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10-24-2006, 04:29 AM
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| WLS Master Guru  Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Spartanburg, South Carolina
Posts: 751
Weight Statistics 22 August 06 Start Date:
5' 4" Height: 262 lb Start Weight:
156 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
106 lb Weight Loss:
16 lb Lb Left to Lose:
40.4580152672 % % Lost:
SOON!!!!!!!! Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 44.9672851562 BMI Start:
26.7744140625 BMI Current:
24.0283203125 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass  |  Does anyone have to wear an abdominal binder? I know that every surgeon is different, but I was wondering if anyone else is having to wear one? I have been told to wear it for 6 months. needless to say I have had to cut it down once already and at 40 bucks a pop I can't see me not having to buy at least 2 more. I was wondering if anyone else has used something other than the standard white wrap around velcro one.
__________________ Michele Open RNY Gastric Bypass I HAVE A BABY SPOON AND I'M NOT AFRAID TO USE IT!   |
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10-24-2006, 04:38 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SOMEPLACE LONG ISLAND, NY
Posts: 6,756
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    | SORRY I didnt and dont have to wear an abdominal binder. DO you mind me asking why you have to wear it? Is this to prevent hernia's? I am sorry I am not up on this need. I imagine this also is something with open surgery verses the lapriscopic. ((HUG)), Perhaps if you did find someone that had to wear one you can borrow the ones they outgrew and save that kind of money! GOOD LUCK
__________________ LISA  http://w5.photobucket.com/widgets/dy...164/fr1endly2/ LAP RNY Gastric Bypass  |
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10-24-2006, 09:14 AM
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| WLS Master Guru Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Spartanburg, South Carolina
Posts: 751
Weight Statistics 22 August 06 Start Date:
5' 4" Height: 262 lb Start Weight:
156 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
106 lb Weight Loss:
16 lb Lb Left to Lose:
40.4580152672 % % Lost:
SOON!!!!!!!! Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 44.9672851562 BMI Start:
26.7744140625 BMI Current:
24.0283203125 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Partly the hernia thing and partly to keep my "flesh" as it were, in place. I will say that it does help with support not only for my tummy, but for my back as well.
__________________ Michele Open RNY Gastric Bypass I HAVE A BABY SPOON AND I'M NOT AFRAID TO USE IT! |
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10-24-2006, 09:22 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SOMEPLACE LONG ISLAND, NY
Posts: 6,756
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 | AWESOME and thanks for the information! I am just not familar with that. I do have friends who had open surgeries but they wound up with hernia's so this might have been a savior to them if used!
__________________ LISA http://w5.photobucket.com/widgets/dy...164/fr1endly2/ LAP RNY Gastric Bypass |
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10-24-2006, 03:03 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NYC ~ Love it!!!
Posts: 2,997
Weight Statistics 4/19/06 Surgery Date:
5' 8" Height: 333 lb Start Weight:
175 lb Current Weight:
155 lb Goal Weight:
158 lb Weight Loss:
20 lb Lb Left to Lose:
47.4474474474 % % Lost:
010/19/08 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 50.6269463668 BMI Start:
26.6057525952 BMI Current:
23.5650951557 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |  Wow.... That's interesting.... Do you like it??  I didn't have to wear one...I had Lap RNY....but, I have two friends that had to wear them after their C-Sections....Both liked them...felt supported...and it made them more comfortable with the 'idea of not ripping out their staples/stitches. How do you feel about it.....  You might PM Hanadi (ChuppyGirl) and ask her....she had OPEN RNY too!  Hope you are feeling good.... 
__________________ Deborah  Lap RNY Gastric Bypass follow my "Journey and Progress" at www.femmemodeweightloss.blogspot.com    |
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10-24-2006, 03:56 PM
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| Guru In Training | I got one after surgery, but only wore it home then chucked it...hated being binded up... it was our choice to wear it.. Peggy
__________________ Peggy Be who you are and say what you feel Because those who mind , don't matter And those who matter ...don't mind... Dr. Seuss |
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10-24-2006, 04:28 PM
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| Newbie | I have been using one for about 5 mths as I have devrlpoed an insional herina. I bout a vest that is much more comfrtable.
__________________ "What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us;What we have done for others and the world is immortal" -Albert Pike Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.-Margaret Mead Before God we are all equally wise and equally foolish.-Albert Einstein Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars. -Kahlil Gibran |
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10-24-2006, 08:39 PM
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| WLS Mentor  Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Milford Kansas
Posts: 1,205
Weight Statistics 09/01/2006 Start Date:
5' 4" Height: 254 lb Start Weight:
144 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
110 lb Weight Loss:
4 lb Lb Left to Lose:
43.3070866142 % % Lost:
02/01/2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 43.5942382812 BMI Start:
24.71484375 BMI Current:
24.0283203125 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | never had to wear one.. sorry |
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10-25-2006, 08:15 AM
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| WLS Master Guru Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Spartanburg, South Carolina
Posts: 751
Weight Statistics 22 August 06 Start Date:
5' 4" Height: 262 lb Start Weight:
156 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
106 lb Weight Loss:
16 lb Lb Left to Lose:
40.4580152672 % % Lost:
SOON!!!!!!!! Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 44.9672851562 BMI Start:
26.7744140625 BMI Current:
24.0283203125 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | I have the standard one that wraps around with velcro. It was the only thing that allowed me to sit up for more than 10 minutes at a time when I first got home. It was a life saver when I started back driving and back to work. I keep it on all day and only take it off at night before bed.
__________________ Michele Open RNY Gastric Bypass I HAVE A BABY SPOON AND I'M NOT AFRAID TO USE IT! |
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11-20-2006, 09:16 PM
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| WLS Guru  Join Date: May 2006 Location: Pennsylvania, near Pittsburgh
Posts: 476
Weight Statistics 11 May 06 Start Date:
Height: 310 lb Start Weight:
230 lb Current Weight:
160 lb Goal Weight:
80 lb Weight Loss:
70 lb Lb Left to Lose:
25.8064516129 % % Lost:
| I tryed using a binder left over from my husband surgery years ago but found it hurt too much after just a few minutes. I didn't try it again. I do find now after 70 or so pounds that wearing under supports help alot. I hate using the word "Girdle" sounds soooo. grandma-ish!!!!! They do help though, especially with my dress clothes, smooths things out a little...hehehe. Now I need to start working on my tummy muscles, I meet with my surgeon this Wed., will ask how long I have to wait. Good luck to you...ROBBIN
__________________  Surgery date 5/11/06  Beginning weight 310/ 230/-80 gone Goal 160 pounds....70 to go!!!!!  |
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