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03-10-2007, 04:38 PM
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| Newbie |  Hi, New here and wanted to introduce myself.. :) I FINALLY found docs that would take my insurance, am scheduled for the seminar. This is such a relief as I have been trying for 5 plus years and had no luck. I have always been so very afriad of blood clots, I had one previously after surgery, so its really making it hard on me. I have 200 lbs to lose, and am 41 with mild lupus, but serious joint problems. I am not living, i am just making it through the days of the week. I want this with all my heart, but i am scared of being one of the statistics.. Is there anything they can do to help with the risk of clots, seems like the can do thinners if you have had a previous problem... Nice to be here and i am sure i will learn a lot. I keep telling myself, if I have the surgery i will HAVE to eat right after it, why cant i just do it now? Cindy |
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03-10-2007, 06:37 PM
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| Super Moderator  | Welcome to the board, thank you for joining us. Hope you feel at home here. There are blood thinners that can be used, but using them with surgery will be tricky, so you will have to grill your surgeon about your medical issues point on point. Make sure you have a list of all your questions with you, whenever you attend seminars and meet your surgeon and other members of the the staff. (((((((HUGS))))))) May your journey go well. P.S I have moved your thread from the original forum you posted, as it is more appropriate here. I hope you won't mind.
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03-10-2007, 06:45 PM
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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 CInDy! welcome to the boards I look forward to getting to know you thru your posts. I know you will meet great folks here and find lots and lots of useful information! hang in there and were here for you hugs
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03-10-2007, 07:34 PM
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| Super Moderator | I do remember someone posting here about thrombosis and having the surgery done (it was one of the reason for surgery, as deep vein thrombosis is often a co-morb of obesity) but I don't remember who nor when, it was quite a while back. The person did well during and post-op in regards to that. Since I can't remember who, I can't tell you how that person is doing long term, though since I can't remember, it means that that person is not reporting anything further on it, which I take as a sign that the person is doing quite well.
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03-10-2007, 07:45 PM
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| Big Loser  Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Snowy Colorado
Posts: 177
Weight Statistics 11/13/06 Start Date:
3/27/2007 Surgery Date:
5' 1" Height: 227 lb Start Weight:
132 lb Current Weight:
127 lb Goal Weight:
95 lb Weight Loss:
5 lb Lb Left to Lose:
41.8502202643 % % Lost:
before I am 60 (3 1/2 yrs) Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 42.8865896264 BMI Start:
24.9384574039 BMI Current:
23.9938188659 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Welcome, you will love it here. I have been coming here since September 2006...my surgery is in 16 days. I have had questions answered and learned so much here. I know I can ask ANYTHING and share my concerns and feelings so openly. So glad you are on the journey. Much success to you.
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03-13-2007, 08:10 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Floyd County Virginia
Posts: 3,609
Blog Entries: 1 Weight Statistics September 19th 2007 Start Date:
September 19th 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 10" Height: 363 lb Start Weight:
211 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
152 lb Weight Loss:
46 lb Lb Left to Lose:
41.8732782369 % % Lost:
12/31/09 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 52.0793877551 BMI Start:
30.2720408163 BMI Current:
23.6724489796 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Im new to Im new to but perhaps I can shed some light. Im a nurse. Trust me after any surgery they will have you up and walking on the same day if at all possible. They will make you walk each day until your relased and then will insist you walk each day a couple times a day afterwards. If you have had a clot before you know the symptoms you had when you develped it. Watch for the same things. Now this might help. I had knee surgery a couple of years ago. Because I wasnt able to bear weight on it they told me to do excerises while laying in bed to prevent a clot. Like laying there and mashing on a gas pedal. Im sure they will give you alot of instructions on when you go home. I am going to my next consult on March 29th. I to have been pondering this for years. I have decided that I would much rather face what could happen than what is going to happen if i dont do somthing. These people here are so nice and reply so well. I have only been here a few days myself. Were going to go thru this together. And hey..... im sure your gonna have to go back to your Dr. Ask him what he does to make sure you dont get a blood clot to begin with besides walking afterwards. Keep me informed |
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03-13-2007, 10:48 PM
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| Cub Reporter  Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: michigan
Posts: 91
Weight Statistics april 2007 Start Date:
april 19th, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 5" Height: 402 lb Start Weight:
261 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
141 lb Weight Loss:
96 lb Lb Left to Lose:
35.0746268657 % % Lost:
3/19/09 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 66.8889940828 BMI Start:
43.4279289941 BMI Current:
27.4544378698 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | hi Cindy h good luck you will be fine. i found so much support on here and in my home town i never new there were so many. i joined a support group here too. my surgery if i all goes well will be march 21. i am very nervous but excited it finally going to be done. i have stress test tomorrow cause am 3 over there cut off limit. i look at people that had and tell some day you will look like that . i pray everyday for God's strength to get me through it all.
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03-14-2007, 03:05 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hawaii
Posts: 3,831
Blog Entries: 9 Weight Statistics 07/23/2007 Start Date:
July 23, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 2" Height: 230 lb Start Weight:
120 lb Current Weight:
125 lb Goal Weight:
110 lb Weight Loss:
-5 lb Lb Left to Lose:
47.8260869565 % % Lost:
June 23 2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 42.0629552549 BMI Start:
21.9458896982 BMI Current:
22.860301769 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Hey welcome aboad you will love it here |
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03-14-2007, 06:47 AM
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| WLS Mentor  Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Milford Kansas
Posts: 1,205
Weight Statistics 09/01/2006 Start Date:
5' 4" Height: 254 lb Start Weight:
144 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
110 lb Weight Loss:
4 lb Lb Left to Lose:
43.3070866142 % % Lost:
02/01/2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 43.5942382812 BMI Start:
24.71484375 BMI Current:
24.0283203125 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Welcome to the boards, Its a great emotional support system here!! As far as blood clots I can't help you but please make sure you go over it with your doc.!! |
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