Comments on: I feel like I’m going to die!

By: Neva Marjory

Neva Marjory — Sun, 29 Feb 2004 20:54:26 +0000

Hi barbie,

Thanks very much for your
reply….makes me feel more confident…so sorry for your friend
though..guess we really need to listen to the doctors carefully
when undergoing this or any type of surgery….thanks
again… shirley

By: Neva Marjory

Neva Marjory — Sun, 29 Feb 2004 15:33:39 +0000

Shirley, My roommate was over 450 lbs. and had
had a hip replacement. She was scared to get up and
walk. They tried for 3 days to get her up but she
refused. Pnemonia set in and she passed away from
complications from it. It was very sad. I know of others larger
than her that did just fine, but she refused to walk
and that is so important after the urgery. They said
she was able to walk into the hospital before the
surgery. It really broke my heart for her and also scared
me. I was depressed until I realized that her case
really was an exception. Her dr. took it very hard it
was his first rny patient to lose. Good luck as you
make your decision. I would definetely do it again but
I wasn’t so sure for the first 6 weeks. Love,
Barbie

By: Kathy Lucrecia

Kathy Lucrecia — Sun, 29 Feb 2004 09:17:15 +0000

Dear Deborah,
I am veery sorry about all the
complications you are having… but I do know how you feel. I
had an uneventful time in the hospital… just the
normal feelings after surgery… but THEN I got a back
stomach bug… so with all those stiches etc I was
vomiting anything and everything! I was in so much pain
and felt like "what the hell did I do" But eventually
it has all passed… I have had met very few people
thta everything was wonderful from the get go… most
people I know have had 2 months for their bodies to
adjust and then they start feeling human again. Which
was the case with me… and now I feel great! I had
my surgery 8/2/99 and started as a 28 (most likely
more!) and am now a 12… I have lost 135 pounds and am
a nice looking 163lbs and overall am very happy

with the results and the health that has been returned
to me. I hope all gets better for you, I will
certinly keep you in my prayers!
Cindy

By: Neva Marjory

Neva Marjory — Sun, 29 Feb 2004 04:52:04 +0000

Dear Deborah, I’m sorry you’ve had such a bad
time. I don’t blame you for feeling so bad. I had my
surgery on May 26th 2000. I didn’t do so well in the
hospital and my roommate died from complications from the
surgery, so I know what you are saying. I remember
thinking, what have I done to myself!!! I really was scared
and thinking why did I do this. The first 4 weeks
were really hard because of the pain, missing food,
and just adjusting, but then slowly everyday I got to
feeling better. I didn’t feel deprived anymore but
excited because for the first time in my life I had
control over my eating. I’ve been lucky because I haven’t
craved(to often) sugar and as the weight has came off I’ve
been too excited about it to morn the loss of food.
The last couple weeks have been rough because I’m at

a stand still and no matter what execise or eating
I do I’m stuck. Everyone says this is normal and
will pass. I’ve lost 75 lbs. and gone from size 24 to
14. The great part is I feel so good. I’ve got energy
and love life again. It will get better I promise, I
was so depressd the first few weeks too. E-mail me if
I can help. I remember after the surgery I thought
I would not be one of those that said I would do it
again, but yes now I would. Good luck, Barbie

By: Neva Marjory

Neva Marjory — Sat, 28 Feb 2004 23:31:17 +0000

i know how you feel one. one way i am a food
adict but unlike you i have not had my surgery get i am
down on the waiting list for gastric banding they
don’t give me a choice for the operation as i have a
hernia that they won’t repair intill i loose 158 pounds.
i hope this may make you feel a little better
please post and tell us how you feel i hope you will
feel better soon