why does everyone think every illness is related to RNY?

[cookier224 238]

I have a sinus infection a bad one. But my husband says since u had the rny you get sick more. OMG...its a sinus infection. And yes the medication hurt my stomach so they gave me another medication. People at work think the same thing. If I get a headache. Its because I had surgery. So tired of defending my decision. I really think they are jealous, yes even my husband. Really people! I'm 9 months out and I feel fine. My blood work is great even my Iron, which was never so before surgery. Thanks for letting me vent.

[ren0318 81]

LOL People are crazy!

[slowtogo 301]

Why do people think all our health problems are because we are fat? We just switch one excuse for another.

[Jacqueline K 93]

Why do people think all our health problems are because we are fat? We just switch one excuse for another.

Yes even doctors do this. I had a bad cough and would cough up junk. My allergist tried to blame it on reflux which I have never had. She kept bringing it up and explaining the symptoms like suddenly I'd admit to having it!

She finally listened to me and we figured out the real problem. I haven't seen her since. Made me so angry.

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[Anniesmom12 181]

My family dr did me the same way about a sinus infection! She said "Oh, its just the "slimes" you get after RNY...not sinus drainage"... I was like all kinds of crazy on her! I had a true sinus drainage...and it was infected!! She finally agreed once I went off on her about the whole RNY surgery and how I have had prior sinus infections and that I know my body.... round of Zpack and I was all set!

Even my crazy sister, who had RNY 2 1/2 years ago says things sometimes if I say I have a headache...she'll so "Oh, you're dehydrated because of the RNY"... No, I have a headache...plain and simple... tylenol and rest and I am good. I drink PLENTY of fluids and know when I am dehydrated!

[oldoneyoungagain 200]

I honestly don't think we can win for losing. We are trying to make ourselves healthy by taking our weight off which creates the high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, heart problems and the list goes on. Now if we have/would develop this, behind our backs the thoughts, snide remarks "she/he wouldn't have these problems if they would take weight off". Off comes the weight, we develop a cough, sinsus infections (which by the way blood pressure medications can cause sinusitis), flu and it is because we lost too much weight, we're too skinny, or the surgery itself is too blame

. I don't care if they are professionals or friends, until they walk in our shoes they will never get it. My favorite saying is "you can't argue with stupid".

[cookier224 238]

I honestly don't think we can win for losing. We are trying to make ourselves healthy by taking our weight off which creates the high blood pressure' date=' diabetes, high cholesterol, heart problems and the list goes on. Now if we have/would develop this, behind our backs the thoughts, snide remarks "she/he wouldn't have these problems if they would take weight off". Off comes the weight, we develop a cough, sinsus infections (which by the way blood pressure medications can cause sinusitis), flu and it is because we lost too much weight, we're too skinny, or the surgery itself is too blame

. I don't care if they are professionals or friends, until they walk in our shoes they will never get it. My favorite saying is "you can't argue with stupid".[/quote']

Lol. "you can't argue with stupid"

[terry1118 1,274]

My husband says "You can't fix stupid - but you can stun it with a 2x4"! Lol

[SoccerMomma73 1,867]

My husband says "You can't fix stupid - but you can stun it with a 2x4"! Lol

Love this!!!!!!!!!!!

HW 312, pre-op (RNY) 255, current weight 204.6

[ponchik 77]

I actually think this may be true, or at least partially. I am not a doctor, bur after RNY you are malabsorbing not only the calories, but Vitamins and minerals as well. After that comes lower immunity and you catch majority of the bugs.,.

[pointer 92]

I have a sinus infection a bad one. But my husband says since u had the rny you get sick more. OMG...its a sinus infection. And yes the medication hurt my stomach so they gave me another medication. People at work think the same thing. If I get a headache. Its because I had surgery. So tired of defending my decision. I really think they are jealous' date=' yes even my husband. Really people! I'm 9 months out and I feel fine. My blood work is great even my Iron, which was never so before surgery. Thanks for letting me vent.[/quote']

Actually u don't get sick more and if u did get get by causes of any could be life threatening. Its just people being uneducated.

[pointer 92]

Actually the best thing is not to care what anyone says. I tell them to shut up.

[deaddemmama 474]

I'm in a the hospital with a TIA ( mini stroke). Which, by way, I got at the beginning of the paul McCartney concert:(

SUCKS! And you guessed it, the doc at this unfamiliar hospital blamed it on rny... Totally ignorant. He wants to start me on aspirin....not only did I just have rny, I'm allergic to aspirin! We discussed this for a good 45 min. Before I told him to get out. And hospital food isn't wls friendly unless you order it pureed....passs!

I would have been better off traveling to my regular hospital....ambulance didn't go that far, though . Anyway, missed the show, and had to fight with the doctor about how gastric bypass is the root of all evils.

[Jacqueline K 93]

I'm in a the hospital with a TIA ( mini stroke). Which' date=' by way, I got at the beginning of the paul McCartney concert:(

SUCKS! And you guessed it, the doc at this unfamiliar hospital blamed it on rny... Totally ignorant. He wants to start me on aspirin....not only did I just have rny, I'm allergic to aspirin! We discussed this for a good 45 min. Before I told him to get out. And hospital food isn't wls friendly unless you order it pureed....passs!

I would have been better off traveling to my regular hospital....ambulance didn't go that far, though . Anyway, missed the show, and had to fight with the doctor about how gastric bypass is the root of all evils.[/quote']

I hate to hear that! I hope you feel better soon.

When I was in the hospital last week the food was mostly fine since they do a lot of wls there though they did being me toast with my Breakfast one morning. I was a little confused by that.

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[Angi281 77]

My husband says "You can't fix stupid - but you can stun it with a 2x4"! Lol

Couldn't agree more.