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06-17-2008, 07:03 PM
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| Guru In Training Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Northern California
Posts: 260
Weight Statistics 5/30/08 Start Date:
07/08/08 Surgery Date:
5' 4" Height: 235 lb Start Weight:
204 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
31 lb Weight Loss:
54 lb Lb Left to Lose:
13.1914893617 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 40.3332519531 BMI Start:
35.0126953125 BMI Current:
25.7446289062 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |  Surgeon says RNY will be easy--huh?? Surgery's in 3 weeks and I'm trying to get mentally prepared. My surgeon, who operates a Center of Excellence and is well-regarded in my area, seems to feel I'll sail through my RNY with no problems, and may even want to go back to work a week out. Other than having my knee scoped as an outpatient, I've never had surgery. The only times I've been in a hospital was to give birth! I have a hard time believing I'll feel wonderful a couple days or a week after major abdominal surgery. I do have a pretty good exercise program, and apparently I have decent muscles under all my fat, but I'm still not sure that's enough to make this a cake walk. I don't want to set myself up for disappointment, so I'm trying to adjust my immediate post-surgery expectations. I think I'll be very sore, weak, and tired, and that it will be a challenge to get the liquids and protein down. Is my surgeon being extra optimistic, or am I painting too grim of a picture for myself?
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06-17-2008, 07:19 PM
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| WLS Master Guru  Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Northern VA
Posts: 574
Weight Statistics 02/07/2008 Start Date:
02/07/2008 Surgery Date:
5' 7" Height: 310 lb Start Weight:
213 lb Current Weight:
160 lb Goal Weight:
97 lb Weight Loss:
53 lb Lb Left to Lose:
31.2903225806 % % Lost:
Summer 09' Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 48.5475607039 BMI Start:
33.3568723546 BMI Current:
25.0568055246 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |  He may be right...the first few days are rough...after 7 days...I was ready to get back to my normal life. It really just depends from person to person and depends on your job. I had surgery on a Thursday...stopped pain meds by Monday and by the next Friday I was ready to roll!!!
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06-17-2008, 07:21 PM
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| WLS Master Guru Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Northern VA
Posts: 574
Weight Statistics 02/07/2008 Start Date:
02/07/2008 Surgery Date:
5' 7" Height: 310 lb Start Weight:
213 lb Current Weight:
160 lb Goal Weight:
97 lb Weight Loss:
53 lb Lb Left to Lose:
31.2903225806 % % Lost:
Summer 09' Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 48.5475607039 BMI Start:
33.3568723546 BMI Current:
25.0568055246 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | You will be tired though...thats the only thing...you will probably want to do things but will be exhausted after about 2-4 hours of activity. Activity meaning driving, grocery shopping, working...whatever. It won't take much to get worn out and that lasted about 6 weeks for me but everyday was better!
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06-17-2008, 07:32 PM
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| Cub Reporter  Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: West Texas
Posts: 69
Weight Statistics 12/10/07 Start Date:
6/11/08 Surgery Date:
6' 5" Height: 696 lb Start Weight:
528 lb Current Weight:
295 lb Goal Weight:
168 lb Weight Loss:
233 lb Lb Left to Lose:
24.1379310345 % % Lost:
7/5/10 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 82.5245403947 BMI Start:
62.6048237477 BMI Current:
34.9780738742 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass  | I just had surgery last Wed and also stopped taking pain meds by Sunday, really only took them a couple of days to help with sleeping. So far I could see myself going back to work earlier than planned though I have it planned for 6/30. Just today I moved my post-op appt up from 6/26 to 6/23 hoping he will release me to go on back home. I am getting tired of the four walls of this hotel room, and my 3 yo is about to go stir crazy, mom can only do so much to keep him enterained here. So yes if you are in good shape a quick speedy recovery is possibly. I too was very concerned, still am don't get me wrong, but feel very good considering my size going into surgery.
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06-17-2008, 07:51 PM
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| WLS Master Guru  Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: No. Los Angeles County, CA
Posts: 800
Weight Statistics 4.29.08 RNY Surgery Date:
5' 8" Height: 301 lb Start Weight:
241 lb Current Weight:
170 lb Goal Weight:
60 lb Weight Loss:
71 lb Lb Left to Lose:
19.9335548173 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 45.7618944637 BMI Start:
36.6399221453 BMI Current:
25.8455882353 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass   | I COULD have worked 4 weeks out, but took 6 because 1) the surgeon let me and 2) because I had a BUTT-LOAD of PTO on my books. I work on my feet. I would have been hard at 4, but I could have done it. I was off pain meds in 6 days, but I wasn't pain free for about 2 weeks. I think your surgeon is regarding you as one of his healthier specimens, evidenced by your muscle tone and general health. If you cannot go back to regular duties by that one week, tell him so! He is encouraging you like a personal trainer would, IMV. My two cents...your mileage may vary. 
__________________ Judijo 7/2008: I no longer qualify for WLS! BMI <40 with NO co-morbidities!   Starting weight: beginning of nutrition classes, August, 2007 Your next pet is in the shelter...not at the pet store! |
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06-17-2008, 08:25 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Texas
Posts: 3,534
Blog Entries: 1 Weight Statistics I've lost/gained my whole life!!! Start Date:
Aug 1, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 8" Height: 280 lb Start Weight:
142 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
138 lb Weight Loss:
-8 lb Lb Left to Lose:
49.2857142857 % % Lost:
Summer 2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 42.5692041522 BMI Start:
21.5886678201 BMI Current:
22.8049307958 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | I went back to work in 12 days...I was sore, but I really felt great....Just take it easy right after surgery and follow your surgeon's orders...you will do fine..! The first few days are the hardest, and it gets better each day....there will be pain, and you will wonder what on earth you did....but it improves each day! |
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06-17-2008, 08:25 PM
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| Guru In Training  Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mira Loma, CA 91752
Posts: 346
Blog Entries: 1 Weight Statistics April 15, 2006 Start Date:
May 10, 2006 Surgery Date:
6' 3" Height: 345 lb Start Weight:
189 lb Current Weight:
200 lb Goal Weight:
156 lb Weight Loss:
-11 lb Lb Left to Lose:
45.2173913043 % % Lost:
anytime Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 43.1173333333 BMI Start:
23.6208 BMI Current:
24.9955555556 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Each patient is different. The surgeon's skills in surgery, whether a LAP or RNY procedure, your tolerance to pain, and a host of other issues will be the determining factors when you can return to work. Some do it in around 1-2 weeks, while others take 4 to 6 weeks off of work. Some do have issues, and others want as much time as possible to have a somewhat normaly daily routine again. You really won't know until you get there. I'd leave some extra time available for surgery recovery, and you can always call your boss if you're OK and want to come back to work sooner. DAVE
__________________ Dave Chambers  Dave in 2005, a few months prior to surgery   liquid vitamins:www.bariatricliquidvitamins.com  liquid vitamins: www.liquidbariatricvitamins.comDried peas-high protein snack: www.dried-peas.com , 1/4 cup has 6 grams of protein. Roasted Edamame:*** www.dried-edamame.com , 1/4 cup has 14 grams of protein Feeling fatigued or need appetite control help? Go to epicnrg.com/nopillvitamins  |
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06-17-2008, 09:33 PM
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| Cub Reporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Southern California
Posts: 59
Weight Statistics 05/30/2008 Start Date:
06/30/2008 Surgery Date:
5' 1" Height: 219 lb Start Weight:
187 lb Current Weight:
125 lb Goal Weight:
32 lb Weight Loss:
62 lb Lb Left to Lose:
14.6118721461 % % Lost:
05/2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 41.3751679656 BMI Start:
35.3294813222 BMI Current:
23.6159634507 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Surgery for me is 12 days and counting! I, too am nervous and excited at the same time. Good luck to you and keep us posted on your after surgery experience and I'll do the same!
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06-17-2008, 09:47 PM
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| Whipper Snapper Join Date: May 2008 Location: Philadelphia,Pa burbs
Posts: 45
Weight Statistics 6/07 Start Date:
9/17/07 Surgery Date:
5' 4" Height: 314 lb Start Weight:
188 lb Current Weight:
160 lb Goal Weight:
126 lb Weight Loss:
28 lb Lb Left to Lose:
40.127388535 % % Lost:
Spring 2209 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 53.8920898438 BMI Start:
32.2666015625 BMI Current:
27.4609375 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Everyone is different, you will have to wait and see how you fair. I had surgery on Monday and went back to work on the following Monday. I have a desk job and I took it easy. I went for walks around the block and brought all of my protien drinks with me too work. All the best on your surgery my God be with you, all of our thoughts and prayer also. Stay a positive a you can, it really makes all the difference.
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06-17-2008, 10:15 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tampa, FL
Posts: 1,792
Blog Entries: 8 Weight Statistics July 10, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 6" Height: 271 lb Start Weight:
147 lb Current Weight:
145 lb Goal Weight:
124 lb Weight Loss:
2 lb Lb Left to Lose:
45.7564575646 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 43.7357667585 BMI Start:
23.7238292011 BMI Current:
23.4010560147 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Personally I think you're being realistic. Everyone is different ~ I was on pain meds regularly til I was a solid 5 weeks out -- it would appear I am the exception here, but that was my experience -- I think it is particularly important to take really good care of yourself, lots of rest, sipping liquids and getting appropriate exercise - lots of short walks. No way in heck could I have gone back to normal at 7 days. If you have the time, plan it and if you feel great sooner, so be it, you can always get them to release you earlier.
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