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01-25-2009, 06:11 PM
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| | Whipper Snapper
Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Duluth
Posts: 29
Weight Statistics 2-03-2009 Start Date:
2-03-2009 Surgery Date:
5' 8"
Height:
427 lb Start Weight:
317 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
110 lb Weight Loss:
152 lb Lb Left to Lose:
25.7611241218 % % Lost:
2/2011 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index64.9180363322 BMI Start:
48.1944204152 BMI Current:
25.0854238754 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Hi, I am new to this site so not sure if I am doing this right. I am having WLS on 2-3-09 and am so ready. Always having been larger than I should turned into OMG...I'm huge. I am 49 and have 2 small children, my son is 5 and my daughter is 4...I want to be here for them and my husband for years to come. I am so looking forward to regaining my health. Any advice or thoughts you can share?
PamM 
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01-25-2009, 06:14 PM
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| | Seasoned Veteran
Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 2,004
Weight Statistics July 07 Start Date:
1/24/08 Surgery Date:
5' 5"
Height:
309 lb Start Weight:
135 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
174 lb Weight Loss:
-5 lb Lb Left to Lose:
56.3106796117 % % Lost:
02/01/09 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index51.4146745562 BMI Start:
22.4627218935 BMI Current:
23.2946745562 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Welcome and congrats on your up coming surgery. This is both an exciting time and anxious time. I am 48 and had my surgery 1 year ago yesterday. I have no reqrets, just used I'd done it sooner. You'll love it on this site. Lots of great people and info.
We'll be holding a seat on the losers bench for you. Good luck!
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01-25-2009, 06:17 PM
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| | Whipper Snapper
Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Duluth
Posts: 29
Weight Statistics 2-03-2009 Start Date:
2-03-2009 Surgery Date:
5' 8"
Height:
427 lb Start Weight:
317 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
110 lb Weight Loss:
152 lb Lb Left to Lose:
25.7611241218 % % Lost:
2/2011 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index64.9180363322 BMI Start:
48.1944204152 BMI Current:
25.0854238754 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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What was it like right after the surgery?
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01-25-2009, 06:25 PM
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| | Seasoned Veteran
Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tampa, FL
Posts: 3,605
Weight Statistics July 10, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 6"
Height:
271 lb Start Weight:
175 lb Current Weight:
182 lb Goal Weight:
96 lb Weight Loss:
-7 lb Lb Left to Lose:
35.4243542435 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index43.7357667585 BMI Start:
28.2426538108 BMI Current:
29.3723599633 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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It's just like other abdominal surgeries with soreness and needing lots of rest except your diet has changed drastically. They gave me lots of IV fluids in the hospital so your main job when you get home is to stay hydrated til your pouchy heals. Follow your docs instructions and we'll be here to help you thru the fun stuff
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01-25-2009, 06:26 PM
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| | Seasoned Veteran
Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 2,004
Weight Statistics July 07 Start Date:
1/24/08 Surgery Date:
5' 5"
Height:
309 lb Start Weight:
135 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
174 lb Weight Loss:
-5 lb Lb Left to Lose:
56.3106796117 % % Lost:
02/01/09 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index51.4146745562 BMI Start:
22.4627218935 BMI Current:
23.2946745562 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Right after in the hosptial you'll be medicated the first day or so and will sleep most of it. You will not be able to drink anything until they do the swollow test to see if there are any leaks. After that depending on your surgeon's orders you may start your liquid/protein diet. I really felt fine. I walked 8 -10 times a day in the hospital. My drive home was a little rough. The roads were very bumpy. I had a hard time sleeping in bed for about 10 nights after that I was fine. Others have had no problems. You may want to put pillows under your tummy to hold it in place. You are not hungrey but have to push the fluids, 1 oz every 15 minutes. During the pureed stage (3 weeks out) I wanted something crunchy but made it through.
Not going to tell you it is a piece of cake, it is a wild ride but worth every minute.
Perfessor's wife is having surgery soon and he has a great list of things to bring...hopefully he'll be on soon.
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01-25-2009, 06:57 PM
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| | WLS Guru
Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Southern California
Posts: 414
Weight Statistics 05/30/2008 Start Date:
06/30/2008 Surgery Date:
5' 1"
Height:
219 lb Start Weight:
112 lb Current Weight:
125 lb Goal Weight:
107 lb Weight Loss:
-13 lb Lb Left to Lose:
48.8584474886 % % Lost:
05/09 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index41.3751679656 BMI Start:
21.1599032518 BMI Current:
23.6159634507 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Welcome to this wonderful site and good luck on your upcoming surgery. Everyone seems to have a different experience after the surgery, but like clancy said, just follow your surgeon's advice to a T. No, it isn't taking the easy way out, and there is nothing easy about totally altering the lifestyle and eating habits you've become accustomed to, but it is soooooo worth it! You will feel so much better, and be able to participate in your children's lives so much more as well as teaching them good eating habits. We are here for you to support you and cheer you on! Ask any questions and do a lot of research before your surgery date. Good luck!
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01-25-2009, 07:08 PM
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| | Seasoned Veteran
Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mississippi
Posts: 5,198
Weight Statistics 3/18/2008 (dieted all my life) Start Date:
9/30/2008 Surgery Date:
5' 8"
Height:
292 lb Start Weight:
192 lb Current Weight:
189 lb Goal Weight:
100 lb Weight Loss:
3 lb Lb Left to Lose:
34.2465753425 % % Lost:
2 years Goal Date:
Body Mass Index44.3935986159 BMI Start:
29.1903114187 BMI Current:
28.7342128028 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Hello and welcome. You are about to began a very important journey. I wish you the best. This is a great site for info and support. I had my surgery just over 3 months ago. I am so happy with my journey so far. I would do it again for sure if i had too. It is a life changing experience and it works well if you play by the rules. It is normal to be worried before surgery. Just read and do all the research you can. We are here for you. Ask any questions you want. Good luck and let us hear from you. dixie
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01-25-2009, 07:17 PM
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| | Guru In Training
Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: PA
Posts: 200
Weight Statistics 8/8/08 Start Date:
1/28/2009 Surgery Date:
5' 6"
Height:
276 lb Start Weight:
176 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
100 lb Weight Loss:
36 lb Lb Left to Lose:
36.231884058 % % Lost:
Jun 2010 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index44.5426997245 BMI Start:
28.404040404 BMI Current:
22.5941230487 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Hi Pam,
I too am pre-surgery (my surgery is Wed) so i really cant answer your question about post surgery yet but I did want to say welcome aboard. This is an awesome site!
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01-25-2009, 09:50 PM
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| | Seasoned Veteran
Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: North West, NJ
Posts: 2,707
Weight Statistics 1/14/2008 Surgery Date:
5' 10"
Height:
330 lb Start Weight:
235 lb Current Weight:
200 lb Goal Weight:
95 lb Weight Loss:
35 lb Lb Left to Lose:
28.7878787879 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index47.3448979592 BMI Start:
33.7153061224 BMI Current:
28.693877551 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Hello and welcome Pam!
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01-25-2009, 10:17 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tokyo, Japan
Posts: 24,797
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Welcome to the board, thank you for joining us.
Congratulations on your date.
((((((((HUGS)))))))) May your journey go well.
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