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04-22-2006, 03:51 PM
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| Newbie |  just went under surgery Hi I am brand new to this type of stuff. I have never chatted on line before but i need somone to talk to. I just got out of the hospital on Thursday I did the gastric bypass surgery and I feel like this is the worst thing I have ever oppted to do. I have been an emotional wreck. is there someone out there that has some time to talk me through this? |
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04-22-2006, 05:30 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SOMEPLACE LONG ISLAND, NY
Posts: 6,755
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     |  okay JULIE i am here! if you have IM....... yahoo : fr1endly2@yahoo.com AOL: fr1endly2 MSN: kumquatgirl@hotmail.com I will also sign in the chat room now at this site if you need to talk! ((HUG)))
__________________ LISA  http://w5.photobucket.com/widgets/dy...164/fr1endly2/ LAP RNY Gastric Bypass  |
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04-22-2006, 05:35 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SOMEPLACE LONG ISLAND, NY
Posts: 6,755
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 | ITS very normal the first days home to feel what your feeling. I know i got home from a WED surgery on SAT and sunday am i had a break down crying! ITS so normal. I was upset for that moment....and saying what have i dont to myself. I know EVERY day got better...and once that scale started moving and i was on more foods each week i did better. THOSE first nights for me i was in need of sleep i wasnt getting any, the withdrawal some for pain meds got me a little blue! FEEL free to chat in this thread, come to the chat room here of IM me i totally understand how you are feeling and i want to be there for you!
__________________ LISA http://w5.photobucket.com/widgets/dy...164/fr1endly2/ LAP RNY Gastric Bypass |
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04-23-2006, 08:13 AM
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| Super Moderator  | Awwww, Julie, ((((((HUGS)))))) First off, welcome to the board. Immediatly post op seems to be the harderst time for you all. Hang in there, get as much rest you can, cry yourself out buckets, you need that too, and as the days go by, I'm sure you'll find yourself feeling just a wee bit better. There are several newly out post ops on this forum, so I'm sure you'll find lots of support here. (((((((HUGS)))))))) again, may your journey go well.
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04-23-2006, 08:55 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey, USA
Posts: 2,495
Height: | Julie, I can really relate. First off know that you aren't alone. I am still pretty new post op and am on a constant emotional roller coaster. One of the problems is that you have taken away what is for most of us a major coping method, food and it is hard figuring out how to satisfy your need to soothe yourself without using food. That and there is so much out there that we can't eat that is a normal thing for everyone else. I am just barely on the purees right now and life is starting to look up for me. Everyday does get better for the most part, even though there are a few days where I still slide back and just seem to be in a fog. My hubby is having a hard time dealing with my moods, and even though he tries to be patient it is hard for him to understand all that I am going through. Hang in there and right now is the time you really need to be able to rely on us and talk it all out. This will all work out eventually and pretty soon you will be thinking back on this as one of the best things you ever did. (((Huggs))) Janae post op April 4th 2006 |
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04-24-2006, 01:33 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Kuwait
Posts: 2,213
Blog Entries: 1 Weight Statistics for ever! Start Date:
4/18/06 Surgery Date:
Height: 335 lb Start Weight:
177 lb Current Weight:
154 lb Goal Weight:
158 lb Weight Loss:
23 lb Lb Left to Lose:
47.1641791045 % % Lost:
9/18/07 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 59 BMI Start:
30 BMI Current:
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Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Julie, I didn mine 7 days ago!!! DOn't worry you're not alone but this is a normal feeling!!! surround yourself with friends and buddies who can support you!. in fact this website is one of the best being hooked up online alone is more than enough!!. I found reading this book (Weight Loss Surgery for Dummies) is so much spirit lifting I highly recommend it. I got it from the amazon. So cheer up sweetie it will all faid out and you'll be amazed by what you'll be achieving! ((((((***HUGS&KISSES**)))))
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04-24-2006, 06:12 AM
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| WLS Mentor  | julie big (((HUGS))) from canada. Hope your feeling better soon. were here for you , even though i haven't had the surgery yet i will say one thing, what you are feeling seems normal from what i've heard and though you don't feel it now things will get better and soon you'll be loving that you did this. (ok that's three, sorry i get typing and just can't stop running my mouth).
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05-23-2006, 07:16 PM
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| Newbie | Hi All, My sister had this surgery 99 pounds ago, and she also went through the, "what have I done" times. She is alot better, but battleing the hanging skin, everywhere. She is waiting for surgery info. on that. I am asking my doctor next week about me having the surgery. I have no choice, I am fat, that is that. I have lost the will to diet ever again. I worry too about the extra skin, at my age (near 50) my skin will not go back. But what is worse, being soo fat, my but soo huge, and not good without cloths or in cloths. At least, after my surgery, I will look decent in cloths. I don't look at myself now, it is terrible. Plus not only do I look fat, I feel fat. I am so tired of it. Can't hardly tie my shoes anymore without a 5 minute break in between shoes. I plan and hope for surgery this late fall or around Christmas. Hope I will be ready for the emotional times. I am trying to get ready. Good luck to all of you and your are brave just to undergo this surgery. I wish the best for you all. I am new to this site, but will continue with it, in hopes of getting what I need to prepare myself. |
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05-23-2006, 07:42 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SOMEPLACE LONG ISLAND, NY
Posts: 6,755
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 | Gyspie_johnson... boy a year ago i could have wrote that post, when i was pre op. I fully related to not being able to tie shoes without needing a break, i wore mules/clogs to avoid bending to put on or have to tie a shoe. I am now a year post op, down 143 pounds. AND i am happy with how i look. I do have the mind set as you...that if i look good in my clothes i am okay with that and dont care about the skin at all. AND right now im in that mode...clothes look good at size 8 verses starting this snuggly fitting a 30/32 (4X) and miserable!!!! I wish you luck as your journey begins and we are here for all your questions that will come up! GOOD LUCK and i look forward to getting to know you more thru your posts! MAYBE even a chat in the chat room here some time. I try to get in the chat room daily between 12 and 2 pm
__________________ LISA http://w5.photobucket.com/widgets/dy...164/fr1endly2/ LAP RNY Gastric Bypass |
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