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Sleep Apnea
|     | 43 | 45.74% | |
Hypertension
|    | 45 | 47.87% | |
Hyperlipidemia (cholesterol, tryglycerides)
|    | 30 | 31.91% | |
Diabetes
|    | 36 | 38.30% | |
Arthritis
|    | 12 | 12.77% | |
Asthma
|    | 15 | 15.96% | |
GERD
| | 30 | 31.91% | |
Your seat cushion
| | 39 | 41.49% | |
Other things not inluded above
| | 57 | 60.64% | |
Nothing
| | 3 | 3.19% |
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05-20-2008, 10:57 PM
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| | Seasoned Veteran
Join Date: May 2008 Location: Just north of Iowa, not far from I-35. 2nd star on the right and straight on 'til morning!
Posts: 8,214
Weight Statistics December 13, 2007 (pre-op liquid diet started) Start Date:
December 27, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 9"
Height:
280 lb Start Weight:
172 lb Current Weight:
184 lb Goal Weight:
108 lb Weight Loss:
-12 lb Lb Left to Lose:
38.5714285714 % % Lost:
Originally - 12/08. Actually - 8/08. Goal Date:
Body Mass Index41.3442554085 BMI Start:
25.3971854652 BMI Current:
27.1690821256 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
 |  What have we all lost besides weight?
Yeah, so we all post our start, current and goal weights, and pictures to show that we're making progress. These are wonderful things, and I'm as proud of the story they tell about me as anyone here. But what else have we lost? Are there any benefits you have realized as a result of your WLS journey that don't show up on a scale or camera?
As a for instance, my cholesterol is down about 100 points, and the ratio is a whole lot better than it was. Historically, my cholesterol has been as high as 400. Now it's 115. In recorded history it's NEVER been below 190! My BP is where it was in high school (back in the '60s!). My triglycerides, which have been as high as 1,600 (yes, the comma is in the right place!) are negligible.
I have been taken off two long-term maintenance meds.  I also seem to have lost touch with my sleep apnea and can now sleep through the night without using my CPAP. 
This is all in the last five months. And it doesn't even start to cover the increased energy and feeling of good health I experience daily.
Anyone else have a success story to share? 
da perfesser
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05-20-2008, 10:59 PM
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| | Seasoned Veteran
Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NY
Posts: 10,172
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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i lost asthma, pre-diabetic condition, hypertension, a few friends, a boyfriend and a job....LOL! all good losses, trust me 
__________________  KenyaR.  Lap RNY 4/19/07 | 
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05-20-2008, 11:04 PM
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Join Date: May 2007 Location: minnesota
Posts: 5,595
Weight Statistics july 21, 2007 Start Date:
august 17, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 6"
Height:
339 lb Start Weight:
177 lb Current Weight:
160 lb Goal Weight:
162 lb Weight Loss:
17 lb Lb Left to Lose:
47.7876106195 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index54.7100550964 BMI Start:
28.5654269972 BMI Current:
25.8218549128 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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lmao kenya!! i didnt have any known medical problems pro op but i dont snore anymore...does that count?..lol
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05-20-2008, 11:35 PM
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| | Seasoned Veteran
Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Dakota
Posts: 3,521
Weight Statistics June 11,2007, lost 36 Lb. before surgery Start Date:
September 10, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 5"
Height:
373 lb Start Weight:
205 lb Current Weight:
180 lb Goal Weight:
168 lb Weight Loss:
25 lb Lb Left to Lose:
45.0402144772 % % Lost:
2 years Goal Date:
Body Mass Index62.0636686391 BMI Start:
34.1100591716 BMI Current:
29.950295858 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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I have lots more energy, my feet do not hurt near as much anymore, my back does not hurt near as much anymore. I can finally sleep threw the night and I stopped snoring. I was on the borderline for diebetic, but not anymore, my sugar level is very good now.
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05-21-2008, 03:22 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tokyo, Japan
Posts: 23,801
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Okay, I have added a poll to this.
You can make multiple choices, so vote away!!
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05-21-2008, 07:02 AM
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#6 (permalink)
| | Seasoned Veteran
Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY
Posts: 2,573
Weight Statistics 12-19-07 Start Date:
1-29-08 Surgery Date:
5' 3"
Height:
286 lb Start Weight:
165 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
121 lb Weight Loss:
15 lb Lb Left to Lose:
42.3076923077 % % Lost:
eventually Goal Date:
Body Mass Index50.6570924666 BMI Start:
29.2252456538 BMI Current:
26.5684051398 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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It amazing what 90 lbs will do to you! I feel so good now that I can't wait to find out how good I'll feel when I'm at my goal!
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05-21-2008, 07:08 AM
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| | Seasoned Veteran
Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Floyd County Virginia
Posts: 9,219
Weight Statistics September 19th 2007 Start Date:
September 19th 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 10"
Height:
363 lb Start Weight:
170 lb Current Weight:
170 lb Goal Weight:
193 lb Weight Loss:
53.1680440771 % % Lost:
12/31/09 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index52.0793877551 BMI Start:
24.3897959184 BMI Current:
24.3897959184 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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I have lost sleep apena, prediabetic, hypertenion, cholesterol, a job but that was a benefit to lose LOL, and my mind at times. LOL
__________________ 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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06-12-2008, 03:06 AM
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| | Guru In Training
Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Oregon
Posts: 300
Weight Statistics 2001 Start Date:
June 24, 2008 Surgery Date:
5' 5"
Height:
379 lb Start Weight:
251 lb Current Weight:
179 lb Goal Weight:
128 lb Weight Loss:
72 lb Lb Left to Lose:
33.7730870712 % % Lost:
2010 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index63.0620118343 BMI Start:
41.7640236686 BMI Current:
29.7839053254 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
| What I've lost?
I have surgery in 13 days, but so far I have lost:
1. 50 lbs
2. a few "friends"
3. Being walked all over because I dodn't advocate for myself
4. An emotionally unhealthy job for a carreer advancement, better paying less stressful job.
5. Two clothing sizes
6. Four feet of clothing from the closet--too big
7. Walking baby steps down the stairs!
8. My old bike--4 year old huffy! Gained a new fancy bike.
9. Poor self esteem
Hope to lose after surgery:
1. Any friends who do not support my healthy life style--I've already accomplished this!!!
2. CPAP machine--or need for it
3. High BP meds
Hope to Gain:
1. More self confidence--especially in dating.
2. Clothes from the resale shop without going to the big gals store--Yes that's the name!
3. Energy
4. Continued growth in my emotional / spiritual life.
Thanks for the place to speak!
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06-12-2008, 09:15 AM
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| | Seasoned Veteran
Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas
Posts: 1,702
Weight Statistics 3-16-2007 Start Date:
July 23, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 7"
Height:
294 lb Start Weight:
177 lb Current Weight:
160 lb Goal Weight:
117 lb Weight Loss:
17 lb Lb Left to Lose:
39.7959183673 % % Lost:
7-23-08 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index46.0418801515 BMI Start:
27.7190911116 BMI Current:
25.0568055246 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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I have lost my cpap machine, 2 shots of insulin a day, 2 shots of another diabetic med, a fatty liver, kidney problems, and my blood pressure pills. If any one finds these, please do not return them to me... 
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06-20-2008, 12:12 AM
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#10 (permalink)
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Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: coarsegold california
Posts: 1,541
Weight Statistics 8/23/07 Start Date:
8/22/07 Surgery Date:
5' 7"
Height:
315 lb Start Weight:
192 lb Current Weight:
170 lb Goal Weight:
123 lb Weight Loss:
22 lb Lb Left to Lose:
39.0476190476 % % Lost:
I have no idea Goal Date:
Body Mass Index49.3305858766 BMI Start:
30.0681666295 BMI Current:
26.6228558699 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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sleep apnea, high cholesterol, snoring and talking in my sleep, asthma, joint pains, killer acid reflux and problems swallowing that my doc could not figure out. My butt, boobs, a couple shoe sizes. I no longer let people walk all over me either. my need to shop in plus sizes. my ability to be "invisible" to guys, which is kinda weird, but nice too.
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