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01-06-2012, 01:15 PM
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| | WLS Master Guru
Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Birmingham, England
Posts: 835
Weight Statistics Oct 2008 Start Date:
30th January 2009 Surgery Date:
5' 5"
Height:
351 lb Start Weight:
166 lb Current Weight:
168 lb Goal Weight:
185 lb Weight Loss:
-2 lb Lb Left to Lose:
52.7065527066 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index58.4030769231 BMI Start:
27.6208284024 BMI Current:
27.9536094675 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Hello Old and new friends,
I know its been ages, but life is never quiet for me, althou I have been alot better over the past 6 months, my teeth have taken a bashing, I have had to have x8 teeth dug out and removed, as they had broken and crumbled the only reason we can find for this vast deteration is due to my previous year or so of ill health, either ways the damage has been done and my dentist is in the process of trying to save the few teeth i have left, I am having some dentures made, which will help with chewing!!! 
Anyway, I am nearing 3yrs post op, well it was not at all plain sailing but I am still at a healthier weight, my energy levels still are limited, but I manage, I am hoping that I will still continue to get better, but I am fearful that this is now my lot!
I still continue to encourage and help others by running x2 support groups per month, but I have my self doubts at times, due to the complications etc I have been left with lots of scar tissue lying on the nerves in my stomach, now if I lift anything too heavy like a loaded washing basket, a heavy shopping bag, I suffer for it afterwards, and end up having to take lots of strong pain meds, before my Bypass surgery, I was always on the go, I could move wardrobes full of clothes on my own, but now I am linited or else??? sorry to be negative but its where I am now, I hope you dont mind me being open and honest about how I feel..... I dont share this at my groups, as I want to be an encourager, but I do tell people that by having surgery is not always plain sailing..
Anyway sorry for the negative bit,
Happy New Year to everyone 
__________________ " THE BEST IS YET TO COME !!!" Keep Within the Boundaries, make the Changes for life and then enjoy the Healthier YOU!!! Love and HUGS Angie xx  | 
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01-06-2012, 01:30 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: 8,641
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
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Welcome home, Angie!! Sorry to hear about your long-term effects, but glad to hear you're trying to keep the old stiff upper lip you folks are so famous for!
Wow! Three years already? Sure doesn't seem like it, does it? I was thinking about you the other day when someone was grumbling about having her third stricture fixed. She seems to be doing well now, though.
Take care, sister!
CT
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01-06-2012, 02:18 PM
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| | Seasoned Veteran
Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Orting, Wa.
Posts: 2,588
Weight Statistics February 2011 Start Date:
August 16th 2011 Surgery Date:
5' 10"
Height:
283 lb Start Weight:
157 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
126 lb Weight Loss:
-8 lb Lb Left to Lose:
44.5229681979 % % Lost:
June 2012 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index40.6018367347 BMI Start:
22.5246938776 BMI Current:
23.6724489796 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Hi Angie, I think I'm the one CT's talking about grumbling! He shared your name and I read several of your posts about your numerous dilations. I've had 7 or 8 (lost track of how many) in last 2 1/2 months. I think this last one has stuck though! I could surely identify with the your posts and though I'm sorry you've had to go through so much, I don't feel so alone anymore.
Was it the many dilations that left you with more scar tissue?
I'm really sorry to hear about your teeth but am glad you are feeling better. Was it not being able to get your supplements in that caused your teeth problem? Sorry so many questions but I could so identify with your issues. I had blood work drawn last week and am a little worried about my checkup to go over the results next week.
I'm so glad you are posting again.... I don't call it negativity or grumbling... I call it being truthful about where you are! Hugs | |
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01-06-2012, 04:54 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mississippi
Posts: 5,198
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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HELLO my friend. I have been out of town for a while and was so happy to get your note and see you post again. I have wondered how you were. Thanks for the email and I promise to email you soon. We have a lot to catch up on. lol
__________________   Love to Share , Health to Spare, and Friends that Care!
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01-06-2012, 09:08 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tokyo, Japan
Posts: 24,788
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Sooo glad to hear from you, I've been wondering how you are doing.
Sorry to hear that you are still suffering. While for the majority, the journey is relatively smooth sailing, a few people do have it pretty rough.
Is there anything your surgeon can do about your scar tissues? Remove it in the future to resolve the issue? Breechick (though she hasn't been on in over a year) had a lot of scar tissues, as the result of injuries unrelated to WLS, had it removed and seemed to be doing much better at the time.
I am keeping you in my prayers that your health improves, even if it's a slow progress.
(((((HUGS)))))
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01-07-2012, 03:38 AM
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#6 (permalink)
| | WLS Master Guru
Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Birmingham, England
Posts: 835
Weight Statistics Oct 2008 Start Date:
30th January 2009 Surgery Date:
5' 5"
Height:
351 lb Start Weight:
166 lb Current Weight:
168 lb Goal Weight:
185 lb Weight Loss:
-2 lb Lb Left to Lose:
52.7065527066 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index58.4030769231 BMI Start:
27.6208284024 BMI Current:
27.9536094675 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Thanks everyone for the well wishes, Judi most of the scar tissue was from the initial surgery, and I had x11 dilatations, and also I had another surgery due to me having a piece of bowel being trapped up on my bypass site, so I had to have that removed. I think the teeth thing has to be due to not getting enough food / supplements in, as I was so poorly in 2010 I spent 3 months in hospital. I hope and pray that your Journey goes a lot smoother now honey....
Doc, I am due to see my consultant at the hospital soon, so I will be asking about what my options are?
Hugs everyone
__________________ " THE BEST IS YET TO COME !!!" Keep Within the Boundaries, make the Changes for life and then enjoy the Healthier YOU!!! Love and HUGS Angie xx | |
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01-07-2012, 05:10 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Southern Mississippi
Posts: 840
Weight Statistics August 2010 Start Date:
Dec. 21st 2010 Surgery Date:
5' 7"
Height:
295 lb Start Weight:
133 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
162 lb Weight Loss:
-17 lb Lb Left to Lose:
54.9152542373 % % Lost:
Reached 12/17/11 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index46.198485186 BMI Start:
20.8284695923 BMI Current:
23.4907551793 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Just wanted to say hello and I hope all goes well with the hospital consultant.
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Monica
Highest Weight ~ 318lbs
Pre-Diet Weight ~ 295lbs
Pre-Surgery Weight ~ 277lbs
Current Weight ~ 133lbs
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