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02-01-2007, 12:56 PM
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| Whipper Snapper |  I just had my surgery on Jan 16 07
I just had my surgery on Jan 16, 07. I am 65 years old but YOUNG 65 and needed to be healthy again. I weighed in at 219 lbs when I went in and I don't know how much I have lost....probably not much yet, but my pants are baggy. Congrats to all of you that had this surgery and I wish everyone every happiness on the road to a healthier you. My only problems so far is not being able to sleep at night. Does anyone else have this problem and what can I do for it? I guess I just can't get comfortable no matter what I do. I have tried natural herbs, etc., but nothing seems to help. Is this just something that is normal and will cease in time????? I LOVE THIS SITE. IT HAS HELPED ME SO MUCH. THANKS. Last edited by elliejon; 02-01-2007 at 12:59 PM. Reason: ADDED information |
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02-01-2007, 02:08 PM
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| Guru In Training  Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Upstate, NY
Posts: 285
Weight Statistics 1-22-07 Surgery Date:
Height: 225 lb Start Weight:
154 lb Current Weight:
125 lb Goal Weight:
71 lb Weight Loss:
29 lb Lb Left to Lose:
31.5555555556 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 41 BMI Start:
31 BMI Current:
29 BMI Goal:
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Hiyas Elliejon...we have alot in common....I am 48, had my surgery on Jan 22, 2007 and weighed 225 when I cam home from the hospital. Thank you for your post....please keep us updated on your success and please know that we are here for you if you need anything at all.....we have a GREAT group of people here.....so welcome aboard!!!!  Valerie***
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02-01-2007, 09:37 PM
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Welcome to the board ellejhon, thank you for joining us. Congratulations on joining the loser's bench. I have heard complaints of not being able to sleep. Since you are only 2 weeks out, your systyem is still healing, and needs time to settle down. Don't worry overmuch. It it seems to persist, ask your surgeon about it. ((((((((HUGS)))))))) May your journey go well.
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02-02-2007, 12:45 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NYC ~ Love it!!!
Posts: 2,997
Weight Statistics 4/19/06 Surgery Date:
5' 8"
Height:
333 lb Start Weight:
175 lb Current Weight:
155 lb Goal Weight:
158 lb Weight Loss:
20 lb Lb Left to Lose:
47.4474474474 % % Lost:
010/19/08 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 50.6269463668 BMI Start:
26.6057525952 BMI Current:
23.5650951557 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass     |  Ellie "& Valerie~ Are you two laying flat?? I just couldn't do that!!! I recovered in a recliner for weeks!! Well...if you are laying flat you might try to change that! I also always took my meds late! Also...some of these things made no difference.... I'd be up posting on this site LATE LATE...or be talking on the CHAT to my friend Hanadi in Kuwait! (that was great b/c the time change is about 8 hrs.) Wishing you both the best....if you need anything...encouragement...lovin...etc...just PM me ANYTIME!! You girls are great...& I'm soooo excited for you both!!!  Keep downing those liquids...and protein! 
__________________ Deborah  Lap RNY Gastric Bypass follow my "Journey and Progress" at www.femmemodeweightloss.blogspot.com    |
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02-02-2007, 09:53 AM
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| Guru In Training  Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Kentucky
Posts: 216
Weight Statistics 11-30-06 Start Date:
5' 5"
Height:
236 lb Start Weight:
139 lb Current Weight:
155 lb Goal Weight:
97 lb Weight Loss:
-16 lb Lb Left to Lose:
41.1016949153 % % Lost:
11-30-07 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 39.2681656805 BMI Start:
23.1282840237 BMI Current:
25.7905325444 BMI Goal:
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Hi Ellie! and welcome to the loser's club! I'm afraid I must say I didn't have any trouble sleeping post op, but I was on pain meds for several weeks. As a rule, I don't have trouble falling asleep, but I do remember early on that I couldn't lay on my side because it hurt my incisions (I had lap surgery, not open). That eventually eased up and I could sleep much better when I could lay on my side.
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02-02-2007, 10:38 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 2,060
5/17/06 Start Date:
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Hey. Glad to meet you. After my surgery I had to be on pillow on my back. It was tough to get comfortable and I couldn't be on my side (too painful)! for almost 3 weeks, I believe. I think it's really cool that you had the surgery. I had mine last May @ 50. I am trying to get my sister to think about having it. She is 64 and weighs around 270. She thinks that she is too old but she is in great health (except for type 2 diabetes). I think she would do fine. Did you have lap RNY? Did you have to loose weight before surgery? Keep up the good work. Baggy pants are cool!
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02-03-2007, 10:07 AM
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| WLS Master Guru  Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: i live in wisconsin
Posts: 600
5' 5"
Height:
30 BMI Goal:
| Hello Ellie!
So the pants are baggy huh? Well, that is a BIG accomplishment in itself, Ellie. WAY TO GO! I would consider that to be your first real WOW! moment. It only keeps getting better. Just wait and see. Welcome aboard here. We always love the hear from newbies. mike |
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02-05-2007, 02:48 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hawaii
Posts: 4,012
Blog Entries: 9 Weight Statistics 07/23/2007 Start Date:
July 23, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 2"
Height:
230 lb Start Weight:
130 lb Current Weight:
125 lb Goal Weight:
100 lb Weight Loss:
5 lb Lb Left to Lose:
43.4782608696 % % Lost:
June 23 2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 42.0629552549 BMI Start:
23.7747138398 BMI Current:
22.860301769 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |
Dang dont know how I missed this post.  Aloha and Welcome aboard |
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02-06-2007, 05:45 PM
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| WLS Mentor  Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Davenport, IA
Posts: 1,356
Weight Statistics 12/28/06 Start Date:
May 14, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 5"
Height:
253 lb Start Weight:
192 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
61 lb Weight Loss:
42 lb Lb Left to Lose:
24.1106719368 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 42.0968047337 BMI Start:
31.9469822485 BMI Current:
24.9585798817 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |
Welcome aboard!
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02-07-2007, 05:54 PM
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| Guru In Training Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: currently Texas but it's not my home
Posts: 227
Weight Statistics 08/16/06 Start Date:
08/16/06 Surgery Date:
Height: 290 lb Start Weight:
199 lb Current Weight:
166 lb Goal Weight:
91 lb Weight Loss:
33 lb Lb Left to Lose:
31.3793103448 % % Lost:
12/31/2007 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 46 BMI Start:
33 BMI Current:
26 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |
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