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09-15-2009, 08:41 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Oklahoma City, Okla USA
Posts: 2,549
Weight Statistics 05/17/02 Start Date:
05/17/02 Surgery Date:
5' 5"
Height:
355 lb Start Weight:
190 lb Current Weight:
175 lb Goal Weight:
165 lb Weight Loss:
15 lb Lb Left to Lose:
46.4788732394 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index59.0686390533 BMI Start:
31.6142011834 BMI Current:
29.1183431953 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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I'm always struck by the seemingly high incidence of people who have any of the WLS's and yet are still ignorant of their own new digestion processes and anatomy or requirements in how/what to eat. So..that said here are some 'secrets' for long term success..
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1) Take advantage of all the pre op education your doc's office offers!
2) Go to many more than the 2-3 support meetings offered, those new posties and long termers can really help you have a realistic idea of what it's gonna be like post op. When you are a post op, keep going to give back and encourge new pre ops/posties!
3) Go to the nutritionist! Go more than one time, go until you have a good idea of what your doc's requirements are for eating afterwards and what works best.
4) Stick to the rules long term!
5) Please PLEASE! learn the anatomy of your new digestive system because not all docs, ER's, etcs are educated about us!
6) Remember this surgery is a TOOL only to get you to where you want, long term success is up to YOU in the end, not the doc's staff--->>YOU<<<---
7) Protein first and most of all..always and forever
8) Remember that even when you become thin you are NOT a normal thin person! You have to continue to eat the high protein, do your supplements if you need them and drink water water every day.
9) Exercise should become a HUGE part of your life post op. Walk each day, get in the gym and do regular workouts, get a trainer to help you focus on YOUR result that you want for YOU. Basically, make physical activity part of your new life for the rest of your life!
10) Yes, at a certain time out nearly all will go up a few lbs some as much as 25-30 after they have bottomed out around the 2 yr point. The body does adjust some and you can eat more so the "rules" become even more important!
11) Therapy is a very very very important part of the process. It might mean a once in awhile check in to see how you are dealing with life and WLS or it might mean ongoing regular appts for years as you become long term WLS posties.
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Your success long term is in your hands and totally possible to have huge life changing events because of the WLS! It's worth it, totally worth it to have WLS. But the end result is between YOU and YOUR BODY, it is NOT the surgeon's staff's fault if you do not get the result you wanted because you didn't educate yourself pre and post op, it is not their fault if you did not walk each day or exercise at all and didn't reach goal, it is NOT your hubby or family's fault if you regain because of being pressured to 'eat more' because they got uncomfortable with your weight loss..
It is YOUR responsibility to educate yourself, to learn all you can about how to be successful post op for the rest of your life.
In the end...remember...
This is NOT a diet, it is a life changing surgery and it deserves respect in all it's aspects.
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(lowest body weight/size) --BREE
- Strength in body is fleeting, but MY strength is from the LORD whose strength never weakens...
--------------------- open RNY 5/17/2002 -166 lbs(-200 at lowest) 8 years post in May 2010
Open major abdominal surgery 4/6/2010 for internal hernia release, extensive scarring removal & Appendix removal
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09-15-2009, 08:53 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Central Virginia
Posts: 2,952
Weight Statistics 4/30/2007 Start Date:
9/5/07 Surgery Date:
5' 4"
Height:
233 lb Start Weight:
127 lb Current Weight:
125 lb Goal Weight:
106 lb Weight Loss:
2 lb Lb Left to Lose:
45.4935622318 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index39.9899902344 BMI Start:
21.7971191406 BMI Current:
21.4538574219 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Thanks Bree, we all need to be reminded.
I'm at that point where I can eat more and I'm worried that I'm going to start gaining. But I'm sticking witht the rules - protein first, water in between meals, and it's working for me too.
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09-15-2009, 08:59 AM
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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:
When I get there again Goal Date:
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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Thansk Bree the only thing I would add to what you stated above is take your vitamins daily like your told. Its a lifetime thing we HAVE to do.
__________________ Remember Tough times never last Tough people do... This Ribbon is for our Lady Lisa and all the women that fight this ugly disease. RIP Jerry my friend
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09-15-2009, 11:12 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Oklahoma City, Okla USA
Posts: 2,549
Weight Statistics 05/17/02 Start Date:
05/17/02 Surgery Date:
5' 5"
Height:
355 lb Start Weight:
190 lb Current Weight:
175 lb Goal Weight:
165 lb Weight Loss:
15 lb Lb Left to Lose:
46.4788732394 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index59.0686390533 BMI Start:
31.6142011834 BMI Current:
29.1183431953 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Good girl not quite Barbie! LOL...you're at that point where it's that challenge to stick with it the life changes..
ms vickie..actually that was in number 8..supplements meaning reg daily vitamins & any other that blood work shows you need.
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(Spring 2004)
(lowest body weight/size) --BREE
- Strength in body is fleeting, but MY strength is from the LORD whose strength never weakens...
--------------------- open RNY 5/17/2002 -166 lbs(-200 at lowest) 8 years post in May 2010
Open major abdominal surgery 4/6/2010 for internal hernia release, extensive scarring removal & Appendix removal
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09-15-2009, 04:04 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: North Dakota..ya sure, u betcha!
Posts: 1,738
Weight Statistics Which time? Start Date:
July 24, 2009 Surgery Date:
4' 11"
Height:
213 lb Start Weight:
108 lb Current Weight:
120 lb Goal Weight:
105 lb Weight Loss:
-12 lb Lb Left to Lose:
49.2957746479 % % Lost:
Whenever.... Goal Date:
Body Mass Index43.0160873312 BMI Start:
21.8109738581 BMI Current:
24.2344153979 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Bree..good info and a great reminder.
Sheesh..I luv ya'll.....you keep me pointed the right direction!
salli lou
PS MsVicki, my scale is still hidden away!! I am going to do my montly weigh-in on Thursday!
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09-15-2009, 04:16 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:
When I get there again Goal Date:
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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Opps.... I see that. I didnt put it together with what I was thinking. I appoligise. You did a good post here and I see you got a sticky for it. It is a great thing you have done... Thank you.
__________________ Remember Tough times never last Tough people do... This Ribbon is for our Lady Lisa and all the women that fight this ugly disease. RIP Jerry my friend
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09-15-2009, 05:12 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Troy,ny
Posts: 2,799
Weight Statistics Since birth:) Start Date:
August 5, 2009 Surgery Date:
5' 6"
Height:
319 lb Start Weight:
189 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
130 lb Weight Loss:
39 lb Lb Left to Lose:
40.7523510972 % % Lost:
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30.5020661157 BMI Current:
24.2079889807 BMI Goal:
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Here here sister. I totally agree. Thanks for posting this thread.
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09-16-2009, 10:57 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 306
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09/10/2008 Surgery Date:
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246 lb Current Weight:
170 lb Goal Weight:
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42.2211914062 BMI Current:
29.1772460938 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Bree, thanks for the reminder.
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09-16-2009, 06:25 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cypress,Texas
Posts: 926
Weight Statistics March 17,2009 Start Date:
March 17,2009 Surgery Date:
5' 6"
Height:
294 lb Start Weight:
157 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
137 lb Weight Loss:
7 lb Lb Left to Lose:
46.5986394558 % % Lost:
Whenever it happens:) Goal Date:
Body Mass Index47.4476584022 BMI Start:
25.3376951331 BMI Current:
24.2079889807 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Thanks. I needed to read that 
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09-16-2009, 06:27 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Oklahoma City, Okla USA
Posts: 2,549
Weight Statistics 05/17/02 Start Date:
05/17/02 Surgery Date:
5' 5"
Height:
355 lb Start Weight:
190 lb Current Weight:
175 lb Goal Weight:
165 lb Weight Loss:
15 lb Lb Left to Lose:
46.4788732394 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index59.0686390533 BMI Start:
31.6142011834 BMI Current:
29.1183431953 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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You're welcome sweetie!
__________________
(Spring 2004)
(lowest body weight/size) --BREE
- Strength in body is fleeting, but MY strength is from the LORD whose strength never weakens...
--------------------- open RNY 5/17/2002 -166 lbs(-200 at lowest) 8 years post in May 2010
Open major abdominal surgery 4/6/2010 for internal hernia release, extensive scarring removal & Appendix removal
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