undergoing the procedure. None of these are an absolute. They may or may not happen -- both pro and con. Be prepared for these possibilities.
Cons:
It's expensive
Urinary Tract Infection
Bowel Obstruction
Obstruction of the stomach outlet: the outlet post surgery is about the size of the tip of your pinky finger. You have to learn to chew everything you swallow to be less than that! You will not have stomach acid in the pouch; consequently, if you swallow anything bigger it