Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Recommended Posts

My sister is an x ray tech. Tells me that she sees a lot of complications like, stomach ulcers, continuing vomiting, preparations, etc.? Is she being an alarmist and just is seeing these things and not the positives are is there a large amount of complications?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

It is human nature to focus on the negative if that supports your internal dialog and perspective on issues. Think about it for a moment, the 5 o clock news or the daily paper is predominantly filled with the negative because that is what excites people. Rarely do people get excited over good news as it is too boring and does not make for good entertainment. With all that said, I do believe there is predominantly good in all things versus bad, but the bad seems to get the limelight, especially in a hospital unit where your sister works. The hospital is where people go when there is something very wrong with them. I guess it boils down to a bad conclusion from your sister because she has, statistically, a biased sample set of people (e.g. They are all "hurt" in some way) from which to draw conclusions from. Hope that makes a little sense.

Edited by Fiddleman

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Well said. I think if you hang around here Thomas you will read many wonderful success stories of lives being changed. My husband and I attended 10 years of seminars. We have heard stories for 10 years. We are happy and healthy and loving our new lives being sleeved. Good luck!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • rinabobina

      I would like to know what questions you wish you had asked prior to your duodenal switch surgery?
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • cryoder22

      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
      1 protein shake (bariatric advantage chocolate) with 8 oz of fat free milk 1 snack = 1 unjury protein shake (root beer) 1 protein shake (bariatric advantage orange cream) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein bar 1 protein shake (bariatric advantace orange cream or chocolate) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein soup (chicken) 3 servings of sugar free jello and popsicles throughout the day. 64 oz of water (I have flavor packets). Hot tea and coffee with splenda has been approved as well. Does anyone recommend anything for the next 3 weeks?
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

    • buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×