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06-10-2007, 11:16 PM
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| Guru In Training  Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Eastern, Long Island, NY
Posts: 211
Weight Statistics Sept 13, 2007 Start Date:
Oct 15, 2007 Surgery Date:
4' 10" Height: 236 lb Start Weight:
135 lb Current Weight:
106 lb Goal Weight:
101 lb Weight Loss:
29 lb Lb Left to Lose:
42.7966101695 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 49.3186682521 BMI Start:
28.2119500595 BMI Current:
22.1516052319 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass   |  Hello! "Newbie" from Long Island, NY looking for Bypass info  Hello!I am considering gastric bypass, and want to get many peoples opinions on pre/post surgery. I am also looking to connect with people local in my area (near/in Suffolk County), that I can relate with regarding these things. I had my first Dr consultation and made appts with numerous Dr's as part of pre op requirements for LAPBAND surgery. Seemed like a less risky option.... But now, after much research, I am reconsidering it, and wonder if bypass might be better for me. I have heard too many negative things from post op "banders". They say even though weightloss is great, peoples quality of life seems to have gone down the drain. Many banders seem to be sick on a near daily basis, and fear slippage by simply coughing or vomiting- even years after surgery! I don't think I want to live like that. So I wanted to talk to someone that has personal knowledge about gastric bypass before discussing it with my Dr. I welcome ANY/ALL info that anyone can provide me. There is so much info on this forum that I don't know where to begin!  For starters, where did you get your surgery done? I am considering Dr AHMAD in PJ, NY. The liquid dieting and soft foods for weeks pre/post op is fine with me. Aside from that, what are the post op "daily" issues that you have, and what are typical meals like? What are the common symptoms that I can expect to experience post op? Is there long term stomache scarring from surgery? Will I feel sick each day for months on end following the surgery? Can I swallow pills, take asprin, chew gum etc? WHAT is a "normal" day like after bypass, and how long does it take to reach having those "normal" days? What are the DR follow up's like, and for how long will I need to be seeing the Dr after having the surgery? Thanks for any help 
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06-10-2007, 11:52 PM
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| WLS Master Guru  Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Near St. Louis, MO.
Posts: 947
Weight Statistics 04/17/2007 Start Date:
April 30, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 5" Height: 296 lb Start Weight:
168 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
128 lb Weight Loss:
18 lb Lb Left to Lose:
43.2432432432 % % Lost:
05/21/2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 49.2515976331 BMI Start:
27.9536094675 BMI Current:
24.9585798817 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass  |  First off, Welcome to the board!!! This is a really great, supportive place to be with ANY type of weightloss journey. There are very many supportive people on here, who will share their experiences with anyone. Of course, this is only "my" experience, but I had RNY 4-30, and have not experienced one problem at all. I had very minimal pain, no sickness, or anything. I went home the following day after surgery, and went back to work in 2 weeks. Sure, there are MANY adjustments you will make along the way, but it is with ANY type of weight loss. Before my surgery, I read and read thru all the posts on here, profiles, and whatever else I could find. It's a very scary thing, but I feel if you get the right surgeon, and you follow the rules, you will experience minimal problems. But, with any surgery there are risks. And you will also notice that every Dr. has different rules. Mine was a little more "strict" than others it seemed. But the main thing is to follow the rules of YOUR Dr. Oh, and there are no "stupid" questions on here either!! lol I wish you the best of luck in whatever choice you make. |
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06-11-2007, 12:07 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NYC ~ Love it!!!
Posts: 2,988
Weight Statistics 4/19/06 Surgery Date:
5' 8" Height: 333 lb Start Weight:
171 lb Current Weight:
155 lb Goal Weight:
162 lb Weight Loss:
16 lb Lb Left to Lose:
48.6486486486 % % Lost:
010/19/08 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 50.6269463668 BMI Start:
25.9976211073 BMI Current:
23.5650951557 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass  |  Hey There.... WELCOME!!! I live in NYC! But...FYI - Lisa / Fr1endly2 is from Long Island....and had her surgery by an amazing Dr. in LI!! Quote:
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POSTOP - not so bad...I was on liquids for one week...then pureed for 2 more...then soft...then around week 4 solids...but took it really slow. Honestly - your surgeon will tell you your post op regime...and you should follow that to the "T"!! Quote:
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At the time I started solids....was when I had a bit of a hard time...just learning to deal with "food"....I found for myself that ANY processed food caused me to have the "foamies"....also had to get the chewing chewing chewing down...and, not eating too much - all this contributed to my "foamies." Quote:
but, my surgeon suggested chewable everything... vitamins... Tylenol...or liquids. NO ASPIRIN... NO CHEWING GUM.... Aspirin is hard on your new pouch...and... Chewing gum isn't good b/c it gets your gastric juices working...and can cause you a false digestion...blah, blah, blah! Quote:
Now, my head appetite is HUGE...my stomach won't allow it - and I LOVE that! I think somewhere around 6mos. was when I stopped thinking about - and obsessing about food. I still have moments where some food may cause me some problems...but, for me, it's only here and there. I will tell you though, I eat pretty healthy...and make fresh choices....very rarely choose processed foods, or things too rich or spicy. I also have a very 'back to the basics' approach to food. I do a lot of salads, grilled and steamed veggies, grilled and baked poultry and fish....etc. Quote:
HOPE this answers some of your questions.... Hope you have clarity...and can get some answers to make your decision. Have you tried Band2gether.net (b2g) Lap-band Support Forums - Powered by vBulletin this is a great 'banded website...' - one of our members here - Neal - is a member there too!
__________________ Deborah  Lap RNY Gastric Bypass follow my "Journey and Progress" at www.femmemodeweightloss.blogspot.com    Last edited by FemmeMode : 06-11-2007 at 12:14 AM. | ||||||||
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06-11-2007, 12:08 AM
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| Guru In Training Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Eastern, Long Island, NY
Posts: 211
Weight Statistics Sept 13, 2007 Start Date:
Oct 15, 2007 Surgery Date:
4' 10" Height: 236 lb Start Weight:
135 lb Current Weight:
106 lb Goal Weight:
101 lb Weight Loss:
29 lb Lb Left to Lose:
42.7966101695 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 49.3186682521 BMI Start:
28.2119500595 BMI Current:
22.1516052319 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | I appreciate the welcome and advice 
__________________ ~Francesca Philippians 4:13 "I can do everything through Him that gives me strength"    |
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06-11-2007, 12:09 AM
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| Guru In Training Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Eastern, Long Island, NY
Posts: 211
Weight Statistics Sept 13, 2007 Start Date:
Oct 15, 2007 Surgery Date:
4' 10" Height: 236 lb Start Weight:
135 lb Current Weight:
106 lb Goal Weight:
101 lb Weight Loss:
29 lb Lb Left to Lose:
42.7966101695 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 49.3186682521 BMI Start:
28.2119500595 BMI Current:
22.1516052319 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | What a nice welcome!!
__________________ ~Francesca Philippians 4:13 "I can do everything through Him that gives me strength" |
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06-11-2007, 12:16 AM
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| Guru In Training Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Eastern, Long Island, NY
Posts: 211
Weight Statistics Sept 13, 2007 Start Date:
Oct 15, 2007 Surgery Date:
4' 10" Height: 236 lb Start Weight:
135 lb Current Weight:
106 lb Goal Weight:
101 lb Weight Loss:
29 lb Lb Left to Lose:
42.7966101695 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 49.3186682521 BMI Start:
28.2119500595 BMI Current:
22.1516052319 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | OMGosh--- what terrific info!! thanks so very much. Seeing your pictures gives me a lot of encouragement. Hey--- you could be a model!! You have such a pretty face, and nice figure.
__________________ ~Francesca Philippians 4:13 "I can do everything through Him that gives me strength" |
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06-11-2007, 12:17 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NYC ~ Love it!!!
Posts: 2,988
Weight Statistics 4/19/06 Surgery Date:
5' 8" Height: 333 lb Start Weight:
171 lb Current Weight:
155 lb Goal Weight:
162 lb Weight Loss:
16 lb Lb Left to Lose:
48.6486486486 % % Lost:
010/19/08 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 50.6269463668 BMI Start:
25.9976211073 BMI Current:
23.5650951557 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Oooops!!  Oh yea.....No Soda!  sorry.... 
__________________ Deborah Lap RNY Gastric Bypass follow my "Journey and Progress" at www.femmemodeweightloss.blogspot.com |
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06-11-2007, 12:42 AM
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| Guru In Training Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Eastern, Long Island, NY
Posts: 211
Weight Statistics Sept 13, 2007 Start Date:
Oct 15, 2007 Surgery Date:
4' 10" Height: 236 lb Start Weight:
135 lb Current Weight:
106 lb Goal Weight:
101 lb Weight Loss:
29 lb Lb Left to Lose:
42.7966101695 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 49.3186682521 BMI Start:
28.2119500595 BMI Current:
22.1516052319 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | What happens to all the skin? Hi again, I just went to your blog. I saw your swim suite pics--- love that color, you look very nice! Ok, so you lost all that weight, where did the skin go? You look like you have always been thin!! Part of my fear of losing weight, is in having flat/deflated boobs (been DDD my whole life since a teen, at any weight) the excess belly, arm, and thigh skin... I'm 37 but some what firm--- even though I never excercise (though that will change). I'm about 5ft and want to lose 100lbs.... (this will still be plump for my height- but I don't want to be a stick).. so do you think it will pull in?
__________________ ~Francesca Philippians 4:13 "I can do everything through Him that gives me strength" |
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06-11-2007, 12:47 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NYC ~ Love it!!!
Posts: 2,988
Weight Statistics 4/19/06 Surgery Date:
5' 8" Height: 333 lb Start Weight:
171 lb Current Weight:
155 lb Goal Weight:
162 lb Weight Loss:
16 lb Lb Left to Lose:
48.6486486486 % % Lost:
010/19/08 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 50.6269463668 BMI Start:
25.9976211073 BMI Current:
23.5650951557 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |  Oh.... ....I was just on another thread...and found Lisa/Fr1endly2 that HER DOCTOR was Dr. Ahmad!!! SHE LOVES(D) HIM!!!! CONGRATS on having a great surgeon...plus you will have a great friend and confidant in Lisa...she just hit her 2 yrs post op surgi-versary....and will be a fabulous resource!
__________________ Deborah Lap RNY Gastric Bypass follow my "Journey and Progress" at www.femmemodeweightloss.blogspot.com |
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06-11-2007, 04:00 AM
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| Super Moderator  | Welcome to the board, thank you for joining us. I hope this board will be able to help you in making a decision that is good for you. ((((((HUGS))))) May your journey go well.
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