By: Neva Marjory

Neva Marjory — Mon, 16 Aug 2004 17:31:57 +0000

I appreciate you sharing this information. It is
important to realize the risks involved. As an RN, I have
taken care of a patient that had WLS. This patient
developed an intra-abdominal abscess. She died about 2
weeks after surgery. She was about the same age and
size that I am. To begin with she went to a small town
hospital. How many procedures like this had her surgeon
done? I will see one that is a leader in the feild.
Also, what was the persons pre-op health. I could die
in my sleep and not wake-up due to sleep apnea. This
is scary. Doctors say that I must lose my excess
weight. When weighing all the risks and benefits, I opt
for the surgery. I am to young to die. I will do what
I can to live a fuller and happier life.
I know
this is a very personal decision that we each have to

make. May God guide you in making the decision that is
right for you.

By: Neva Marjory

Neva Marjory — Sat, 14 Aug 2004 01:22:29 +0000

I am so sorry for your loss. YOur decision is
right for you. Understand, there may have been
complications not due to the surgery that we will never know
about. Research is our best tool. Not just about the
surgery, about the physician doing the surgery. We do not
know how these people followed the guidelines after
surgery. Did they have problems before the surgery due to
the obesity? I am part of a support froup for people
who have had surgery here in Florida and as far as I
know my doctor has never ahd anyone die after surgery.

I am not trying to change your mind, I am just
saying you need to get all the facts before you blame
the surgery itself for these deaths.

For some
people diet and exercise are just not enough
anymore.

God Bless you for your

honesty.

Phyliss
Surgery 12/14/1999
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By: Neva Marjory

By: Neva Marjory