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Comment on Gastric Bypass Surgery by Roberta

Roberta — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 19:21:45 +0000

I am scheduled for my ByPass 9-27-10 and I too, have heard nothing but horror stories…Why is it that no one hears much of the success stories… I am scared to death of having this surgery. But all the benefits I will get,NO osteoarthritis, HBP, High Cholesteraol, Triglycerides, LDL…. should all go away after weight loss. I can’t do anything with my 4&5 year old grandkids because my knees hurt so much. My 4 yr.old grandson even does things like he sees me or hears me.. he will tell his Mom, my knees hurt
And of course, my Mother really makes me feel like a total LOSER… she tells me how disgusting I am to look at and IF I gain ONE pound back she says “I WILL KILL YOU IF YOU GAIN ANY BACK” ! You can hear the conviction in her voice too when she says that!! I have thin cotton-candy hair and when I heard there will be hair loss… I about freaked out!! PLEASE, isn’t there ANYONE out there who has a Positive success story to share????

Comment on Eyelid Surgery by Pearl

Pearl — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:08:04 +0000

I was diagnosed with Ptosis today and an eye surgery was recommended. I cannot afford this but i want to know if there can be any natural remedies. I don’t feel any aches or pains.

Comment on Gastric Bypass Surgery by Lisa

Lisa — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:18:16 +0000

Hi Mary,

I’m going in for my surgery on Thursday. I’ve done all the research, all the test, 10 months of everything…Nothing but horror stories…It was so nice to finally come across someone who had something good to say. Thank you for a sigh of relief.

Kudos to your success as well,
Lisa

Comment on Gastric Bypass Surgery by Cyn

Cyn — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 21:55:39 +0000

I’m currently in the process of waiting for the insurance company to decide yeah or neah. I’m extremely excited to find my zipper and fluff off this fat suit. I don’t have a low self esteem, I never have and I’ve always been overweight. I’m going this for me, but I also doing this for my 6yr old daughter. This year has been an eye opener with going snow sleding, bike riding, roller skating and basic walking and realizing, I couldn’t do any of them without feeling like a weeble. I’m borderline hypertensive, diabetic, with high cholesterol. It’s just a matter of time before my heart decides, screw this ((heartattack)). So, I’m hoping to help myself before my heart decides to take I everything in its own um…muscles.

It’s nice to read all the great outcomes and successful lives people have post-op. I know about the addictions, my husband is 12 years post-op and 460 to 140 we’ve run the gammit of food, alocohol, dip, shopping and food still is an issue. I know what could happen but you are right to say that everyone is an individual with different outcomes.

Comment on Dental Implants by julia

julia — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 23:29:56 +0000

I want to get the teeth in an hour implant procedure. But I have to have 2 of my teeth exctracted for that. Does anyone know if I can get them pulled right before the procedure or do I have to wait for months? I have to have it done in (hopefully) maximum 2 weeks.

Comment on Eyelid Surgery by Karen

Karen — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 18:55:44 +0000

This is to Susan who submitted a question on Feb, 27, 2010. I had a mini face lift and lipo suction on my thighs the same day, March 9,2010. I made the mistake of getting on Internet which tells you to NEVER have unrelated procedures in the same day. My doctor had to calm me down and tell me that he is Board Certified and never lost a patient. I am 56 and planned on be out of work just a week. I ended up having to stay out 2.5 weeks. The pain was not bad. However, I had to sleep sitting up and I was completely exhausted for at least 3 weeks. I also had eyelid surgery in 2002 which I believe contributed to my dry eye.

Comment on Plastic Surgery Statistics by fanofsamrizk

fanofsamrizk — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 18:58:07 +0000

In this tough economy with job loss at an all time high and self esteem at an all time low, it’s become more important for Americans to put their best face forward. Many turn to less costly, non-invasive cosmetic solutions to look competent and feel confident whether in the workplace, or looking for work.

Thoroughly educating yourself on potential procedures is the first step to choosing a surgeon. Extensive information is available on the on many web sites, including: aafprs.org. The site can help you develop a list of questions to ask your board certified surgeon about to help you better understand his or her experience – especially as it applies to the procedure you wish to have. Your choice of a surgeon should be based on whether they are comprehensively educated and actually performing the procedure you are looking to have done. When considering a surgical procedure to the face, you should make sure that you select a surgeon who only specializes in the face.

Dr. Sam Rizk MD, FACS, (www.drsamrizk.com), a double-board certified facial plastic surgeon based in New York City, is a good example. Aside from being one of the few to hold double certification, he also teaches residents at the Manhattan Eye, Ear, and Throat Hospital, the premier plastic surgery institution in New York, as well as instructing at plastic surgery conferences worldwide. Patients who elect to have Dr. Rizk benefit from the best surgical outcomes performed with industry leading technology.

Comment on Gastric Bypass Surgery by Becky June 17, 2010

Becky June 17, 2010 — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 06:30:53 +0000

Hi, I am 39 years old. I had gastric bypass on March 5, 2010, at my 3 month check-up last Thursday I had lost a total of 100 pounds. Yes there are many ups and downs in the recovery process, I am still going through them but believe me it is worth every bit of it when you can go outside with your 10 year old son and play with him. The look on his face when he sees his mom outside playing with him and was never able to because she couldnt move around because she was too big or it hurt to walk, that is golden believe that. You may get sick, some foods may not be tolerated as well as others but you have to follow the program, dont jump into this surgery without doing your homework. Please make sure that if you decide to have this surgery that you have a good support system and that the hospital that preforms it has a program that you follow. This is not the easy way out it is a total life change but a change that some of us have to make in order to better our health. Asthma hasnt bothered me, my arthritis its like I never had it, border line diabetic not anymore, I get out of the bed everyday and I can stand right up from laying down and not hurt before it would take me at least 10 minutes to climb out of bed. I am the happiest I have been in many many years and I owe that to this gastric bypass!

Comment on Weight Loss Surgery by blessed

blessed — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 21:43:27 +0000

hi karen well we are in the same boat but i have decided to move forward my surgey is schdl on the 15th of this month i would strongly encourage you to seek GOD almighty and let the peace of Jesus be your referee that is what i did i prayed and sought JESUS for over 7 years so i will be praying for you because i know how you feel may GOD BLESS YOU what ever you decide

Comment on Weight Loss Surgery by Karen

Karen — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 23:47:49 +0000

I am 38 years old and weigh 286lbs. I have 5 kids and am concerned about having problems after surgery. My insurance has approved me and I just turned the last bit of paperwork. Waiting now to see the consult with the surgeon. I am torn with the responses. It seems to swing either way. Just need to know if the people with negative problems is because they didn’t make the changes needed, or they didn’t follow the doctors instructions? OR BOTH?