Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery

• By WhataBreeze
• Posted February 24, 2009 at 11:53 am
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Hello McBiwie: First, I want to personally tell you that you have trully made a bigger decision in regard to having GBS than you know. Away from that including the fact that the FDA still "Has Not," approved this process over this great amount of years, you have done it now please hang in there and if your blessed enough to of been placed with a great doctor including the actual weight management plan, follow it as it's no game, trust me. Remember, your surgical process is over but you must get ready to devote the rest of your life to all it will take to make it work. There are many search engines out here that can repeat anything you want to hear. My opinion and take it for what it's worth is to research exactly where you are right now with this unique hospital money making marketing jumbo plan and make sure you follow it's instructions. Also, you might want to get a journal going so just in case you need to go back for some personal info it's there.

I want you to know that your doctors will make sure you know about all the happy customers who traveled their road. I'm not trying to play the sour grapes game with you but there is a word called "Reality," that should always be used whether it's to the + or - side.

At this time without going into great detail which would take hours and hours, I want you to give a few extra prayers to those unlike you who for instance were on that surgical table for over six hours and could never find out why. As you read please be aware of any neuro issues that can pop up at any time.

McBiwie, since my procedures in 2002, I have been diagnosed with a Neuromuscular Disease of the Central Nervous System called Central Pontine Myelinolysis. Because of it's "Said to be nature as a Rare Disease/Disorder there has been next to nothing done to help me. So the bottom line is to take your position very seriously as you now at least have the chance, "To be the best you can be." Remember, I did not say this issue I have is because of the GBS (gastric bypass surgery) but trust me my friend, this procedure is not a "Walk in the Park." G-d Bless...

Franky (Boston Terrier Neuro Service Companion) and WhataBreeze (That's Me)

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• By mcbivvie
• Posted February 25, 2009 at 2:34 pm
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Thank you for your advice. Fortunately, I went to a wonderful center in MA for this. It took me almost 6 months to complete all of my pre conditions for surgery, including support groups. I was screened by a pulmonologist, heart doctor, mental health expect that only deals with obsese people and my primary care doctor. The surgeon does about 100 of these operations per year, and has never had a patient die. I was kept fully informed all along the process, including everything to expect and some things that I should not expect both before and after surgery. The hospital that I went to treated me wonderfully, even telling me what medications they were administering to me, the reason for the med and possible side effects.

I am lucky enough to have done all of my research before, during and after this surgery, as I do know that it is not reversible.

The weight loss, so far, has been great and so has my health. The surgery was only 1 month ago, and the doctor and nutritionist has seen me 2 times already (part of the mandatory rules at their office). I still do get to feeling tired because I keep waking up during the night. I am hoping that will change soon, as I have just begun to eat food that I can chew. I have also been exercising, as prescribed.

I hope that your condition improves. Has any doctor found a relationship between your condition and the bariatric by-pass surgery?

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• By WhataBreeze
• Posted June 26, 2009 at 12:01 am
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So sorry for not sending the response much earlier. The answer to your last question is yes, a neurologist and a special internist. I'm so pleased to hear your doing well. I certainly wish I could say the same. I've been sitting on this information for a reason. My issues can't be cured to date. I've certainly hoped that those responsible would be honest enough to toe the line. A long time ago I said to myself that if I am strictly up against a top group of lawyers that care to study like I have besides the fact of living Central Pontine Myelinolysis, I will meet them in the large office in front of the person wearing the black cape. G-d Bless...

Franky and Breeze

Ps. Continue to follow your instructions as I have found that in 2002, certain offices were not as readied as others. Whether or not they belong to the Bariatric Assn. meant very little as some of my research has shown.

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