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06-10-2008, 09:30 AM
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| Guru In Training Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Northern California
Posts: 260
Weight Statistics 5/30/08 Start Date:
07/08/08 Surgery Date:
5' 4" Height: 235 lb Start Weight:
204 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
31 lb Weight Loss:
54 lb Lb Left to Lose:
13.1914893617 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 40.3332519531 BMI Start:
35.0126953125 BMI Current:
25.7446289062 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |  I'm a Newbie! Hi, everyone! I'm thrilled to have found this WONDERFUL resource and support network! I'm scheduled for surgery on July 8, 2008. My journey has gone really fast--I talked with my PCP about the possibility of WLS in late March, attended an informational seminar by my surgeon in April, had lab work done in late April, went to a surgery consultation in May, received insurance approval in late May and was promptly scheduled for surgery! (I was recently diagnosed with fibromyalgia and had already done a lot of the needed tests). So . . . I'd love to hear your opinions on what I should be doing for the next month (28 days, but who's counting?  ) to "get ready"? My dietician suggested that while I didn't need to lose weight, I should start weaning myself off coffee and soda. She also advised me to start drinking protein shakes to get used to them. I have a couple friends who had gastric bypass 4 and 2 years ago, respectively, and both discouraged protein drink consumption prior to surgery because I'll be sick of them by the time I HAVE to drink them. What do you think? Any other tips?
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06-10-2008, 09:47 AM
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| WLS Mentor  Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: upstate ny
Posts: 1,368
Weight Statistics 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 BMI Current:
24.7971781305 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass  |  I Had To Be On A Medifast Only Diet 8 Weeks Prior To Surgery & Believe Me, I Can't Stand Them Now!!!!!!!! First Of All, Welcome To A Wonderful Second Home!! ( At Least That's What It Is For Me!!!) If I Were You I'd Start To Eat Similar To The Ways Of A Wls Pt Does. High Protein, Veggies, Low/no Carbs.... Drink A Ton Of H20 Cause You'll Have To Be Off The Soda Completely Stop Now So You Don't Have To Go Through Withdrawl When You Have Other Things To Deal With Like The "head Hunger" Many Of Us Have Had After Surgery... Read As Much As You Can, Don't Over Buy Any Particular Product Cause What You May Enjoy Now, May Not Be Right For You Then... Can't Wait To Get To Know You Through Your Posts!!! Lol, |
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06-10-2008, 10:17 AM
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| WLS Master Guru  Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Near St. Louis, MO.
Posts: 950
Weight Statistics 04/17/2007 Start Date:
April 30, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 5" Height: 296 lb Start Weight:
160 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
136 lb Weight Loss:
10 lb Lb Left to Lose:
45.9459459459 % % Lost:
05/21/2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 49.2515976331 BMI Start:
26.6224852071 BMI Current:
24.9585798817 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass  | Welcome aboard!!! Wow, your process when really fast! I didn't really "prepare" for surgery as far as drinking shakes and such. I had to go on a 10 day clear liquid diet, so that's the only "prep" I had done. But eating high protein, veggies, fruits sounds like an all around good plan. Good luck and keep us posted!! |
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06-10-2008, 10:37 AM
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| Super Moderator  | Welcome to the board, thank you for joining us. Congratulations on your approval and date. (((((((HUGS))))))) May your journey go well.
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06-10-2008, 10:41 AM
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| WLS Master Guru  Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Northern VA
Posts: 574
Weight Statistics 02/07/2008 Start Date:
02/07/2008 Surgery Date:
5' 7" Height: 310 lb Start Weight:
213 lb Current Weight:
160 lb Goal Weight:
97 lb Weight Loss:
53 lb Lb Left to Lose:
31.2903225806 % % Lost:
Summer 09' Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 48.5475607039 BMI Start:
33.3568723546 BMI Current:
25.0568055246 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Welcome!! I am glad to hear the process was fast for you...not everyone is so lucky!! July will be here before you know it. Like Amina said...don't go out and stock up on things such as protein drinks or shakes. Your taste buds will change. I can't do anything that tastes sweet real or artificial sugars. We are here for you so ask plenty of questions!
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06-10-2008, 10:45 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Alabama
Posts: 2,505
Weight Statistics 9/28/07 Start Date:
9/28/07 Surgery Date:
5' 6" Height: 279 lb Start Weight:
189 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
90 lb Weight Loss:
24 lb Lb Left to Lose:
32.2580645161 % % Lost:
18 months Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 45.0268595041 BMI Start:
30.5020661157 BMI Current:
26.6287878788 BMI Goal:
| WElcome to the boards. My doctor required me to do a 10-day all clear liquid diet before my surgery. It was rough, but I made it. You are going to do great and your surgery date will be here before you know it.
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06-10-2008, 12:41 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Jacksonville, Florida
Posts: 4,456
Weight Statistics July 21, 2007 Start Date:
August 6, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 2" Height: 287 lb Start Weight:
164 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
123 lb Weight Loss:
24 lb Lb Left to Lose:
42.8571428571 % % Lost:
January 1, 2009 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 52.4872528616 BMI Start:
29.9927159209 BMI Current:
25.6035379813 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass  | Welcome and congrats on your date. I have to agree with your friends about the protein drinks...do not even worry about them now, your tastes are going to change after surgery and what you like now you may not like after. |
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06-10-2008, 01:09 PM
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| WLS Mentor  Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: North West, NJ
Posts: 1,240
Weight Statistics 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 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Hello and welcome! I think everyone pretty much covered it already...don't get too crazy with protein drinks before surgery, they are more than enough to take after  , and yes, your tastes do change anyway. Think about cutting back on caffine and carbonated drinks somewhat, and like Amina said, don't have to eat like we do, but getting more protein in and less carbs will help. Do however have a few nice meals - even though you will again eventually, don't make yourself feel deprived but also don't eat like it's your last meal  .
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06-10-2008, 01:20 PM
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| Guru In Training Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Northern California
Posts: 260
Weight Statistics 5/30/08 Start Date:
07/08/08 Surgery Date:
5' 4" Height: 235 lb Start Weight:
204 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
31 lb Weight Loss:
54 lb Lb Left to Lose:
13.1914893617 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 40.3332519531 BMI Start:
35.0126953125 BMI Current:
25.7446289062 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Thank you all so much for your posts! I think I'll try to replace my coffee and diet soda with water and Crystal Light, and try to get more protein and fewer carbs. I have terrible eating habits (don't like veggies or most fruits; could live on fast food, pizza, etc.) so making small changes now might help me in the long run. It's so encouraging to read through the forums and see your successes. Gives me a lot of hope and determination that if I follow my surgeon's program and lean on you guys for support, I'll lose the weight I need to be healthy.
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06-10-2008, 01:26 PM
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| WLS Mentor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: North West, NJ
Posts: 1,240
Weight Statistics 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 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Yes, you will do great, and we'll all be here with you. You do get to have caffine again, just in moderation and not at first, so cutting back on that a little should help right after. As you get closer and have questions, just ask -
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