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06-05-2010, 10:21 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: East Texas, USA
Posts: 3
Weight Statistics June 2010 Start Date:
August 2010 Surgery Date:
5' 5"
Height:
213 lb Start Weight:
212 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
1 lb Weight Loss:
62 lb Lb Left to Lose:
0.469483568075 % % Lost:
Hopefully within 6 months. At least by next summer. Goal Date:
Body Mass Index35.441183432 BMI Start:
35.2747928994 BMI Current:
24.9585798817 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Hello! I am new to this website and to the world of WLS. My husband and I are both having bypass surgery in August. Has anyone else out there gone through WLS along with their spouse? We are hoping this increases both of our chances for success. But, I'd love to hear your experiences and comments. 
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06-05-2010, 10:30 PM
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Join Date: May 2008 Location: Just north of Iowa, not far from I-35. 2nd star on the right and straight on 'til morning!
Posts: 8,641
Weight Statistics December 13, 2007 (pre-op liquid diet started) Start Date:
December 27, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 9"
Height:
280 lb Start Weight:
172 lb Current Weight:
184 lb Goal Weight:
108 lb Weight Loss:
-12 lb Lb Left to Lose:
38.5714285714 % % Lost:
Originally - 12/08. Actually - 8/08. Goal Date:
Body Mass Index41.3442554085 BMI Start:
25.3971854652 BMI Current:
27.1690821256 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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We have a new Social Group for WLS Couples. There are quite a few of us on here who have done it together. Makes for really good mutual support. Drop in and sign up if you'd like.
I had WLS first, then 15 months later my wife had it. Together we've lost about 220 pounds. There are some who have had it together the same day, others who have had the strong one go first to pave the way and the other follow a short time later. If you do it at the same time, make sure you have someone else to take care of you, because neither one of you will feel like taking care of yourself, much less the other! Guys lose a lot faster than you will, so maybe if you went first you could get a head start before he goes blasting past you!!
Good luck! It's a great way to grow together through common shared experiences.
CT
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06-05-2010, 10:39 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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06-05-2010, 10:59 PM
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#4 (permalink)
| | Newbie
Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: East Texas, USA
Posts: 3
Weight Statistics June 2010 Start Date:
August 2010 Surgery Date:
5' 5"
Height:
213 lb Start Weight:
212 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
1 lb Weight Loss:
62 lb Lb Left to Lose:
0.469483568075 % % Lost:
Hopefully within 6 months. At least by next summer. Goal Date:
Body Mass Index35.441183432 BMI Start:
35.2747928994 BMI Current:
24.9585798817 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Wow! How nice to get such quick responses! I am still learning where everything is located here and just finished reading Doc's tips for navigation....thanks 
Now to find the group "WLS Couples". Sounds like exactly what we need. I'm introducing my husband to this site as I type. I really appreciate the information.
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06-05-2010, 11:27 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: North Dakota..ya sure, u betcha!
Posts: 1,738
Weight Statistics Which time? Start Date:
July 24, 2009 Surgery Date:
4' 11"
Height:
213 lb Start Weight:
108 lb Current Weight:
120 lb Goal Weight:
105 lb Weight Loss:
-12 lb Lb Left to Lose:
49.2957746479 % % Lost:
Whenever.... Goal Date:
Body Mass Index43.0160873312 BMI Start:
21.8109738581 BMI Current:
24.2344153979 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Welcome! Yup, this is the best place to be for support. There are quite a few couple on the board....
Get prepared for a wild and wonderful ride.
salli lou
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06-06-2010, 12:18 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tokyo, Japan
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06-06-2010, 08:25 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: DEPTFORD NJ
Posts: 1,773
Weight Statistics Pre-Operation. Start Date:
oct 21st 2008 Surgery Date:
5' 4"
Height:
278 lb Start Weight:
149 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
129 lb Weight Loss:
-1 lb Lb Left to Lose:
46.4028776978 % % Lost:
2010 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index47.7133789062 BMI Start:
25.5729980469 BMI Current:
25.7446289062 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodAitkens
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best of luck on your journeys great place for support on this site god bless
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06-06-2010, 11:35 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Idaho
Posts: 3,952
Weight Statistics Jan 2009 Start Date:
Dec. 22, 2009 Surgery Date:
5' 6"
Height:
317 lb Start Weight:
194 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
123 lb Weight Loss:
29 lb Lb Left to Lose:
38.8012618297 % % Lost:
May 2011 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index51.1595500459 BMI Start:
31.3089990817 BMI Current:
26.6287878788 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Welcome to the group Tx , I think you will love it here
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06-06-2010, 12:04 PM
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Join Date: May 2010 Location: CALIFORNIA
Posts: 282
Weight Statistics JULY 2002 Start Date:
FEB 18,2010 Surgery Date:
5' 9"
Height:
250 lb Start Weight:
130 lb Current Weight:
175 lb Goal Weight:
120 lb Weight Loss:
-45 lb Lb Left to Lose:
48 % % Lost:
FEB 18,2011 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index36.9145137576 BMI Start:
19.195547154 BMI Current:
25.8401596303 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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I agree with perfessor, Please if you do the surgery at the same time have someone "able body" around to help at least for the first 3 weeks.. You hurt, you cant walk well, you cant pick up things, you are totally dependent on a helping hand.. I remember how much trouble it was just to get to the bathroom or to take a shower.
Good luck to you both!
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06-06-2010, 01:03 PM
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#10 (permalink)
| | WLS Guru
Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North carolina
Posts: 413
Weight Statistics 4-11-2010 Start Date:
4-28-2010 Surgery Date:
5' 7"
Height:
280 lb Start Weight:
145 lb Current Weight:
155 lb Goal Weight:
135 lb Weight Loss:
-10 lb Lb Left to Lose:
48.2142857143 % % Lost:
4-28-2011 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index43.8494096681 BMI Start:
22.7077300067 BMI Current:
24.273780352 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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I had my surgery on 4-28 and my husband had his on 5-26 I would not of had it any closer together. I am still a little tender on my left side and am almost 6 weeks out. My husband however got around a lot better than I did. I also had a hernia repair so I am not sure if that is why my recovery was a little slower. At 1 week my husband was out cutting the grass 1 ache some of it bumpy. I would not recommend this but he felt just that good. I needed a graber to pick up stuff off the floor for the first month. Just be sure to have someone around that can help you guys if it is needed. Everyone heals differently. Best of luck. 
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