I am about
15 years out DS surgery. I am 71 yrs old. I had my DS in San Fransisco with R. Rabkin. Weight was 264lbs.
Got down to 140-145. I have gained to 150 now, was not working for abut 6 months and did a lot of grazing of food that I wish i had not done. anyway.
I did not have major medical issues pre surgery, other than arthritis and obesity, anxiety and some depression . But it was just a matter of time, had I not had the surgery.
One thing about the weight gain, is my perspective of it is flawed, it is that old thinking, if feels like 50-100 lbs and that I am fat again. I am very grateful I have had this surgery, its a gift and a miracle .I have recommended it to people . I feel I will live a long time because I am so healthy at 71 yrs.
I wanted to know if any of you long timers have developed any autoimmune diseases?? I only had H. thyroiditis prior to surgery. Now I have Autoimmune Inner Ear Disease. (sudden hearing loss in one ear and some balance issues too). I wonder because of our absorption issues with surgery,
Appreciate any info regarding this.
Jackie