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- I''m assuming that by ''gastric bypass" you mean the RNY. I urge you to also research and report on the procedure known as the Duodenal Switch. This is a different form of weight loss surgery, which has been performed overseas as a cure for type 2 diabetes, even on people without a weight problem. Here in the US it is successfully performed for weight loss by an elite group of surgeons who have devoted time for the extensive training needed to master this surgery. I urge every obese person, with or without diabetes, to fully research ALL of the surgical options available, not just the one or two that your local surgeon may perform. Do a search for Duodenal Switch. Find a surgeon who specializes in this particular surgery, and ask questions. Understand that surgeons favor their particular specialty, and you need to speak to an expert to get accurate information. Make sure that you are a fully informed consumer before committing to any elective surgery.
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- I had Gastric bypass 11-26-2007. I had to gain over 35 pounds to qualify for the insurance paid surgery. Before surgery I was taking up to eight shots per day for diabetes, four 70/30 insulin, three fast acting insulin on a sliding scale at meal times, and one shot of Byetta. I also took two perscription pills daily for diabetes. Also two perscription drugs for blood pressure and one for cholesterol. I also wore a CPAP air mask for sleep apena. ALL those items are now past history.
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- I had BPD-DS surgery in 01/08 and my wife had RNY surgery in 08/06. SHe has lost over 200 lbs and I have lost 80 lbs. I see a new alive lady every time I look at my wife, and I feel better than I have in DECADES! We had both tried the "diet/exercise/regain" routines over and over. She thanks Centenial Center for Weight Loss and I thank Baptist Hospital Center for Metabolic Surgery for giving us our lives back.
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- It''s wonderful when such surgery works, but so sad when it does not, please read:
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- I am glad there is a positive spin here as I am a weight loss patient. Two years ago I was 360lbs pre diabetic high blood pressure sleep apnea and I could not make it up a set of stairs without losing my breath. Then I had the RNY 5-1-06 and have since lost 195LBS and maintained my current weight of 165 for 1 year and I feel great and look great. Thank you to all of the Dr''s at University of Minnesota for saving my life.
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- I will be forever grateful for gastric bypass surgery that I had in January 2002. It saved my life, emotionally & physically. I no longer suffer from diabetes, irritable bowel syndrome, chronic leg/back pain, depression, fatigue, chronic nasal stuffiness, snoring and social isolation. My life is so much richer and healthier today than 6+ yrs. ago.
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- For once there is a positive story about Gastric bypass! I''m a living, breathing healthier adult because of the great surgeons of Unity Hospital, Fridley, MN. I had open RnY surgery 16 months ago and am maintaining my 155lbs of weightloss, without this surgery I know I would have never been able to lose the weight conventionly. For those naysayers, you will never know till you''ve walked in the shoes of an obese person!
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- I had the RNY Gastric Bypass on Dec. 14, 2006. I have since lost 170 lbs. Prior to the surgery I was pre diabetic, had hyper tension and my body was pretty much shutting down. I would do this surgery again in a heart beat. I believe my docter-Dr. Vince Ianacci was a God send. I also agree this surgery is not for everyone and that you need to exercise, watch how and what you eat and you can not view it as a cure all. I exercise everyday and as I recently turned 45 I am thankful because I feel and look a lot better then when I was 30! I no longer have any health issues as I did prior to the surgery. Good Luck to anyone who is about to go through with the procedure!
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- This is a great story. I have all the health problems above except for the cancer. I am having my surgery May 8 and this has encouraged me that much more!
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- The correct mortality rate is .2%, you can visit American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery at ASMBS.org to find out the most current information available on weight loss surgery statitcs. Additionally, people do not die from weight loss surgery, they die from complications related to surgery. The same types of complications that can result from any surgery. Yes, there are side effects, as with any intervention concerning matipulation of bodily functions. It is critical to understand that obesity is a chronic progressive long-term disease state. I say again, surgical intervention is not for everyone. Do your homework, work with a multi-disciplinary team, and make an informed decision concerning your best options and what will provide you with the best result and quality of life expectation. I urge you again to educate yourself, read the book, "The REAL Skinny on Weight Loss Surgery", go to the ASMBS web site, go the Obesity Action Coalition web site at obesityaction.org for the most up-to-date information available.
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