| Case 1 | Case 2 | Case 3 | Case 4 Case 1: Lisa was 48 years old and weighed 111kgs (BMI 49) before a laparoscopic bypass and gastric stapling operation was performed. She had tried numerous diets and slimming medications with no great success. Before surgery, Lisa had significant chest problems requiring daily medications and frequent steroids. Her mobility and ability to exercise were very poor due to her weight and chest problems. A year after surgery, Lisa's weight is now 65kgs (BMI 29), she has been able to come off most of her chest medications and is taking regular exercise in the form of long walks and swimming. Her husband says she is back to being the bubbly woman that he married and they are able to do many more things together now. Back Case 2: Janie was 35 years old and had tried every diet under the sun with little long- term success. She was able to lose weight but was unable to maintain this loss in the long term. Due to a degenerative muscle condition, Janie was unable to exercise and walked with sticks. Her weight before the laparoscopic insertion of an adjustable gastric band was 108Kgs (BMI 42). Janie adopted a healthy choices diet, adjusting her portion sizes before surgery and lost 10kgs (BMI 38) before her surgery. Nine months after surgery, Janie has had her band filled twice and her current weight is 82kgs (BMI 32). She is now able to walk short distances without sticks, and is maintaining a healthy diet and lifestyle. Back Case 3: Stephen had previously undergone a vertical banded gastroplasty as an open procedure. His weight before this surgery was 165kgs (BMI 55). Stephen had been involved in a motor vehicle accident several years ago and was left disabled, with leg and joint problems requiring sticks to help him to walk even short distances. He had battled with his weight for many years without much success, hampered by his inability to exercise. Stephen lost 40kgs after his first surgery but his weight began to creep up and he represented for further surgery weighing 161kgs (BMI 54). Pre-operatively, he managed to decrease his weight through calorie and portion control to 142 kgs (BMI 47). Change sentence 6 to read: “One year after an open revisional procedure converting his failed VBG to a gastric stapling and bypass, Stephen’s weight has fallen to 102kgs (BMI 37) and he is now able to walk longer distances with and without sticks. He has taken up swimming several times a week and has developed a taste for healthy cooking. Back Case 4: Zoe first considered surgery when her weight hit 151kgs (BMI 58). She took no exercise as she was embarrassed by her shape. Her job as a taxi driver meant that she was sedentary all day, and she found it difficult to fit in regular meals and resist high calorie snacks when out working. A healthy, calorie controlled eating plan with regular exercise was introduced and Zoe's weight decreased to 145kgs(BMI 56) when an open gastric bypass and stapling was performed. A year after surgery, Zoe weighs 92kgs (BMI 35) and attends a gym several times each week. She has taken several evening classes and is looking to start a new career. She is currently aiming to get her weight down to a BMI of 30 so she can be assessed for plastic surgery for loose skin on her arms and thighs. Although she can eat only small amounts, Zoe has changed her eating habits dramatically, and snacks on fruit. Back |
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