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Old 02-24-2008, 05:37 PM   #1 (permalink)
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February 12, 2008 - pre-surgery liquid diet
Start Date:
February 26, 2008
Surgery Date:
5' 4"
Height:
260 lb
Start Weight:
175 lb
Current Weight:
150 lb
Goal Weight:
85 lb
Weight Loss:
25 lb
Lb Left to Lose:
32.6923076923 %
% Lost:
April 29, 2009
Goal Date:

Body Mass Index
44.6240234375
BMI Start:
30.0354003906
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25.7446289062
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Roux en Y Gastric Bypass
Talking My surgery is Tuesday!!

After all of these weeks of waiting, my surgery date is almost here (February 26). I am so excited. I have done all of my grocery shopping for the first week or so and will be packing my bag tonight.

I have not been online since 2/9!! My life has been crazy the last few weeks with our son and his fiance moving in with us. It has been a huge adjustment but I like the girl so all is well here and now I can focus on me.

I have gone back and forth over the past couple of weeks wondering if I was really doing the right thing (in having the surgery). This is a MAJOR change but I have finally come to a place where I know that this is good for me. After all, if I could have done this on my own I would have done it a long time ago.

The only thing that bothers me is what my co-workers will think. I am not sure why it matters. I have only told one person at work who I know will keep my secret. I do not want to share this with anyone else there but when the weight starts falling off I am sure that there will be a lot of talk.

I have a personal trainer lined up for when I can do more than just walk. Its all about me and that feels really good.

Can anyone tell me how long it was before you went back to work? I have a lot of pressure to get back as soon as possible.
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Old 02-24-2008, 05:42 PM   #2 (permalink)
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1/10/08, the final endeavor, I WILL SUCCEED!!!
Start Date:
3/12/08
Surgery Date:
5' 3"
Height:
298 lb
Start Weight:
195 lb
Current Weight:
140 lb
Goal Weight:
103 lb
Weight Loss:
55 lb
Lb Left to Lose:
34.5637583893 %
% Lost:
7/09
Goal Date:

Body Mass Index
52.7825648778
BMI Start:
34.5389266818
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24.7971781305
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i too have to get back to work after 16 days off, since i don't have any sick time at all....i work per diem without benefits!!!!!

i am constantly on my feet & going, going, going...
just hope all goes well, so i can feel back into the swing of things early on...
kelly is also a nurse that had to go back in 2 weeks, she was able to get lite duty..
if that is possible for you, i'd highly recommend it..
anyhow, not much help i know..
hopefully, the others will chip in here..

lol,
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Old 02-24-2008, 05:45 PM   #3 (permalink)
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July 07
Start Date:
1/24/08
Surgery Date:
5' 5"
Height:
309 lb
Start Weight:
171 lb
Current Weight:
140 lb
Goal Weight:
138 lb
Weight Loss:
31 lb
Lb Left to Lose:
44.6601941748 %
% Lost:
02/01/09
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51.4146745562
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28.4527810651
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23.2946745562
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Congrats on your date for Tuesday. I know this is a very exciting time and anxious time also.

For the last several years I have seen several co-workers have RNY surgery. One decided not to tell any of us and told us that she was having gallbalder surgery. Then 2 other co-workers had it done and were pretty open about it. I know what any of these people did in their personal life was none of my business but I did consider them friends. So when the first one literally lied to us I felt I couldn't trust her anymore. Now years later I also has surgery last month and I decided to let people know and I am happy that I did. But in the end it is your choice.

I returned back to work at 4 weeks just last Thursday. It was hard and I got tired easy but I made it through. My surgeon really left it up to me to decide when to return. By the third week off I was bouncing off of the walls.

Good luck on Tuesday.
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Old 02-24-2008, 06:07 PM   #4 (permalink)
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5/30/07
Start Date:
January 2, 2008
Surgery Date:
5' 9"
Height:
355 lb
Start Weight:
224 lb
Current Weight:
160 lb
Goal Weight:
131 lb
Weight Loss:
64 lb
Lb Left to Lose:
36.9014084507 %
% Lost:
18 MONTHS ?
Goal Date:

Body Mass Index
52.4186095358
BMI Start:
33.0754043268
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23.6252888049
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WOW, your surgery is almost here! I told my co-workers about my surgery and they have been very supportive. I was out of work for 6 weeks. I found that I was tired alot and there was no way I was going to make it through a 12 hour workshift. Try not to feel pressured to go back earlier than you are ready. This time really is for you to heal and come to terms with all the changes in your new lifesyle.
I'll be praying for an easy surgeryand uneventful hospital stay for you.
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Old 02-24-2008, 06:12 PM   #5 (permalink)
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1/14/2008
Surgery Date:
5' 10"
Height:
330 lb
Start Weight:
249 lb
Current Weight:
180 lb
Goal Weight:
81 lb
Weight Loss:
69 lb
Lb Left to Lose:
24.5454545455 %
% Lost:
Summer 09
Goal Date:

Body Mass Index
47.3448979592
BMI Start:
35.723877551
BMI Current:
25.8244897959
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It honestly took me 4 weeks before I felt like I could really handle a full day.
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Old 02-24-2008, 06:21 PM   #6 (permalink)
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March 3, 2008
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Height:
274 lb
Start Weight:
274 lb
Current Weight:
170 lb
Goal Weight:
104 lb
Lb Left to Lose:
Feb/Mar 2009
Goal Date:

Body Mass Index
40.2
BMI Start:
26
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Congrats and good luck with your surgery on Tuesday. Mine is in one week, the 3rd and I like you, have been doing a lot of wondering the last week or so if I'm doing the right thing.

The only thing is, I know that I'm doing the right thing, because without the surgery, I probably won't be around in 7 years because of health issues. You're very correct, if we could have done it on our own, it would have been done years ago or, it wouldn't even be an issue because we wouldn't have ended up where we are.

I've told everyone and much to my surprise, all I've gotten is support and a lot of love from all my family, friends and co-workers.

Again, good luck, can't wait to hear how you're doing.
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Old 02-24-2008, 06:55 PM   #7 (permalink)
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12-19-07
Start Date:
1-29-08
Surgery Date:
5' 3"
Height:
286 lb
Start Weight:
174 lb
Current Weight:
150 lb
Goal Weight:
112 lb
Weight Loss:
24 lb
Lb Left to Lose:
39.1608391608 %
% Lost:
eventually
Goal Date:

Body Mass Index
50.6570924666
BMI Start:
30.8193499622
BMI Current:
26.5684051398
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Thanks Amina!!! She said it all for me. The first 2 days were hard, but I'm doing great now! We had some issues with what 'light duty' meant and they had me standing all day my first day back. That lasted about 4-5 hours and it really whipped my butt.

Now it's straightened out and I'm great, admitting patients only and used to it. I had no extra time either, but it all worked out ok. Now I'm almost 4 weeks out and forget that I'm still fresh post-op!
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Old 02-24-2008, 07:54 PM   #8 (permalink)
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On and off my whole life...
Start Date:
November 20, 2007
Surgery Date:
5' 9"
Height:
287 lb
Start Weight:
212 lb
Current Weight:
150 lb
Goal Weight:
75 lb
Weight Loss:
62 lb
Lb Left to Lose:
26.1324041812 %
% Lost:
August 2009
Goal Date:

Body Mass Index
42.3778617937
BMI Start:
31.3035076665
BMI Current:
22.1487082546
BMI Goal:

Weight Loss Method
Roux en Y Gastric Bypass
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I would like to wish you a uneventfull surgery on Tuesday. I was out of work for 3 weeks I do desk work but I did get tired the first week back. It will totaly up to you.
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Old 02-24-2008, 08:01 PM   #9 (permalink)
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June 25,2007
Start Date:
June 25,2007
Surgery Date:
5' 7"
Height:
322 lb
Start Weight:
190 lb
Current Weight:
152 lb
Goal Weight:
132 lb
Weight Loss:
38 lb
Lb Left to Lose:
40.9937888199 %
% Lost:
07/2008
Goal Date:

Body Mass Index
50.4268211183
BMI Start:
29.7549565605
BMI Current:
23.8039652484
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Good Luck and best wishes for Tues.! You will do great. I felt supet when I got home,Too good, I did too much had to slow down. I work for a school sys. so I had 10 weeks off. So take your time and let yourbody tell you how to go!!!!! Kathy
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