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02-06-2009, 10:02 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ
Posts: 7
Weight Statistics January 29, 2009 Start Date:
January 29, 2009 Surgery Date:
6' 1"
Height:
313 lb Start Weight:
291 lb Current Weight:
175 lb Goal Weight:
22 lb Weight Loss:
116 lb Lb Left to Lose:
7.02875399361 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index41.2908613248 BMI Start:
38.3886282605 BMI Current:
23.0859448302 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Hello to everyone! I am a new member and am excited about this board and the prospect of moving forward to a new and exciting ME 
I have had a rocky weight loss surgery road. Banded in May 2008, lost 50 pounds, but then experienced significant reflux problems. Turned out I had a hiatal hernia that wasn't reparied at surgery and the band fills caused some serious medical issues. Even with the band removed, it was too late, the hernia became larger and I gained back the weight.
January 29, 2009 is my second birthday as it is the day, I had the lapband removed, the large hernia fixed and my gastric bypass. Even though it was rougher than I thought in the hospital, one week out, I am on no pain meds and feeling better and better each day.
My surgeon has me on a 3 week full protein diet, which I'm fine with. My biggest problem is getting protein in; I'm just not that interested in eating. Right now, my priorities are hydration (I became dehydrated in the hospital), vitamins and protein.
I would welcome any advice and tips. I know that this road is not about just the surgery as a "quick fix." Rather, it is about doing the work to change age old habits, responses, and reflexes that got me here.
L.
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02-06-2009, 12:07 PM
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| | Whipper Snapper
Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: So. Cal.
Posts: 48
Weight Statistics 04/01/08 Start Date:
04/01/08 Surgery Date:
5' 5"
Height:
272 lb Start Weight:
142 lb Current Weight:
145 lb Goal Weight:
130 lb Weight Loss:
-3 lb Lb Left to Lose:
47.7941176471 % % Lost:
04/01/09 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index45.2582248521 BMI Start:
23.6274556213 BMI Current:
24.1266272189 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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How about protein drinks? Are you drinking some? The first weeks for me were protein drinks to get in my protein. Other than that, broth, sugar free pudding, sugar free popsicles and water.
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02-06-2009, 01:00 PM
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#3 (permalink)
| | 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. sorry to hear about your problems with the band. I hope that the gbp works well for you. this is a great site for info and support. Good luck on your journey you have a lot of company here.
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02-06-2009, 07:02 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ct
Posts: 1,569
Weight Statistics 03/29/07 Surgery Date:
5' 7"
Height:
257 lb Start Weight:
134 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
123 lb Weight Loss:
-16 lb Lb Left to Lose:
47.859922179 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index40.2474938739 BMI Start:
20.9850746269 BMI Current:
23.4907551793 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Sorry you had complications with the lap band, hopefully you are on the road to recovery now and feeling better. I hope GBP is the answer for you--I know this site is the right one to be ob--people are great, so much help and input. We'll be here for you. Good luck!
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02-06-2009, 07:21 PM
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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...what a year you've had. Hopefully things will turn around now. There are a lot of proteins out there. My fav is Syntrax Nectar. There is a store on-line here or check out the EAS from Walmart or you local health food store. I prefer the Whey others like the Soy.
I'd like to know how you became dehydrated in the hospital? Weren't you on an IV drip? Weren't they monitoing your fluid intake? They brought in a sleeve of 1 ounce cups and every couple of hours they'd come in and count them to make sure I was drinking. Now focus on your sipping an ounce every 15 minutes and no excuses. Try your water with SF kool aid, Crystal lite (or your store brand). Be careful with Milk early out you may find it doesn't sit well.
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02-06-2009, 08:44 PM
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#6 (permalink)
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Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ
Posts: 7
Weight Statistics January 29, 2009 Start Date:
January 29, 2009 Surgery Date:
6' 1"
Height:
313 lb Start Weight:
291 lb Current Weight:
175 lb Goal Weight:
22 lb Weight Loss:
116 lb Lb Left to Lose:
7.02875399361 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index41.2908613248 BMI Start:
38.3886282605 BMI Current:
23.0859448302 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Per nut recommendation, I am using Glycerna with 1/3 cup of nonfat dry milk. While never lactose intolerant before, I am having some not so nice symptoms after drinking those.
Other than my 30 minutes before and after, I'm drinking quite a bit now.
Thanks!
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02-06-2009, 08:46 PM
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#7 (permalink)
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Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ
Posts: 7
Weight Statistics January 29, 2009 Start Date:
January 29, 2009 Surgery Date:
6' 1"
Height:
313 lb Start Weight:
291 lb Current Weight:
175 lb Goal Weight:
22 lb Weight Loss:
116 lb Lb Left to Lose:
7.02875399361 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index41.2908613248 BMI Start:
38.3886282605 BMI Current:
23.0859448302 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Thanks Dixielady bug and Diane. I'm doing well, and am looking forward to this new journey.
L.
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02-06-2009, 08:52 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ
Posts: 7
Weight Statistics January 29, 2009 Start Date:
January 29, 2009 Surgery Date:
6' 1"
Height:
313 lb Start Weight:
291 lb Current Weight:
175 lb Goal Weight:
22 lb Weight Loss:
116 lb Lb Left to Lose:
7.02875399361 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index41.2908613248 BMI Start:
38.3886282605 BMI Current:
23.0859448302 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Pummychal
To say that the hospital wasn't the greatest would be an understatement. My surgeon is top notch, but 2 blown IV's that I had to alert them to, just bringing in pitcher of water, no monitoring, no helping or reminding to get up and walk. But then again, some of it was my responsibility to stay on top of it.
All is better now. You said to be careful of milk early on. The Glycerna shakes enhance with nonfat dry milk are causing quite an upset. I have some EAS from Costco, what can I mix it with to make a protein drink?
I'm sorry for the stupid question..
L
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02-07-2009, 02:12 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tokyo, Japan
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Welcome to the board, thank you for joining us.
Sorry to hear of your problems, but I sure hope the rest of your journey will go well.
Check out the Vitamns and Nutrition section, there are a lot of threads on protein supplements, you may be able to find something there.
((((((((HUGS))))))) May your journey go well.
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02-07-2009, 08:11 AM
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#10 (permalink)
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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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Just wanted to say hello - good luck to you!
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