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07-06-2007, 02:33 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hagerstown, MD
Posts: 75
Weight Statistics July 11, 2007 Start Date:
April 15, 2008 Surgery Date:
5' 4"
Height:
315 lb Start Weight:
206 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
109 lb Weight Loss:
56 lb Lb Left to Lose:
34.6031746032 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index54.0637207031 BMI Start:
35.3559570312 BMI Current:
25.7446289062 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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So, I have made a doctor's appointment with my primary care to start exploring this at long last. I've been waffling about it for about two years now and I'm finally ready to take the next step, knowing I can back out at any time prior to surgery. The good news is that I think hubby and I are going to do this together.
Now, more of my control freak questions. Please understand that the only surgery I have ever had in my life was to have my tonsils removed when I was like six, so the thought of surgery scares the bejezus out of me. How did you all feel when you woke up and during the next twenty four hours? When did you feel the worst post-surgery and why? Was there a lot of pain? I know it is going to vary on the person, so I know answers will be different.
Also, and this one is kind of weird...I have not been thin since again, I was like six. I have no idea what it feels like and can't imagine it. Can you actually feel the difference in what you are carrying on your frame or is it just more of a look in the mirror, see the difference thing?
I know I'll have a ton more questions so please bear with me. I've been exploring here and over on obesity help and learning a lot!
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07-06-2007, 02:40 PM
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| | WLS Master Guru
Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Louisiana
Posts: 899
Weight Statistics 4/23/07 Surgery Date:
Height:
385 lb Start Weight:
257 lb Current Weight:
190 lb Goal Weight:
128 lb Weight Loss:
67 lb Lb Left to Lose:
33.2467532468 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index62 BMI Start:
41 BMI Current:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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When I first woke up, I did not even realize that I had gone through surgery, it was fine. The next 24 hours I spent sleeping and that was that.
I have lost over 50 pounds and it feels the same to me but I see the difference in my clothes.
Hope this helps.
Roz
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07-06-2007, 02:56 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: WADING RIVER (Long Island), NY
Posts: 5,122
Weight Statistics 7/16/07 Start Date:
7/16/07 Surgery Date:
4' 11"
Height:
230 lb Start Weight:
130 lb Current Weight:
115 lb Goal Weight:
100 lb Weight Loss:
15 lb Lb Left to Lose:
43.4782608696 % % Lost:
12/31/08 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index46.4492961793 BMI Start:
26.2539500144 BMI Current:
23.2246480896 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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I Havent Had My Surgery Yet So I Dont Know How This Surgery Feels. But I Can Tell You This I Used To WEIGH 130lbs A Long Long Time Ago Lol And I Do Remember That It Felt Great!!!!!!!!!!!!! You Do Feel A DiffereNCE On What You Are Carrying Around. The More Weight I Would Gain The More I Would Feel The Effects. You Will Feel A Major Difference Believe Me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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07-06-2007, 03:03 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NY
Posts: 10,174
Weight Statistics 4/19/2007 Surgery Date:
5' 9"
Height:
260 lb Start Weight:
152 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
108 lb Weight Loss:
-13 lb Lb Left to Lose:
41.5384615385 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index38.3910943079 BMI Start:
22.4440243646 BMI Current:
24.36357908 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Originally Posted by KnitterGirl  So, I have made a doctor's appointment with my primary care to start exploring this at long last. I've been waffling about it for about two years now and I'm finally ready to take the next step, knowing I can back out at any time prior to surgery. The good news is that I think hubby and I are going to do this together. | I think that would be awesome to have a partner in crime so to speak  Quote:
Originally Posted by KnitterGirl Now, more of my control freak questions. Please understand that the only surgery I have ever had in my life was to have my tonsils removed when I was like six, so the thought of surgery scares the bejezus out of me. How did you all feel when you woke up and during the next twenty four hours? | When I woke up I was more confused than anything. I was in a different room with different people all around me so I was very confused. LOL! Quote:
Originally Posted by KnitterGirl When did you feel the worst post-surgery and why? | I'd say I felt the worst post op a few weeks back when I was having energy issues. I was tired and mopey and emotional about it too so it felt worse than it really was. Quote:
Originally Posted by KnitterGirl Was there a lot of pain? | For me, there was not. I took liquid tylenol with codeine my first noght home just to go to sleep. After that I never took pain meds again. Quote:
Originally Posted by KnitterGirl I know it is going to vary on the person, so I know answers will be different. | Quote:
Originally Posted by KnitterGirl Also, and this one is kind of weird...I have not been thin since again, I was like six. I have no idea what it feels like and can't imagine it. Can you actually feel the difference in what you are carrying on your frame or is it just more of a look in the mirror, see the difference thing? | The difference that I feel is that I can walk without pain, I dont suffer asthma attacks just by walking down the block, I can get up off the floor unassisted; things like that are what I notice. I notice my clothes fit differently too! Quote:
Originally Posted by KnitterGirl I know I'll have a ton more questions so please bear with me. I've been exploring here and over on obesity help and learning a lot! | Ask away. We've all either been thru it or are going thru it and everyone is happy to share!
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07-06-2007, 03:07 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: WADING RIVER (Long Island), NY
Posts: 5,122
Weight Statistics 7/16/07 Start Date:
7/16/07 Surgery Date:
4' 11"
Height:
230 lb Start Weight:
130 lb Current Weight:
115 lb Goal Weight:
100 lb Weight Loss:
15 lb Lb Left to Lose:
43.4782608696 % % Lost:
12/31/08 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index46.4492961793 BMI Start:
26.2539500144 BMI Current:
23.2246480896 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Think Of It This Way Carry A Bag Of Heavy Rocks. Its Hard To Carry Right? Well As You Take A Rock Out Of The Bag It Get Easier And Easier To Carry.
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07-06-2007, 03:11 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hagerstown, MD
Posts: 75
Weight Statistics July 11, 2007 Start Date:
April 15, 2008 Surgery Date:
5' 4"
Height:
315 lb Start Weight:
206 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
109 lb Weight Loss:
56 lb Lb Left to Lose:
34.6031746032 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index54.0637207031 BMI Start:
35.3559570312 BMI Current:
25.7446289062 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Thank you for the responses so far! One more thing I just thought of...that whole hair loss thing. I have VERY thick hair (my beautician hates to perm me for this reason!), so will I maybe notice a little less of that? I lose a good bit in the shower everyday as it is but I'm hoping that maybe the more hair one has, the less one will notice a loss after surgery! 
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07-06-2007, 03:44 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posts: 30
Weight Statistics Jan. 4, 2008 Surgery Date:
5' 4"
Height:
278 lb Start Weight:
230 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
48 lb Weight Loss:
90 lb Lb Left to Lose:
17.2661870504 % % Lost:
January 2009 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index47.7133789062 BMI Start:
39.4750976562 BMI Current:
24.0283203125 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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I too am a "newbie". I have the same things running through my head right now. My husband and I are doing this together as well. Instead of wondering what it will be like to be thin (heavy since 5 years old here), I am actually scared of being thin because I dont know what its like. My three biggest concerns are being able to get all my vitamins in and keep them down, hair loss, and excess skin. So do not feel alone in all these concers--I am right there with you. I have found in the past couple of days that there is a ton of info on this site and EVERYONE seems extremely helpful.
Beth
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07-06-2007, 05:20 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Floyd County Virginia
Posts: 9,445
Weight Statistics September 19th 2007 Start Date:
September 19th 2007 June 18,2012 Surgery Date:
5' 10"
Height:
363 lb Start Weight:
226 lb Current Weight:
170 lb Goal Weight:
137 lb Weight Loss:
56 lb Lb Left to Lose:
37.741046832 % % Lost:
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Body Mass Index52.0793877551 BMI Start:
32.4240816327 BMI Current:
24.3897959184 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Hi wanted to tell you Bac2500 hello im Vickie. Im pre op with a approval and having mine in September. Ya know what.... Each thing you asked I asked here and then my own Surgeon. Your right these people here are very SUPPORTIVE ! I love the fact that you and Knitter girl are having your spouses go through this with you. Wow a tag team. Reasearch it ask your Doc questions and of course here.
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07-06-2007, 05:51 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NY
Posts: 10,174
Weight Statistics 4/19/2007 Surgery Date:
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152 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
108 lb Weight Loss:
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Body Mass Index38.3910943079 BMI Start:
22.4440243646 BMI Current:
24.36357908 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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hairloss is different for everyone. its hard to answer that now. some lose nothing and some lose lots. i shed like normal but questioned my eye lashes falling out the other day lol! every body handles this different.
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07-06-2007, 06:34 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SOMEPLACE LONG ISLAND, NY
Posts: 6,809
Weight Statistics June 1, 2005 Start Date:
5' 5"
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310 lb Start Weight:
167 lb Current Weight:
159 lb Goal Weight:
143 lb Weight Loss:
8 lb Lb Left to Lose:
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Body Mass Index51.5810650888 BMI Start:
27.7872189349 BMI Current:
26.4560946746 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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HI KNITTERGIRL!!!!
Welcome to the forums...
and wonderful questions....
YOU ask about the feeling thin issue.
I have battled my weight all my life...
up and down...
looseing regaining ...
but most the time over weight.
SO i have to say im 143 lbs down from the surgery
but the thing is i dont see myself thin.
THEY say the brain has to catch up but mine still
hasnt. I wear size 8 stretch jeans but i dont feel thin.
SO im not sure but i know im healthy.
I know i am not 310 lbs....
so who knows.
When i first woke up in recovery i was surrounded by nurses checking all my vital signs and my surgeon telling me everything went text book perfect. THEY also at that time immediately taught me how to use my pain pump if i felt pain....i was a little grogy but knew were i was.
ONCe i settled in my room....thats when they wanted me to begin some
walking......I pretty much felt better then i figured.....
THE hair issues for me....
Well i took this phase hard. I always took pride in my hair....
and it was very thick.....you dont actually go bald but there were
spots that were pretty thin and my scalp was showing horribley.
I followed all my hair dressers rules during this time ...didnt color my hair, no poneytails and got thru it. ITS growing back now and you would never knwo a year ago it was sooooo YUCKY,thin and comeing out.
AS far as pain...in this area everyone deals and seems to have different pain levels. SURE i had some pain but i also didnt like crushed pain meds so i weaned myself off them fast. FOR me the liquid tylnol was to sweet
and i couldnt even get taht down so i managed each day got easier.
HOPE that helps!
AND i look forward to getting to know you thru your posts.!
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