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02-12-2010, 10:33 AM
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| | WLS Master Guru
Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: chicago,il
Posts: 637
Weight Statistics 02-09-10 Start Date:
Feb.09,2010 & Dec.02,2010 Surgery Date:
5' 3"
Height:
358 lb Start Weight:
152 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
206 lb Weight Loss:
-13 lb Lb Left to Lose:
57.5418994413 % % Lost:
2012 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index63.4099269337 BMI Start:
26.9226505417 BMI Current:
29.2252456538 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodDuodenal Switch
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Hi Everyone, surgery was tues.for ds. my surgeon said I had alot on scaring on my stomach and post hernia repairs and with my size he decided to do my ds in 2 parts . he said he only gave me the sleeve and my stomach was abnormally large(thanks) so he made it smaller then if I had gotten the full surgery and since my stomach will strecth some it will be the perfect size when he doesn't the second part anywhere from 9 to 15 months. Once I get to a maintained weight. I will admit I am very disappointed he told me he had patients my size or larger before and was able to do the full procedure. I do know this was much safer.Now I don't know where I am ds,rny,what? I feel lost because I don't know what to do? I had researched so much I knew what to eat and everything? What plan do I follow? Will I still lose weight even though I didn't get the full ds.? I'm trying really hard to drink as eating isn't high on the what to do list. I think I'm so disappointed that I'm letting it take over my recouperation. I just sit and cry , I don't feel like I have anything in common with you guys anymore ,I feel like if I wasn't so big I could have gotten the full thing, well I'm going to stop before the waterfalls start again, I am thankful to all all and that I am still alive. signed really LOST!!! 
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02-12-2010, 10:52 AM
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| | Seasoned Veteran
Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mississippi
Posts: 5,196
Weight Statistics 3/18/2008 (dieted all my life) Start Date:
9/30/2008 Surgery Date:
5' 8"
Height:
292 lb Start Weight:
192 lb Current Weight:
189 lb Goal Weight:
100 lb Weight Loss:
3 lb Lb Left to Lose:
34.2465753425 % % Lost:
2 years Goal Date:
Body Mass Index44.3935986159 BMI Start:
29.1903114187 BMI Current:
28.7342128028 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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I am so sorry you are not feeling good. It is gonna be alright just wait and see. I have heard of them doing this surgery in two parts. Didnt your doctor give you any instructions on what to eat and how much to drink? You should have something to help you out there. I am sure you will do just fine. You are just having the post surgery blues that most of us went through. Hang in there you are on you way to a new life. We are here for you.
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02-12-2010, 11:18 AM
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| | WLS Master Guru
Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Birmingham Al
Posts: 685
Weight Statistics July 8th, 2009 Surgery Date:
5' 6"
Height:
259 lb Start Weight:
174 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
85 lb Weight Loss:
9 lb Lb Left to Lose:
32.8185328185 % % Lost:
July 2010 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index41.79912764 BMI Start:
28.0812672176 BMI Current:
26.6287878788 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Hang on its gonna get better. I've heard about the surgery being done in 2 parts too. Thank God you had a surgeon who's concerned about your overall health. Rest up a bit, get all your meds in, and call your dr/nut for instructions for where you are now.
Take care and keep us posted
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02-12-2010, 11:49 AM
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| | WLS Mentor
Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: South Central Kentucky
Posts: 1,242
Weight Statistics forever... 10/2007 was my official start date for WLS Start Date:
December 16, 2008 Surgery Date:
5' 3"
Height:
376 lb Start Weight:
192 lb Current Weight:
166 lb Goal Weight:
184 lb Weight Loss:
26 lb Lb Left to Lose:
48.9361702128 % % Lost:
no time limit... just want to be healthy Goal Date:
Body Mass Index66.5981355505 BMI Start:
34.007558579 BMI Current:
29.4023683547 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Awww honey, of course you still have things in common with us!! We're all in this boat together! It doesn't matter which type of surgery you've had, how many surgeries it takes, or even if you're just losing weight the old fashioned way.... we ALL struggle and are here to support each other! As for your comment about "being too big to do the surgery at one time", I wouldn't stress over that. That life is behind you now. Besides, I don't like hearing you say, "if I wasn't so big..." we were ALL big. I was bigger than you. That's the whole point of this process! Right?
Just hang in there. Depression following surgery is VERY NORMAL. It will pass. Just continue to drink and take care of yourself. We're all behind you every step of the way.
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02-12-2010, 11:52 AM
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| | WLS Master Guru
Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Big Sky Country~Montana
Posts: 873
Weight Statistics Sept 2008 Start Date:
Oct 13, 2008 Surgery Date:
5' 7"
Height:
450 lb Start Weight:
306 lb Current Weight:
180 lb Goal Weight:
144 lb Weight Loss:
126 lb Lb Left to Lose:
32 % % Lost:
in late 2010 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index70.472265538 BMI Start:
47.9211405658 BMI Current:
28.1889062152 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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oh gosh I am so sorry that you are going through such a difficult time right now, but like said- we are here for you!!!
Please make sure you keep us posted along your journey and stick around and share with us. Every single one of us is unique in our own experiences, with weight loss- some with surgery and some with no surgery, we are all still united in the fact that we recognized our health was at risk and we needed to make a change.
It shouldn't matter "how" you get to your healthier goals, surgery or not, it should only matter that you do whatever way works for you and know you have a great support group on here.
I do hope your doctor will give you more instructions on what to eat and etc..... Always always ASK QUESTIONS when you are with your doctor they are supposed to be there for you during and after surgery.
Best wishes and hang in there things will surely get better.....
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02-12-2010, 05:53 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Richmond, VA
Posts: 649
Weight Statistics Nov 3, 2009 (18 lbs. lost pre-op) Start Date:
Jan 29, 2010 Surgery Date:
5' 4"
Height:
245 lb Start Weight:
167 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
78 lb Weight Loss:
17 lb Lb Left to Lose:
31.8367346939 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index42.0495605469 BMI Start:
28.6623535156 BMI Current:
25.7446289062 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Dear Dear Lost, you do belong with us!!!!! We all want the same thing good health and to lose weight and here is where help is!!! Yes I still have times that I am sad and have a foggy brain so hang in there. Know we are here for you!!!
Gentle Hugs,
Lexie
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02-12-2010, 06:11 PM
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| | WLS Master Guru
Join Date: May 2009 Location: Salida, CA
Posts: 678
Weight Statistics First Consult 10/21/08 Start Date:
11/20/08 Surgery Date:
5' 7"
Height:
276 lb Start Weight:
121 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
155 lb Weight Loss:
-29 lb Lb Left to Lose:
56.1594202899 % % Lost:
goal 8/09 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index43.22298953 BMI Start:
18.949209178 BMI Current:
23.4907551793 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Oh hang in there, we all need each other, so come back often, you are still part of us here. I hope you feel better soon.
Judy 
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02-12-2010, 06:40 PM
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| | Cub Reporter
Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX
Posts: 75
Weight Statistics Feb 1,2010 Surgery Date:
4' 7"
Height:
160 lb Start Weight:
140 lb Current Weight:
90 lb Goal Weight:
20 lb Weight Loss:
50 lb Lb Left to Lose:
12.5 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index37.1834710744 BMI Start:
32.5355371901 BMI Current:
20.9157024793 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Wow, I know you are frustrated, but one thing to be thankful for is to have a physician who is trying to take your best in mind. Please hang in there and keep us posted. In my thoughts in prayers for less pain and easier recovery.
Sheila
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02-12-2010, 08:54 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Indiana
Posts: 291
Weight Statistics 1/11/2010 Start Date:
1/28/2010 Surgery Date:
5' 5"
Height:
258 lb Start Weight:
202 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
56 lb Weight Loss:
52 lb Lb Left to Lose:
21.7054263566 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index42.9287573964 BMI Start:
33.610887574 BMI Current:
24.9585798817 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Hi Lost,
I had my RNY on 1/28/10. I too came home in pain, dazed and confused. I also had a hernia repair during the surgery (did not see that one coming).
I was so scared for the first week at home and thought I had screwed up royally. Guess what, I started the program seriously (protien, H20, and vitamins, etc) and suddenly turned the corner at 10 days and the last 4 have been awesome. Still need a pain pill to sleep, but otherwise doing very well. Please hang in there and know that it will get better.
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02-12-2010, 09:19 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Vacaville, California
Posts: 643
Weight Statistics January 4 2010 Surgery Date:
6' 1"
Height:
310 lb Start Weight:
199 lb Current Weight:
190 lb Goal Weight:
111 lb Weight Loss:
9 lb Lb Left to Lose:
35.8064516129 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index40.8951022706 BMI Start:
26.252017264 BMI Current:
25.0647401013 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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There will always be room for you on the bench. Keep yur chin up. things will get easier as time passes. Just be sure to keep in contact with your doctor, remember no question is stupid or not worth asking. That is what they are there for. Right now it is crucial you understand what he (or she) wants you to do. We are here for you too and don't be hard on yourself, everyone has had similar feelings.
take care Thor 
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