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01-31-2012, 09:22 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Ocala, Florida
Posts: 2
Weight Statistics Ferbruary 7, 2012 Surgery Date:
5' 4"
Height:
240 lb Start Weight:
238 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
2 lb Weight Loss:
88 lb Lb Left to Lose:
0.833333333333 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index41.19140625 BMI Start:
40.8481445312 BMI Current:
25.7446289062 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
|  Newbie who just got surgery date!
Hi everyone my name is Jaime and I am 35 years old. I am set for Gastric Bypass surgery on 2/7/12 which is just 1 week away. I am excited!!!! This pre-op diet sucks because I am hungry all the time but I am not cheating one bit. I am sticking to it. I am wondering how long I can expect to be in the hospital. I am taking 6 weeks off from my job but is that long enough or too long??? Also, how soon after surgery can I start taking my supplements? Anyhooo I just want to say Hello and that I am happy to be apart of this support forum!
Thanks!! 
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01-31-2012, 09:27 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Lake Oswego, OR
Posts: 1,633
Weight Statistics June 2011 Start Date:
9-20-2011 Surgery Date:
5' 3"
Height:
272 lb Start Weight:
187 lb Current Weight:
145 lb Goal Weight:
85 lb Weight Loss:
42 lb Lb Left to Lose:
31.25 % % Lost:
9-2012 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index48.1773746536 BMI Start:
33.1219450743 BMI Current:
25.6827916352 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Welcome, Jaime. I was in the hospital just one night but it varies. How long you need to take off depends on your job. Some who do desk work go back after 2 weeks or so, but I know I couldn't have done that. Each of us is different. Your doctor will tell you what supplements to take and when to begin each. This also varies. Do some searches on this site and you will see many postings about all of these topics. Please let us know how you are doing as you progress and good luck!
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01-31-2012, 09:38 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.
Congratulations on your date.
(((((HUGS))))) May your journey go well.
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01-31-2012, 09:48 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Atlantic beach, FL.
Posts: 750
Weight Statistics Sept. 22, 2011 Start Date:
04/30/12 Surgery Date:
5' 6"
Height:
340 lb Start Weight:
266 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
74 lb Weight Loss:
101 lb Lb Left to Lose:
21.7647058824 % % Lost:
01/2013 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index54.8714416896 BMI Start:
42.9288337925 BMI Current:
26.6287878788 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Welcome Jaime to the forum. Congratulations on your surgery date. You'll find the people here are friendly, caring, and supportive. Keep us informed of your progress and how your doing. As Carol said, everyone is different in regards to the hospital stays as well as the surgeons. Good luck.
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01-31-2012, 01:08 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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My wife and I were each in the hospital overnight, then released. I was back in front of the class at 2 weeks, but it was another couple of weeks before I stuck around in the afternoon for office hours.
Absent complications, I don't remember anyone who was in more than 2-3 days. Some take a few weeks, others more, a few less. I think the all-time record for heroic foolishness (or foolish heroics?  ) was the nursing student who was back on rounds three days after her surgery. (That story doesn't have a happy ending!  )
With complications ... well, we're going to assume you won't have any!
The pre-op diet does suck. Those who follow it to the letter despite that are greatly improving their odds of success. With your attitude about it, I can see you having a wonderful journey to a life you cannot now imagine!
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01-31-2012, 01:26 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Ocala, Florida
Posts: 2
Weight Statistics Ferbruary 7, 2012 Surgery Date:
5' 4"
Height:
240 lb Start Weight:
238 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
2 lb Weight Loss:
88 lb Lb Left to Lose:
0.833333333333 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index41.19140625 BMI Start:
40.8481445312 BMI Current:
25.7446289062 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Thanks so much for your kind words as well as answering my questions! I am soo exicted!!
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01-31-2012, 01:52 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posts: 861
Weight Statistics 09/01/10 Start Date:
04/11/11 Surgery Date:
5' 9"
Height:
301 lb Start Weight:
172 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
129 lb Weight Loss:
7 lb Lb Left to Lose:
42.8571428571 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index44.4450745642 BMI Start:
25.3971854652 BMI Current:
24.36357908 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Hi Jaime! Congrats on having a date!!
I was 36 when I had my surgery last year. I have an office job, with a bit of a commute. I had surgery on a Monday, home on Wednesday and off the remainder of that week. The following week, I worked from home, which was nice because I took things at my own pace. I was back in the office at the start of week 3. Outside of being periodically tired, I did very well overall.
Get your rest the first couple of days, then listen to your body as you sip and walk. Best of luck!
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Met: 6/24/11 (10.5 weeks)
Goal #2: 75lbs lost before Labor Day 2011
Met: 7/29/11 (15.5 weeks)
Goal #3: 90lbs lost by Oct. 11 (6 months post-op)
Met: 9/15/11 (22.5 weeks)
Goal#4: 100 lbs lost by Halloween
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01-31-2012, 03:34 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Orting, Wa.
Posts: 2,597
Weight Statistics February 2011 Start Date:
August 16th 2011 Surgery Date:
5' 10"
Height:
283 lb Start Weight:
157 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
126 lb Weight Loss:
-8 lb Lb Left to Lose:
44.5229681979 % % Lost:
June 2012 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index40.6018367347 BMI Start:
22.5246938776 BMI Current:
23.6724489796 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Hi Jaime and Welcome! I was only in the hospital over night also. I think a lot of it depends on how you are doing... like if you're able to drink your fluids, are going to the bathroom, have your pain under control etc. I ditto what Carol Jo said about the jobs and the needed time off depending on what type of job you have. Also the need to go by your surgeons recommendations on your supplements.
Congrats on your upcoming surgery and keep us posted on how you're doing! More questions? Ask away or do some searches on the site! Hugs | |
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01-31-2012, 03:59 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: massachusetts
Posts: 193
Weight Statistics 5/25/11 Start Date:
1/9/12 Surgery Date:
5' 5"
Height:
321 lb Start Weight:
242 lb Current Weight:
170 lb Goal Weight:
79 lb Weight Loss:
72 lb Lb Left to Lose:
24.6105919003 % % Lost:
01/09/2013 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index53.4113609467 BMI Start:
40.2665088757 BMI Current:
28.2863905325 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Originally Posted by Jaime911  Hi everyone my name is Jaime and I am 35 years old. I am set for Gastric Bypass surgery on 2/7/12 which is just 1 week away. I am excited!!!! This pre-op diet sucks because I am hungry all the time but I am not cheating one bit. I am sticking to it. I am wondering how long I can expect to be in the hospital. I am taking 6 weeks off from my job but is that long enough or too long??? Also, how soon after surgery can I start taking my supplements? Anyhooo I just want to say Hello and that I am happy to be apart of this support forum!
Thanks!! | Hello Jaime, congrats on getting a date and you are on your way to the new you.
I am 3 weeks out and was in the hospital 2 nights home the 3rd night, the key to being out that early is so u can slowly get ur self together , and walk, walk walk, i took 8 weeks off from work, I say as much time as u think u need and are allowed to take.
it also depends on the kind of job u do, I'm in the medical field, where i see babies and give shots, so no way I am going back early to get kicked in the guts, lol..
I believe vitamins starts about 2 weeks out, I just started taking the vitamins and for the most part have to crush them and watever other meds they want me on, I still take blood pressure meds so thats crushed, the dr or nurse should tell u more at the 2 week follow visit, and the nutritionist that you will see that she/he will help you advance ur diet... We at RR are here for you and ask any questions u desire, we can try to help,
best of luck on your journey to the NEW YOU !! 
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01-31-2012, 04:13 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Mont Belvieu, Texas
Posts: 66
Weight Statistics 11/15/2011 Start Date:
11/15/2011 Surgery Date:
5' 3"
Height:
231 lb Start Weight:
150 lb Current Weight:
135 lb Goal Weight:
81 lb Weight Loss:
15 lb Lb Left to Lose:
35.0649350649 % % Lost:
11/15/2012 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index40.9153439153 BMI Start:
26.5684051398 BMI Current:
23.9115646259 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Congrats on your surgery date. I had my surgery date in November, 2011 on a Tuesday and was back at work the following Tuesday. Worked Tuesday and Wednesday and off for the Thanksgiving Holidays. I have an office job so all was fine with me working. I think you should take it a little at a time and see what you think you need when it gets here. Wishing you well on your surgery.
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