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06-19-2007, 08:53 PM
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| Whipper Snapper  Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 23
Weight Statistics presurgery weight loss started on 6/19/07. Start Date:
11/5/07 Surgery Date:
Height: 249 lb Start Weight:
211 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
38 lb Weight Loss:
71 lb Lb Left to Lose:
15.2610441767 % % Lost:
11/5/2009 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 47 BMI Start:
41.6 BMI Current:
27 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass   |  Hello! I am new here. I found this forum through my searching online for even more information on the gastric bypass surgery. I am 43 years old, happily married to a great guy who is being very supportive of my surgery. I have been overweight  most of my adult life. I live in Central/Western Massachusetts. I currently weight 239...which is more than double the weight my 5' frame should have on it. I have gone through the pre-surgery groups, behavorial and nutritional appointments and I decided today (at my surgeon meeting) to do the gastric bypass versus the lap band. I come from a family with major medical problems...diabetes, high blood pressure, heart problems, cancer, high cholesterol and of course, weight problems. My future has been mapped out for me...until I decided to do something about it. I am tired of acid reflux, asthma, sleep apnea and sore knees, etc. I am nervous as all get out and scared too. I am waiting for the insurance approval (which my surgeon says should be no problem) and then getting the surgery date. Since I am doing it using some of my vacation, I will not be doing the surgery until October. So, I found this forum to help me keep things in perspective and see what's coming up and to find support (other than my husband's -which I am thankful for!). So, hello! 
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06-19-2007, 09:50 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mount Vernon, NY
Posts: 7,556
Weight Statistics 4/1/07 Start Date:
4/19/07 Surgery Date:
5' 9" Height: 258 lb Start Weight:
165 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
93 lb Weight Loss:
36.0465116279 % % Lost:
04/19/2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 38.0957781979 BMI Start:
24.36357908 BMI Current:
24.36357908 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass  |  Hello and welcome to the boards. You will find LOTS of information and friendly people to share experiences with. We are all EXTREMELY supportive of eachother both newbie and old timers; so stick around, make yourself comfy, and ask whatever you like. Congrats on taking the first steps on your journey, and again WELCOME!
__________________ Anything worth having is worth working for Kenya R.  Lap RNY 4/19/07     |
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06-20-2007, 04:42 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SOMEPLACE LONG ISLAND, NY
Posts: 6,756
Weight Statistics June 1, 2005 Start Date:
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 Index 51 BMI Start:
27 BMI Current:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass  | HI! welcome to the boards! I am glad you found this place for all your q's on this journey! I look forward to getting to know you more thru your posts! HUGS! keep us updated on your journey!
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06-20-2007, 06:44 AM
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| Whipper Snapper Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 23
Weight Statistics presurgery weight loss started on 6/19/07. Start Date:
11/5/07 Surgery Date:
Height: 249 lb Start Weight:
211 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
38 lb Weight Loss:
71 lb Lb Left to Lose:
15.2610441767 % % Lost:
11/5/2009 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 47 BMI Start:
41.6 BMI Current:
27 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Thank you for the warm welcome! I have to admit, I am scared about the complications, but then again, it would be almost the same if I was undergoing any surgery! I've never had major surgery before (I know I am lucky!)...so the thought of having incisions and the pain afterwards isn't that wonderful.  How long did it take for everyone to get back to the work. I know it depends upon what kind of work you do. I work at a Credit Union, so that doesn't involve as much as some jobs...but I work as a teller one week and a MSR the next, so I stand alot on one week and sit the next. Could I go back within 2 weeks and be able to do the MSR for the next two or is telling my work that the whole month out is more logical? Give me your opinions, please?
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06-20-2007, 06:54 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mount Vernon, NY
Posts: 7,556
Weight Statistics 4/1/07 Start Date:
4/19/07 Surgery Date:
5' 9" Height: 258 lb Start Weight:
165 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
93 lb Weight Loss:
36.0465116279 % % Lost:
04/19/2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 38.0957781979 BMI Start:
24.36357908 BMI Current:
24.36357908 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | I am an account service supervisor at a credit union My dcotor wanted me home a minimum of 3 weeks. I took 4 1/2 and by that point i WANTED to go back because I needed for things to be normal. It all depends on how well you handle pain, if you have pain, and when you are ready. most people have taken 3-5 weeks to be able to manage comfortably at work. I;d say wait and see. I was very uncomfrtable sitting upright at first. but then i was uncomfrtable standing/ rising from sitting. it all depends. 
__________________ Anything worth having is worth working for Kenya R. Lap RNY 4/19/07 |
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06-20-2007, 08:07 AM
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| Super Moderator  | Welcome to the board, thank you for joining us. Doing a lot of research, arming yourself with info is very good for you. You're sure to make a good head start. ((((((HUGS))))) May your journey go well.
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06-20-2007, 10:20 AM
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| WLS Master Guru  Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Louisiana
Posts: 899
Weight Statistics 4/23/07 Surgery Date:
Height: 385 lb Start Weight:
257 lb Current Weight:
190 lb Goal Weight:
128 lb Weight Loss:
67 lb Lb Left to Lose:
33.2467532468 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 62 BMI Start:
41 BMI Current:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Welcome to the board, you will get a load of info on here. Everyone is different as far as their recovery goes, my doc allows you to begin driving as soon as you are no longer on pain medication. I had my surgery on a Monday, no pain released on a Wed., no pain, never took any pain medication once home. Drove to Church on Sunday and back to work on Monday. That was 2 months ago never had a down day and never regretted it. Good Luck Roz
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06-20-2007, 04:36 PM
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| Whipper Snapper Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 23
Weight Statistics presurgery weight loss started on 6/19/07. Start Date:
11/5/07 Surgery Date:
Height: 249 lb Start Weight:
211 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
38 lb Weight Loss:
71 lb Lb Left to Lose:
15.2610441767 % % Lost:
11/5/2009 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 47 BMI Start:
41.6 BMI Current:
27 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | I am so grateful for all of you taking the time to reply to me. What I was told reflects what you guys are saying...pain management is an individual thing. Thanks!
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06-20-2007, 05:51 PM
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| Whipper Snapper Join Date: May 2007 Location: North Carolina
Posts: 34
Weight Statistics April 20, 2007 Start Date:
April 26,2007 Surgery Date:
Height: 291 lb Start Weight:
189 lb Current Weight:
185 lb Goal Weight:
102 lb Weight Loss:
4 lb Lb Left to Lose:
35.0515463918 % % Lost:
April 2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 38.6 BMI Start:
25.63 BMI Current:
23 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Hi welcome to the board. I was a lot like roz I had no problems with pain from surgery .I had surgery on a Thursday was sent home on Saturday driving the next day Sunday but had to wait a minimum of two weeks before going back to work Dr's orders I feel I could have gone back to work that Monday if doc would have allowed me. I also took no pain medicine as there was no pain. I will say that I struggled with my energy level though.At times I still do. I work as a civilian army recruiter by the way.
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06-20-2007, 06:19 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: WADING RIVER (Long Island), NY
Posts: 4,860
Weight Statistics 7/16/07 Start Date:
7/16/07 Surgery Date:
4' 11" Height: 230 lb Start Weight:
139 lb Current Weight:
115 lb Goal Weight:
91 lb Weight Loss:
24 lb Lb Left to Lose:
39.5652173913 % % Lost:
12/31/08 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 46.4492961793 BMI Start:
28.0715311692 BMI Current:
23.2246480896 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME YOU WILL FIND YOURSELF ADDICTED TO THIS SITE BECAUSE THERE IS ALWAYS SO MUCH GOOD AND INFORMATIVE INFORMATION. MY SURGERY DATE ISNT UNTILL 7/16. BUT I DID HAVE A C-SECTION AND ABDOMINAL SURGERY YEARS AGO AND I CAN TELL THE SOONER YOU GET YOUR SELF WALKING AROUND IN THE HOSPITAL (even though it might hurt a bit) THE FASTER YOU WILL BE UP AND ABOUT AND BACK TO NORMAL. 
__________________ 3/2008 PREG. START WT 144LBS. GOAL WILL HAVE TO WAIT TILL AFTER BABY  230 lbs 7/2007 & 142 lbs 4/2008     |
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