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06-25-2007, 03:33 AM
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| Big Loser Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Colorado
Posts: 101
Weight Statistics September 11, 2007 Surgery Date:
Height: 253 lb Start Weight:
233 lb Current Weight:
130 lb Goal Weight:
20 lb Weight Loss:
103 lb Lb Left to Lose:
7.90513833992 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 41 BMI Start:
41 BMI Current:
23 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |  HI. My name is Laurie HI. My name is Laurie. I was so excited to find this message board. I have so many questions. I wasn't sure where to post this. This thread looked good. I have recently been approved for Roux en y or lap band. I am very torn about which surgery to have. I am 32, a mom of 2, ages 3 and 3 months, I weigh 240, 5'6''. Any thoughts?????
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06-25-2007, 06:07 AM
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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:
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Body Mass Index 51 BMI Start:
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Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass     |  HI Laurie! Welcome to the site and i am so glad you were able to get your first post op. I am lisa age 45 mom of 3 kids. I had the Lapriscopic Gastric bypass in june 2005 and lost 145 lbs. REALLY only you can decide which surgery is best for you. I started my journey wanting banding but changed my mind after consulting with surgeons. FEEL free to ask all the questions you want their is a great bunch of people here that are always on the ball to answer questions! I look forward to getting to know you thru your posts hugs
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06-25-2007, 07:00 AM
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| Big Loser Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Colorado
Posts: 101
Weight Statistics September 11, 2007 Surgery Date:
Height: 253 lb Start Weight:
233 lb Current Weight:
130 lb Goal Weight:
20 lb Weight Loss:
103 lb Lb Left to Lose:
7.90513833992 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 41 BMI Start:
41 BMI Current:
23 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | I started out only wanting banding. After meeting with my surgeon I opened my mind to bypass.
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06-25-2007, 07:29 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mount Vernon, NY
Posts: 7,556
Weight Statistics 4/1/07 Start Date:
4/19/07 Surgery Date:
5' 9" Height: 258 lb Start Weight:
165 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
93 lb Weight Loss:
36.0465116279 % % Lost:
04/19/2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 38.0957781979 BMI Start:
24.36357908 BMI Current:
24.36357908 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Hi Laurie. Welcome to the boards. Like Lisa said, you're the only one who can decide. There is TONS of information here and everyone is always nice and willing to pitch in when you have questions. I had my Lap RNY on 4/19/07/ I am 30, I have 1 child and I am a single parent. I managed thru the recovery fine. So make yourself at home and ask away! no question is stupid.
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06-25-2007, 08:02 AM
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| Big Loser Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Colorado
Posts: 101
Weight Statistics September 11, 2007 Surgery Date:
Height: 253 lb Start Weight:
233 lb Current Weight:
130 lb Goal Weight:
20 lb Weight Loss:
103 lb Lb Left to Lose:
7.90513833992 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 41 BMI Start:
41 BMI Current:
23 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Thank you Lisa and Kenya. I'm glad to hear you both have kids. I was worried about the recovery because my kids are so young. I hear you are really tired for the first few months
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06-25-2007, 08:05 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mount Vernon, NY
Posts: 7,556
Weight Statistics 4/1/07 Start Date:
4/19/07 Surgery Date:
5' 9" Height: 258 lb Start Weight:
165 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
93 lb Weight Loss:
36.0465116279 % % Lost:
04/19/2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 38.0957781979 BMI Start:
24.36357908 BMI Current:
24.36357908 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | well i think it depends. I didnt start getting tired until a few weeks ago. i'm fine now. i modified my diet and got a shot of vitamins and i feel pretty good. my daughter just turned 5 and is VERY active. I kept her home with me the entire month i took off work, with the exception of my first week home.
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06-25-2007, 08:09 AM
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| Big Loser Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Colorado
Posts: 101
Weight Statistics September 11, 2007 Surgery Date:
Height: 253 lb Start Weight:
233 lb Current Weight:
130 lb Goal Weight:
20 lb Weight Loss:
103 lb Lb Left to Lose:
7.90513833992 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 41 BMI Start:
41 BMI Current:
23 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | What about dumping. I realize it doesn't happen unless you eat the wrong food, but it still scares me
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06-25-2007, 08:22 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mount Vernon, NY
Posts: 7,556
Weight Statistics 4/1/07 Start Date:
4/19/07 Surgery Date:
5' 9" Height: 258 lb Start Weight:
165 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
93 lb Weight Loss:
36.0465116279 % % Lost:
04/19/2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 38.0957781979 BMI Start:
24.36357908 BMI Current:
24.36357908 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | the fear is very real for me to this day. But i have ventured out a little and tried new things. at some point you're going to have to just try things and see. Some people cant tolerate regular sugar. i am one of those people, at least I THINK i still am. I havent tried in a while. but things also change. what goes down well for you one week, may not the next. it's lots of trial and error. i can honestly say i think i only dumped once. and it was because i ate a regular jello by accident. that was my first week home. I havent really tried sugar since pre-op. the only time i have gotten sick was when i didnt chew correctly. i know that for a fact, and it's something i work on daily.
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06-25-2007, 08:24 AM
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| Big Loser Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Colorado
Posts: 101
Weight Statistics September 11, 2007 Surgery Date:
Height: 253 lb Start Weight:
233 lb Current Weight:
130 lb Goal Weight:
20 lb Weight Loss:
103 lb Lb Left to Lose:
7.90513833992 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 41 BMI Start:
41 BMI Current:
23 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | good to know.....thanks
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06-25-2007, 08:32 AM
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| Super Moderator  | Welcome to the board, thank you for joining us. Congratulations on your approval. You are the only one who can decide what to do, but talk it over with your surgeon, and attend your surgeon's support meetings and info seminars, and ask a lot of Qs there. ((((((HUGS))))))) May your journey go well.
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