Scars of Survival: The Long-Term Consequences of Weight Loss Surgery

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(The surgery was undone after 20 days)

Elaine Lindsay's Journey: The Hidden Dangers of Weight Loss Surgeries and Medications

In this heartfelt solo episode, Elaine Lindsay shares her personal journey and the aftermath of losing a dear friend to suicide. Elaine discusses the immense societal pressures on appearance, particularly for young women, and the impact on her own life.

She recounts her traumatic experiences with experimental weight loss surgery in 1983, the severe complications she suffered, and the long-lasting health issues that resulted. Elaine emphasizes the importance of being cautious with modern weight loss medications like semaglutides, urging for more research and informed decisions.

She encourages listeners to share this message to help others make better choices regarding weight loss solutions.

This episode serves as both a cautionary tale and a call for greater awareness and empathy towards those struggling with self-image and weight issues.

00:00 Introduction and Personal Appeal

01:24 The Pressure of Societal Expectations

05:04 Struggles with Self-Acceptance

05:45 The Impact of a Life-Altering Accident

06:54 The Journey to Self-Improvement

11:22 The Decision for Weight Loss Surgery

13:42 The Aftermath of Botched Surgeries

18:29 Living with Long-Term Complications

24:20 A Warning About Modern Weight Loss Drugs

29:41 Final Thoughts and Call to Action

BIO

Driven by a profound mission to shatter the silence, stigma, and shame surrounding suicide loss, ideation, and mental health, Elaine is passionately committed to open, often challenging conversations around the critical topics of her mission.

Elaine writes on Medium, and has articles featured in "Brainz," "Women Rock," and "Media, Marketing, and Money" magazines, and appearances in three books on Social Media and SEO, Elaine’s expertise is widely recognized. Her insights have also been shared on prominent platforms including CTV, CBC, and Rogers TV.

Now, at 68, she is crafting a lesson-rich biography that promises to be a testament to her journey through grief, self-loathing, and rebirth, embracing life with unapologetic vigor.

Her forthcoming work aims to empower and enlighten, offering a roadmap of resilience and joy that she has lived and continues to advocate for every day.

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Vertical banded gastroplasty*
NOTE: I had my short-time VBG in September 1983.. None of the early complications were the expected because the doctor caused a gastric leak, and tried to cover it up.

3 surgeries in three weeks.. and in the third.. he had another surgeon slit my throat and divert my esophagus out my neck -NOT a normal procedure.

Vertical banded gastroplasty (VBG), introduced by Mason in 1982, is now discarded because of important long-term complications and technical difficulties to do revisional surgery.

The rate of reintervention is high. Long-term complication can be severe, especially with gastric stenosis that could lead to esophageal cancer. A second reintervention could be technically demanding, especially by laparoscopy, and the patients should be referred to a specialized center.