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Center of excellence are what I've researched to be the best places with highest results. While there is always a risk with any major surgery with something going wrong the facilities that have generally been designated as "Center of Excellence" do a high volume of patients and usually less complications. I had a cousin die back in the late 80s from "stomach stapling" but I think it was more complications from other things months afterwards. People will have plenty of horror stories and I was scared myself. Even going as far as writing my kiddo a note and telling everyone I loved them...just in case. As many horror stories as u may hear...there are so many success stories too.. Just simply browse this forum a while. Good luck on your journey and overall it's something you have to weigh the personal risks of. The real horror story to me was being so young and so unhealthy and knowing I was cheating myself and my family with a healthy normal life.

Indira, I'm very sorry that your thread was hijacked. MsShay seems to have an issue with me and my efforts to be helpful. I hope this will stop here and others will step in to give you the information you requested. Best wishes.

Wow!!!!!!!!!! are you serious????? Why are u making this to be something that it's not?!?!? Please stop!!! We are all suppose to be adults in here!!!!! All I want was to hear about the diff horror stories ppl have heard!!

If you read my 2nd post, you will see that I was asking a question of fact, not being rude. I wasn't accusing her of being a troll, I was asking if she was and I explained why. Can you see the distinction? Again, get the facts before being judgmental please.

Shay, apparently you leaped to an erroneous judgment and did not read the facts it the posts which followed that. The poster and I quickly came to an understanding and moved on.
If you are going to harp at me for being judgmental, I suggest you look at the facts before throwing stones. Now can we be done with this ridiculous crap?

Ok. Glad we got that sorted out.
May I offer a bit of advice? You may hear stories, but there are some important things to keep in mind. Many of the stories people pass on are about a friend of a friend's 2nd cousin (or some such distant relationship) who supposedly had such and such a problem. The first problem is that the facts are often distorted and exaggerated in the retelling because everyone loves to tell a good dramatic story, especially if they are trying to persuade you not to have surgery. You can never be sure what their agenda may be.
The second problem is that you never know the details of the other person's physical condition, their age, any co-morbidities which may have contributed to the situation, how well they followed their program before and after surgery, whether they followed the surgeon's instructions precisely---or did they do something stupid like not going to the ER when complications arose or tried to eat a steak 2 days after surgery, etc.... Some people make mind-boggling choices. A friend of my family developed an infection and blood clot after surgery. It was a weekend and instead of following her doctor's instructions and calling him to report any problem or going to the ER when she had very clear symptoms of a clot and an infection, she decided not to disturb her doctor on the weekend with a phone call and not to spend $75 to go to the ER. She died when the clot broke loose. She was a warm and wonderful woman, but she made two terrible choices. Sad, but her story doesn't signify anything for your likely journey other than a warning to call your doctor or go to the ER if you have concerns.
So while such stories may make you aware of some potential complications or issues, your journey will be very specifically your own, depending on your condition and history and how well you do with your program. There is so much to learn about WLS and the lifestyle changes you have to make before surgery and every day of your life thereafter. It's good to seek out information, but try to keep a balanced view and don't add unnecessarily to your own natural jitters by filling your mind with supposed horror stories. They bring you down and sap your energy just when you need to be focused on your own health and well-being.
All that said, if you read the thousands of posts on this forum and several similar ones you'll learn an awful lot about the challenges people have faced, as well as see the support they've gotten and how they have worked towards solutions. I hope this helps and that you will enjoy your journey and have the weight loss you seek. I sailed through surgery and recovery, even though I am older and have heart trouble, and am so thrilled with the results. I wish you similar happiness!

Why do you want to hear horror stories? Are you a troll?

I saw my nutritionist yesterday and I finally graduated to "normal" foods.. She said the only thing to wait 2 more weeks on were salads and raw vegetables/fruits with a skin.. Otherwise, I can try whatever now.. Tonight I had some rotisserie checking with some steamed broccoli.. It was so nice to chew food.. I'm down 26lbs in just over 4 weeks.. I still have a real hard time eating the required Protein and drinking enough Water, but to be honest, I never did it with my band either.. But I will keep trying.. Good luck everyone..

Funny how 10 days on vacation goes by in a flash and 10 days on a liquid diet is an eternity!

Im home now only 1 day in which was fine with me lol im doing good very achey almost like ive done a whole bunch of sit ups. I did 35 gr of Protein and 5 cups of Water. sleeping in the recliner tonight, to hard to get up from laying position and between sipping, peeing and the need to get up and move very hour just easier. Up all went well and I feel pretty good.

I did not make that woman leave the forum. If she didn't like my posts she could have ignored or blocked them. It was solely her choice to leave the forum and she specifically did not state why she was leaving. I reject your premise and your accusations.
How do you know she has no support system whatsoever? That is an unfounded assumption on your part, so it is purely illogical to say it is my fault she has no support. If you are such a good friend of hers, surely you can email or phone her to check on her and provide support. Have you done that yet???
I don't know why you feel the need to try to bully me, but I couldn't possibly care less what you think. I do not heed or respect the opinions of a person I do not respect.

Look at your post at 10:48 AM #25 there isn't any name on that quote and I had no clue where you got it. I actually just found it a few minutes ago so at the time I responded to you I didn't know who had said it. The most important thing is, it is only one person, Tiny has support of more than one and that is what is important.
"When even one American, who has done nothing wrong, is forced by fear to shut his/her mouth, then all Americans are in peril." Harry Truman

Let me just say, that I have no clue where you got the quote or who made it. But it is only one person from what you posted. Tiny has support of quite a few people that post here that is what does count. Tiny has always been supportive and knowledgeable, but as we all know she and her children are in a very bad relationship. And all I can see is the scars that that relationship is leaving and that is my concern. Her boob job is not my concern, but if she can afford that so be it, but I would rather forget me and get my children the heck out of dodge. But whatever decision Tiny makes she has to live with it. Is there any truth in the quote you posted? I don't know. I will say there are some things that are uncalled for " your illiterate and incomprehensible post" , " idiot's". And wherever was posted was most of it accurate? There again I don't know and I don't care. It was made by one person and that one person does not make this whole forum of people who support Tiny. So Tiny is definitely supported on this forum, that is so obvious so when you say "If she is so supported" there again it is one person, so are you trying to tell me because of this One Person, Tiny doesn't have the support of the rest of us? She has my support in whatever decision she makes even though I don't agree with her logic.
Whether the person who made the remarks should be barred, well there are enough of you complaining about it that there is a good possibility it might happen.

Everyone heals at a different pace and you may have days where you don't think there has been any improvment, but everything I have ever read or heard says that walking and staying as active as you can when you can is key. I am a nurse and I know that this is true when any of my patients are ill, when you are sedimentary, blood and oxygen do not circulate as well and your muscles, when active, promote circulation, strength and healing. Another thing that I see with patients and was true for me for the first few days is, do not be afraid to cough as much and as forcefully as possible as you can. This too increases oxygen circulation and keeps anything from settling into your lungs and causing more problems. I was very afraid to cough after surgery, a low O2 level almost kept me in the hospital an extra night, my surgeon came into my room and said, "cough, you can not undo anything I did", so, I coughed and went home a few hours later. Sorry if I seem like I'm ranting, it's hard sometimes to seperate the patient and the nurse. Good luck and walk, even if it is around your house in 5 minute sets.

I had my surgery on 10/24/13...I was in pain for a few days and then just right rib pain for a few more days. I found that everyday I walked, the pain was less the next day and Day 7 I was in no pain at all and actually felt hunger pains. I started full liquids today, I never thought I'd be so happy to see cream of mushroom soup!!
Down 20lbs since I started the pre-op diet!!!

Its ok.. It took me 2 weeks to feel better.. and it could take more time it all depends.. is not that quick. But the more you walk the faster your recovery will be..

Hospital food. Grilled chicken breast & mixed veg
DOS:358 CW:270 SD:1/28/13 BabyBoyBorn 10/28/13

I made it thru halloween without one piece of candy. Yay me!!

I went to the Symphony the other night and while I hadn't been to that auditorium in a REALLY long time, I purposefully bought an aisle seat so I wouldn't be as self conscious, I sat down and almost screamed with delight because it wasn't tight! I have a long way to go, but the show was a dream come true and coupled with that? Awesome!
HW 344, DOS 320, Surgery Date 2/20/13, CW 291.1 Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk

So many... I use a normal towel after I shower instead of a beach towel. I use a normal public bathroom stall instead of the handicap stall. I cross my legs all the time. I don't sweat as much. I am never out of breath. I can run up the stairs at my house instead of hanging on the banister all the way up. I'm in single digit clothing. I don't dread being in a picture... In fact I'm front and center now. So many more.... I smile all the time now!!!

Yep some non surgery victories :-D Friday I went to the movies with a friend and was able to put both arm rest down and still have plenty or room in my chair :-) Now my niece can hug me and wrap her arms all the way around me :-) oooo... Was able to wear a REALY cute pair or wedges all day :-D Okay I wanna hear some of y'all's now :-D

Congrats everyone! We are now all on the losers bench. Three cheers to success, good health and a new wardrobe.

Congrats everyone! We are now all on the losers bench. Three cheers to success, good health and a new wardrobe.

Don't feel bad, it is never too late to come back... I think that this is great, we can benefit from everyone's experiences , even if you think that is something not very important it could be for someone having that same issue... Keep it up and forget about scales for a week... Let's be happy and enjoy our new life!