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Hypopituitarism and bariatric operation

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Hi...is there anyone out there who is over 60 and has Hypopituitarism and has had a bariatric operation? My op is pending and I think I have googled too much and frightened myself .as 1/200 die. Also the experiences I have read are always with people under 50. I would be grateful to hear of some people who are in my position. Thank you. 

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I'm sorry it is a worry for you at present and hope one of our members will respond.

In the meantime this is a link I've just read.

mayoclinic.org/diseases-con...

Are you having the bariatric surgery for weight loss? Are you also hypothyroid?

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Georgina1953 in reply to shaws

Thank you x

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Clutter

Georgina1953,

There are posts on bariatric surgery in this link healthunlocked.com/search/b...

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Georgina1953 in reply to Clutter

Thank you x

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JAL3

Hi Georgina,

How did the surgery go? I am also panhypopit and considering bariatric surgery. I'm a bit nervous as well. Any thoughts?

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Georgina1953 in reply to JAL3

Great..all fine...recovery was quick. I have lost 15 stone in just over a year ..best thing I ever did xxxx

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