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Has anyone had the
How about long term-say 3-8 years post op...any later complications? — casek (posted on April 11, 2003)
April 11, 2003
I'm 8.5 yrs, my husband is 7.5 yrs. The only problem we have is
osteoporosis. It MIGHT have been prevented with enough of the right calcium
and a little education on the subject in the beginning. Otherwise, we're
fine. Better than fine!
— vitalady
April 11, 2003
I am three years post op(on 06/06/03). I cannot complain of an any
complications, but I will tell you that I do experience dumping on occasion
(no fun at all!!!), I cannot go anywhere without water or crystal lite, and
it is difficult to get in the needed protein and calcium, medications do
not absorb as they used to, and i keep losing and gaining the same ten
pounds. Other than these minor things, all is well with no complications to
speak of.
— twenc
April 11, 2003
I will be 3 yrs post in May. No complications , no major problems. I
continue to take my vites and minerals get my monthly B12 shot. I do dump
so I am very careful with the sugar intake. Life is good!!
— Rose A.
April 12, 2003
I know a nurse from presby who is over 20 years out. She isnt skinny but
looks great and certinally isnt MO. She has no problems but her job. She
cares for the OR family waiting area and sits directly across from the
candy machines. She says she packs her lunch and doesnt bring money to
work, because the machines call to her... <P> You dont find many long
termers here. People get surgery then eventually move on with their lives.
Most of us have missed so much being MO, we try to make up by doing so much
more as post ops and dont have time for the net. I myself am way too busy
but remain here to help others, a promise I made to myself and God if I
survived surgery and did well.
— bob-haller
April 12, 2003
My dad had gastric bypass surgery in 1964 is does very well for his age
78.No major health problems from that.
— Autumn
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