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01-11-2009, 11:35 AM
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| | Whipper Snapper
Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bakersfield California
Posts: 15
Weight Statistics 10/1/2008 Start Date:
11/21/2008 Surgery Date:
5' 6"
Height:
318 lb Start Weight:
245 lb Current Weight:
175 lb Goal Weight:
73 lb Weight Loss:
70 lb Lb Left to Lose:
22.9559748428 % % Lost:
3/15/2010 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index51.3209366391 BMI Start:
39.5397153352 BMI Current:
28.2426538108 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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even before i made the choise to have surgery i asked for an appointment with a nutritionist & never got the approval. my doc recomended gastric by pass or lap band but before they would approve me i had to join the gym and show initiative (i completely stoped drinking soda and well i lost a few pounds on my own (this gave me encouragement so i stoped asking for the nutritioist)
soon after i was approved for surgery and as you all know its a nervous,exciting and overwhelming time you know? to know you have this second chance i was so excited i continued what i was doing my surgon asked i droped 8 lbs before my surgery and i did it the way i knew how i ate very little two of my 3 meals of the day were protine drinks i was so wraped up in the idea of this major surgery and how it was going to change my life nutrition was the last thing on my mind. i dont know what i was thinking, i dont think i ever thought about what i was going to eat just thought i had to get used to the idea of not eating as much and as often
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01-11-2009, 11:41 AM
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| | Whipper Snapper
Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posts: 24
Weight Statistics February 2008 Start Date:
September 3, 2008 Surgery Date:
5' 9"
Height:
411 lb Start Weight:
276 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
135 lb Weight Loss:
111 lb Lb Left to Lose:
32.8467153285 % % Lost:
September 3, 2010 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index60.6874606175 BMI Start:
40.7536231884 BMI Current:
24.36357908 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Not a problem! I scan it tomorrow while I'm at work and post it to the forum. It has lots of helpful information.
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01-11-2009, 01:27 PM
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| | Whipper Snapper
Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Arizona
Posts: 12
Weight Statistics April 13,2000 original surgery Start Date:
Revision 11/6/2008 Surgery Date:
5' 4"
Height:
298 lb Start Weight:
226 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
72 lb Weight Loss:
86 lb Lb Left to Lose:
24.1610738255 % % Lost:
When it happens Goal Date:
Body Mass Index51.1459960938 BMI Start:
38.7885742188 BMI Current:
24.0283203125 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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I just joined this site, so forgive me for jumping in with my opinions. I do not know if your doctor has you use protein drinks or not, mine does. I do 4 drinks a day (I am an extended RNY with a 75cm common channel you may not need that much) and need to get that much protein in, in order to feel human and not loose my hair. I would first call and see what the doc wants you on solid food wise, although with my first RNY I was on pureed until about the 9th week and than soft mushies and than on to other things as tolerated. I had to make sure that everything I at was not dry, if it was I was sure to get the foamies and dry heaves. Be very careful with how big the bites are and how fast you are eating. Getting things stuck is not fun and will give you hours of discomfort.
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01-11-2009, 04:06 PM
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| | Whipper Snapper
Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bakersfield California
Posts: 15
Weight Statistics 10/1/2008 Start Date:
11/21/2008 Surgery Date:
5' 6"
Height:
318 lb Start Weight:
245 lb Current Weight:
175 lb Goal Weight:
73 lb Weight Loss:
70 lb Lb Left to Lose:
22.9559748428 % % Lost:
3/15/2010 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index51.3209366391 BMI Start:
39.5397153352 BMI Current:
28.2426538108 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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I do drink the protine not as much as i use to the first two weeks post opp
since i dont get hungry as routine i try to eat breakfast lunch and dinner i make sure i drink plenty of liquids
i have a dr appointment in a few weeks hopefuly he will set me on the right direction
all replys are greatly appreciated since you all know what i am going thru and can relate to the discomfort.
some one who has not had the procedure done just wouldnt understand.
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01-12-2009, 09:05 AM
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| | Whipper Snapper
Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posts: 24
Weight Statistics February 2008 Start Date:
September 3, 2008 Surgery Date:
5' 9"
Height:
411 lb Start Weight:
276 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
135 lb Weight Loss:
111 lb Lb Left to Lose:
32.8467153285 % % Lost:
September 3, 2010 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index60.6874606175 BMI Start:
40.7536231884 BMI Current:
24.36357908 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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I have the booklet all scanned....I'll just need your email address to send it to you! I am at work this morning and was able to scan it. It is about 26 pages long and gives you all the information you need.
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01-12-2009, 10:56 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Alabama
Posts: 4,019
Weight Statistics 9/28/07 Start Date:
9/28/07 Surgery Date:
5' 6"
Height:
279 lb Start Weight:
186 lb Current Weight:
175 lb Goal Weight:
93 lb Weight Loss:
11 lb Lb Left to Lose:
33.3333333333 % % Lost:
18 months Goal Date:
Body Mass Index45.0268595041 BMI Start:
30.0179063361 BMI Current:
28.2426538108 BMI Goal:
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definitely stick with soft foods and any outline your doctor/surgeon may have given you. good luck.
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01-12-2009, 11:01 AM
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| | WLS Guru
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 465
Weight Statistics 7/21/08 Start Date:
8/4/2008 Surgery Date:
5' 6"
Height:
333 lb Start Weight:
225 lb Current Weight:
170 lb Goal Weight:
108 lb Weight Loss:
55 lb Lb Left to Lose:
32.4324324324 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index53.7417355372 BMI Start:
36.3119834711 BMI Current:
27.4357208448 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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I know every dr. is different with their owne guidlines, so definately stick to what you were instructed. Mine is totally different than the most all on here and I was able to eat any healthy choice of foods after 2 weeks of surgery. Not that I could handle it, but I was left to explore myself and I stuck to lots of fish and shrimp, cottage cheese. My doc is a fan of getting you off the mushies and onto chewable food early on so you don't get hooked on the mushies. You can eat more mushies than chewable food and can result in more calories and later could be a problem. This is my experience, definatly follow what your dr. instructs. I also got a book called weight loss surgery for dummies and it has lots of info in it and food ideas at different stages.
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01-12-2009, 11:08 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Texas
Posts: 5,236
Weight Statistics I've lost/gained my whole life!!! Start Date:
Aug 1, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 8"
Height:
280 lb Start Weight:
154 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
126 lb Weight Loss:
4 lb Lb Left to Lose:
45 % % Lost:
Summer 2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index42.5692041522 BMI Start:
23.4130622837 BMI Current:
22.8049307958 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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ok...i'm gonna jump in...can't stand it anymore.....
I'm 18 months out and I still don't eat many raw veggies....they take SO long to digest and the caloric value is nil....with no protein....ceasar salad is one of the WORST....the fat content alone in the dressing is more than I allow myself in 3 days....
Hopefully, Skin E's booklet will help.....you need to go with basic rules...PROTEIN first, veggies (soft....mushy veggies) 2nd...carbs if there's room...and 18 months out, there still isn't room.....
Focus on the basics.....get your water in....I always say PUSH THE PROTEIN and down yourself in water.....I drink up the point where I'm going to eat, then wait on hour after eating to drink again (to allow the food to digest and not just wash out)...DON"T DRINK WHILE YOU EAT...
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01-14-2009, 10:13 AM
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| | Whipper Snapper
Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posts: 24
Weight Statistics February 2008 Start Date:
September 3, 2008 Surgery Date:
5' 9"
Height:
411 lb Start Weight:
276 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
135 lb Weight Loss:
111 lb Lb Left to Lose:
32.8467153285 % % Lost:
September 3, 2010 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index60.6874606175 BMI Start:
40.7536231884 BMI Current:
24.36357908 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
| Here's the information that I promised....
Genitos,
Here is the booklet that I was given prior to my surgery and psych/nutritional eval.
It's a pretty big document and some of the information had to be zipped in order for me to even be able to attach it here.
Attached is part 1, 2, 3 & 4. I bypassed phase 1 because you are already in phase 2.
~ Heidi
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01-14-2009, 10:27 AM
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#20 (permalink)
| | Whipper Snapper
Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posts: 24
Weight Statistics February 2008 Start Date:
September 3, 2008 Surgery Date:
5' 9"
Height:
411 lb Start Weight:
276 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
135 lb Weight Loss:
111 lb Lb Left to Lose:
32.8467153285 % % Lost:
September 3, 2010 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index60.6874606175 BMI Start:
40.7536231884 BMI Current:
24.36357908 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
| Part 2 of what I promised.....
Ok Genitos,
Here's the part 2 of the document.
~ Heidi
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