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06-03-2007, 02:46 PM
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| | Big Loser
Join Date: May 2007 Location: Maine
Posts: 100
Weight Statistics which time? Start Date:
June 18, 2007 Surgery Date:
Height:
343 lb Start Weight:
241 lb Current Weight:
180 lb Goal Weight:
102 lb Weight Loss:
61 lb Lb Left to Lose:
29.7376093294 % % Lost:
12/08 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index53 BMI Start:
41 BMI Current:
26 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
 |  Surgery in 14 days! Excited & Nervous
Dear friends,
I have been researching wls for a little over a year now, have a wonderful surgeon that I feel very comfortable with, attended meetings for the last 10 months, read a dozen wls books and recently found this wonderful site.
I am 37 years old, married with one 5 year old son and a music teacher at a nearby middle school. My surgery (Roux n Y) is scheduled for my very first day of summer vacation (6/18/07). I think I am as ready for surgery as I can be. I have been working with a L.C.S.W. and a dietician from my surgeons' team too. I plan to continue both of those relationships as well as my monthly support meetings.
I have a great hubby, loving parents and wonderful friends. Although they all support my decission I don't feel like they get me right now or the emotions I am having. I am really excited to have this opportunity for change. I am confident that I can be compliant with all of the modifications to make the surgery successful.
I am a little nervous too about the actual surgery. How much pain will there be? What will the hospital stay be like? Will I be able to bend down and tie my sneakers myself (I can now) to take my walks in the hospital? How much am I going to need my husband to do for me? How independent will I be immediately after surgery? Will I spend most of the time sleeping?
I know everyone and each surgery has its own individualities. I wish I had a crystal ball to see what I am going to feel like in the days and weeks to come immediately after surgery.
Thanks to everyone that posts. I feel inspired and excited to join your ranks. You are all amazing to me!
Amy
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06-03-2007, 03:14 PM
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| | Whipper Snapper
Join Date: May 2007 Location: Connecticut
Posts: 31
Weight Statistics March 2007 Start Date:
May 30, 2007 Surgery Date:
Height:
291 lb Start Weight:
180 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
111 lb Weight Loss:
40 lb Lb Left to Lose:
38.1443298969 % % Lost:
May 2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index45.5 BMI Start:
44 BMI Current:
20 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Hi Amy! Glad you found this site---I had my surgery 5 days ago and know exactly how you are feeling. That feeling of being half excited and half of you so nervous and anxious; don't worry as I found out from others here, it's totally normal. As far as the surgery and hopital stay, (of course, everyone has their own individual experience) I found that once I checked in and changed into the gown everything just went pretty fast. With pain meds that they give you there is little pain. As far as activity, I was not able to walk the hopital floor until the second night and that was with the nurse. My husband has taken the week off to help me--and that has been wonderful. My doctor said for the first two weeks alternate rest periods and short walks. Hope this helped a little! Good luck 
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06-03-2007, 03:15 PM
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| | Seasoned Veteran
Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SOMEPLACE LONG ISLAND, NY
Posts: 6,809
Weight Statistics June 1, 2005 Start Date:
5' 5"
Height:
310 lb Start Weight:
167 lb Current Weight:
159 lb Goal Weight:
143 lb Weight Loss:
8 lb Lb Left to Lose:
46.1290322581 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index51.5810650888 BMI Start:
27.7872189349 BMI Current:
26.4560946746 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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HI AMY!
glad you found the board and posted.....
HOW exciteing to have your surgery nearing!
its an exiciteing time and yes its full
with so much emotions. I found myself
personally doing the nesting thing. CLEANING
the house like crazy, moveing furniture...
just before my big day 2 years ago.
I am sure everything will be fine
and i think you planned it perfectly for a full
recovery during your summer break from school
LOOK forward to getting to know you more thru
your posts.
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06-03-2007, 03:17 PM
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| | Seasoned Veteran
Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NY
Posts: 10,174
Weight Statistics 4/19/2007 Surgery Date:
5' 9"
Height:
260 lb Start Weight:
152 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
108 lb Weight Loss:
-13 lb Lb Left to Lose:
41.5384615385 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index38.3910943079 BMI Start:
22.4440243646 BMI Current:
24.36357908 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Hi. Welcome. Congratulations on your decision.
In terms of pain everyone is different, but for me, I had little to none. I used one morphine drip the first day. I was given tylenol with codeine twice and that was it. I tolerate pain well from what I understand. In the hospital I was more stiff than in pain. Everyone's experience is different. I could not bend down and tie my own sneakers for a week or two. Everyone here can attest to the fact that while in the hospital you will get next to no sleep. Between them checking your vitals every hour and other visits, you will not sleep. at least not enough to aknowledge it lol. I think the worst part of being in the hospital for me was the no food and drink for two days. Nothing. Not even water. That was bad for me because I am a drinker.Before surgery, I could drink juices and soda all day long and not eat and be content lol! Now I just try to get in the minimums.
I think you will do fine. Honestly. the anticipation is the worst part. You will literally fall sleep and wake up just like that. Then before you know it you will be home.
Again, welcome to the boards. I am relatively new to this so if there's anything I can answer about the beginning post op stages, let me know.
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06-03-2007, 03:21 PM
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| | Seasoned Veteran
Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Floyd County Virginia
Posts: 9,445
Weight Statistics September 19th 2007 Start Date:
September 19th 2007 June 18,2012 Surgery Date:
5' 10"
Height:
363 lb Start Weight:
226 lb Current Weight:
170 lb Goal Weight:
137 lb Weight Loss:
56 lb Lb Left to Lose:
37.741046832 % % Lost:
When I get there again Goal Date:
Body Mass Index52.0793877551 BMI Start:
32.4240816327 BMI Current:
24.3897959184 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Welcome to the boards. Im glad you found us. You will find so much support here with everything. Im Vickie. I havint had this done yet but will be soon. Just look at Kenyars pic above me at just 2 months out. Amazing isnt it.
__________________ Remember Tough times never last Tough people do... This Ribbon is for our Lady Lisa and all the women that fight this ugly disease. RIP Jerry my friend
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06-03-2007, 04:12 PM
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| | Big Loser
Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: north carolina
Posts: 187
Weight Statistics 4 11 07 Start Date:
4 24 07 Surgery Date:
5' 2"
Height:
246 lb Start Weight:
143 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
103 lb Weight Loss:
3 lb Lb Left to Lose:
41.8699186992 % % Lost:
12 25 07 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index44.9890738814 BMI Start:
26.1521852237 BMI Current:
25.6035379813 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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the night befor the sugery i was so excited i could not even hardly sleep
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06-04-2007, 01:01 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tokyo, Japan
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amy, welcome to the board, thank you for joining us.
Congratulations on your date, your emtions are quite normal.
I'll be keeping you in my prayers for an uneventful surgery and uncomplicated recovery.
(((((HUGS))))) May your journey go well.
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