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12-29-2006, 09:13 AM
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| Whipper Snapper |  New to the Site Hi My name is Joey and I had Weight Loss Surgery on November 28 just over one month post Op. I just wanted to say HI to everyone. I was reffered by Lisa I have contact her by email for support - she has been great- (friendly two). I am doing good- to date a 33 pound weight loss - 20 pounds after the surgery. I don't feel like it is coming off as fast as I would like or as others but I am still happy with what has come off so far!  |
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12-29-2006, 09:24 AM
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| Super Moderator  |  Welcome to the board Joey, thank you for joining us. Congratulations on joining the loser's bench, you're doing fine with your weight coming off, don't fret, just follow your surgeon's instructions and keep on track. May your journey go well, (((((((HUGS)))))))
__________________ "In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun."   Just a li'l bit 'bout myself  |
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12-29-2006, 09:51 AM
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| WLS Master Guru  Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: i live in wisconsin
Posts: 585
5' 5" Height: 30 BMI Goal:
| hello joey! I THINK YOUR WEIGHTLOSS SO FAR IS INCREDIBLE! If memory serves me correctly, I think that you have lost more than I did in the first month. I know you are happy though. The referral gal is AWESOME isn't she. When you get further out, she has some WONDDDDDDERFUL recipes for ya. Each to their own though. I don't want anyone to stray back to there old ways. lol But, then again, that is what this site is for. Certain people keep ya in check. I LOVE THAT VERY MUCH! Keep truckin. YOUR DOING GREAT!mike |
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12-29-2006, 09:59 AM
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| WLS Master Guru  Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: VA
Posts: 814
Weight Statistics 2/06 Start Date:
5/22/06 Surgery Date:
5' 6" Height: 310 lb Start Weight:
170 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
140 lb Weight Loss:
20 lb Lb Left to Lose:
45.1612903226 % % Lost:
09 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 50.0298438935 BMI Start:
27.4357208448 BMI Current:
24.2079889807 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass  | Welcome Joey.........I feel mine is coming off slow as well, so i giess everyone is not the same..........I dont care hw fast it comes off anymore just as long as its gone.......... But it sounds like your doing good.........Keep up the good work...........  |
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12-29-2006, 10:21 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SOMEPLACE LONG ISLAND, NY
Posts: 6,756
Weight Statistics June 1, 2005 Start Date:
Height: 310 lb Start Weight:
167 lb Current Weight:
159 lb Goal Weight:
143 lb Weight Loss:
8 lb Lb Left to Lose:
46.1290322581 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 51 BMI Start:
27 BMI Current:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass    | JOEY i am so glad you found the board! BIG HUGE WELCOMES! EVERYONE IS so awesome here and there is so much fun information and things to keep you motivated! FEEL free to continue to Email me but i also want you to have all the support you need. THIS journey comes with frustrating times and the great folks here i know will get you thru those times. HUGzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
__________________ LISA  http://w5.photobucket.com/widgets/dy...164/fr1endly2/ LAP RNY Gastric Bypass  |
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01-17-2007, 09:49 AM
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| Whipper Snapper |  Hi Everyone, I just wanted to say Thanks for everyone's support. I am glad I had the surgery, and look forward to more weight loss - slow as it may be! I had a question when if ever can you take normal pills again. Right now I am on the chewable vitamens and they are gross. Plus if I have a headache is it possible to take pills for it with out crushing them up? Also when should I be going in for a check up ? I had my surgery in Quebec and I live in Alberta so I won't be going to the same doctor. I have tried to contact the doctor in Quebec but he is not returning my emails. What other supplements should I be taking? Any help would be great! Joey |
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01-17-2007, 10:03 AM
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| Super Moderator | Oh, my, left out in the cold without support from your surgeon???? That's a major bummer! How about your primary care physician? Can you have him/her follow you up? You should be getting at least 3 then 6 month follow up, then a year. As for pills, be careful, there are some medication you can't take due to the damage it may do to your pouch. Here's the link to the thread of med lists. Also, an article on pill absorption to help you understand. As well as your vitamins, you need to take iron pills and calcium pills at least. Check out threads in Vitamins and Nutrition in the Gastric Bypass Diet forum.
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01-17-2007, 10:44 AM
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| Whipper Snapper | More Info Hi Doc, Thanks for the information. What kind of damage could those pills do? I have been taking Advil frequently since the surgery- having a lot of headachs? Also can you take pill format or only liquid format? I am just wondering if it is safe to swallow a pill? My family doctor moved so now I am with out care at all, and it is soooo hard to find a family doctor in Calgary. Joey |
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01-17-2007, 10:49 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SOMEPLACE LONG ISLAND, NY
Posts: 6,756
Weight Statistics June 1, 2005 Start Date:
Height: 310 lb Start Weight:
167 lb Current Weight:
159 lb Goal Weight:
143 lb Weight Loss:
8 lb Lb Left to Lose:
46.1290322581 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 51 BMI Start:
27 BMI Current:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | HI joey.... i would run that bye your surgeon. BUT for me i am allowed to take pills no bigger then and m & M and dont have troubles with them now. EARLY out i feared something would get stuck...but the non chewable vitamins tend to be big. PEHAPS try the chocolate viactive multi vitamin of there are great flavor ones at the e store on this site. I am okay now with the centrum but had a phase i hated it....
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