(( CLEARING MY MIND (FROM MY OH BLOG) ))
06 November 07 - 11:27
I know, I know I haven't updated in awhile, well here is why . . . I haven't been here lately, I am tired of reading people complaining about negativity of others. WELL, maybe some people have the right to be negative. Others need to be aware that THIS SURGERY IS NOT ALL FUN AND GAMES. There can be and have been serious side effects. I feel that with all the research I did, all the reading of blogs, and posting, I only really heard the wonderful and great things - never saw the negative. Why is that? Because if anyone post anything negative then everyone starts having a hissy fit. I for one think the negative has been more informative than the positive. If only I had been able to find the information before I had my surgery. I'm not saying I would not have had the surgery, but maybe thought longer and harder and done more research.So why am I posting this? Other than to finally get it of my shrinking chest, I know I can't post this on a board due to the high amount of flaming. I AM ONE OF THE PEOPLE WHO ARE HAVING NEGATIVE PROBLEMS WITH WLS.
Yes I am losing weight at incredible speed and am only a 30 lbs from goal and couldn't have lost the weight any other way. But is it really safe to have lost it this fast? My dr doesn't seem to concerned but I am and so are my friends. I am half bald but am taking my vitamins. Yup I was warned of this before, but didn't fully realize it would be to this extent. I have to plunge my tub every time I take a shower because of the amount of hair loss. I am having problems with my kidneys because of the amount of protein we have to eat. Didn't know this could be a side affect. I am having constant pain in my side with the possible problem of adhesions. What is the cure? Another surgery and more time of work. I still have problems with food and vomiting. I am lucky if I only puke twice a week. I am hungry all the time, real hunger not head hunger. The dizziness has taken over my life. I can not exercise for fear of passing out. I can not bend over for the same fear. I am now severly anemic and have to take iron pills that mess with my bowels. So I have gone from having a bowel movement once a week to extremely painful once every two weeks. Could this cause other problems? Sure can. I have extreme pain in my joints because I am unable to move for fear of passing out. I now have to go to physical therapy 3 times a week. That I have to laugh about. I have seen orthopedic dr's who have said once I lose weight the pain would go away. Nope not me. The pain has gotten worse. And now I can not take any anti-inflammatory drugs. If I want relief I either have to take steriods or shots of steriods - what are the side affects? Weight gain, wonderful. Or percocet, which has the chance of becoming addicted. My blood pressure which has never been high, is now extremely low. And my blood sugar levels never go above the 50 mark.
So how am I feeling? I get asked that question all the time, of course to avoid hearing I told you so's, I say fine. But inside I am screaming in pain. Will it stop?who the hell knows. I guess that about clarifies it all, any questions fine, any flames keep them to yourself.
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