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07-09-2007, 09:24 PM
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| Cub Reporter  Join Date: May 2007 Location: Binghamton, NY
Posts: 55
Weight Statistics Right Now Start Date:
June 18, 2007 Surgery Date:
6' 1"
Height:
378 lb Start Weight:
320 lb Current Weight:
200 lb Goal Weight:
58 lb Weight Loss:
120 lb Lb Left to Lose:
15.3439153439 % % Lost:
one year Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 49.8656408332 BMI Start:
42.214299118 BMI Current:
26.3839369488 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Duodenal Switch  |  Me
Hey all I just felt that I need to write this. You all know the hard time I have had in the past 3 weeks. I had my surgery on June 18th. I woke up in pain, and the pain continued to get worse, and worse. Finally, my Doc decided to go back in, and see what the problem was. So on June 19th, I was back in surgery. I have no idea what happened, all I remember is brief periods of being awake, unable to talk, unable to even think right, kind of just floating. I thought I was dead ( really ) I thought this is hell, that I died and this was my eternal damnation to spend all time being disconected from everyone, and everything. I know I cried alot, and begged Jesus, and God for another chance. I don't know how long I was like this, time meant nothing to me. Finally, I felt someone there with me, and as I looked around, I saw my family there. I know I cried again ( as I am now ) I was given another chance! Shortly later the tube down my throat was pulled and all of a sudden, it seemed like my life was back! I was able to talk, and be involved again what a wonderful feeling! I learned that it was only 3 days that had gone by, and that I had a leak that was repaired, and had a rather bad infection. I was put under so that the doctors could fight it without my interference. Shortly after, I was put in a regular room, and continued recovering. Two days later, I was sent home This was not the end of my story tho. I continued to have serious pain in my stomach, and was no longer able to swallow anything. After numerous calls to my docs, it was decided that I needed to go back to the hospital, so at 3am, I was on the bus for the 4 hour trip to the city. I was admitted, and had 3 different cat scans to rule out a leak or rule out an apsess. All was fine. I was told the pain was just deep insissional pain from where the drain was, and would go away after time. The swallowing problem was decided to be reflux, and I was put on some meds and was told that this to, would resolve itself. After 3 days, I was sent home. So here I am home, feeling very weak, requireing naps 3 times a day. the pain in my stomach is still there, but no where near as bad, but the swallowing issue is still here. I have had 1 peice of toast in the past 2 days, that is all the food that I have been able to eat. I take sips of crystal light during the day, and have about 4 ounces of protein shake a day. That is all I can get in there. Although I do get my vitamins down, I am very concerned that I am not getting the nutrition that I need. So thats where I am now. Im living life 1 day at a time, and just trying to get past this stage. I have written some angry posts the past few days, but I guess Im just trying to unload a lil fustration. I do believe in wls, because the alternative for some is death...plain and simple! I will not give up the fight, and I hope that I am ready to start supporting others that have yet to have surgery. I also need to say, that during my toughtest times, you were all there for me, praying, and wishing me health. There is no way I can express my gratitude to you all for being there for me. THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!!! So, the game continues... I am a loser now, and I just hope the worst is behind me.
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07-09-2007, 09:30 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mount Vernon, NY
Posts: 7,897
Weight Statistics all my life Start Date:
4/19/2007 Surgery Date:
5' 9"
Height:
260 lb Start Weight:
149 lb Current Weight:
160 lb Goal Weight:
111 lb Weight Loss:
-11 lb Lb Left to Lose:
42.6923076923 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 38.3910943079 BMI Start:
22.0010501995 BMI Current:
23.6252888049 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass   |
thats the keith we've been waiting for! atta boy! we're here for you. sip and stick to the shakes for now. I mean im sure your case is a little more sensative than the rest of ours, but im sure protein cant hurt. can you have toast right now???? chin up. you will get thru it.
__________________ Anything worth having is worth working for!   KenyaR.  Lap RNY 4/19/07 |
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07-09-2007, 09:43 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas
Posts: 1,654
Weight Statistics 3-16-2007 Start Date:
July 23, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 7"
Height:
294 lb Start Weight:
177 lb Current Weight:
160 lb Goal Weight:
117 lb Weight Loss:
17 lb Lb Left to Lose:
39.7959183673 % % Lost:
7-23-08 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 46.0418801515 BMI Start:
27.7190911116 BMI Current:
25.0568055246 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |
Good for you!!! But always know, we are willing to listen to you vent!! 
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07-09-2007, 09:56 PM
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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  |
Keith hang in there, things will get better with time. I know that your in an awful stage right now and its even worse with all the complications you have had. We are all here for you and I'll pray that things get better for you very soon
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07-09-2007, 10:50 PM
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Atta boy, Keith!! So great to see you up and running again. You know, in this marathon called life, we all have moments where we want to give up, and just stop there, but you don't always have to keep running to get to goal, you can sometimes jog, sometimes walk, some times crawl, sometimes skip, sometimes stop and take a breather. So long as you keep your face towards the goal, and start moving again, one day, you'll get there. ((((((((HUGS))))))))) Hang in there. You know, when you get to where you want to be despite all your troubles, YOU are going to be the STAR of this journey, as you are living proof that this surgery will save lives DESPITE whatnots, and what is most important is to keep on fighting, never, never, never give up, never say never, never say no.
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07-09-2007, 11:22 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hawaii
Posts: 4,138
Blog Entries: 10 Weight Statistics 07/23/2007 Start Date:
July 23, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 2"
Height:
230 lb Start Weight:
125 lb Current Weight:
125 lb Goal Weight:
105 lb Weight Loss:
45.652173913 % % Lost:
June 23 2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 42.0629552549 BMI Start:
22.860301769 BMI Current:
22.860301769 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |
Keith I am so happy to hear the old you in that post. I know you are having a tougher time then most and I am so proud that you are fighting for this new life. I cant wait to hear how you are recovering. I pray for you continualy and will continue to do so until you are better
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07-10-2007, 06:59 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NYC the best place in the world to live!
Posts: 3,002
Weight Statistics Halloween 2005 Start Date:
4' 11"
Height:
212 lb Start Weight:
127 lb Current Weight:
130 lb Goal Weight:
85 lb Weight Loss:
-3 lb Lb Left to Lose:
40.0943396226 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 42.8141338696 BMI Start:
25.6480896294 BMI Current:
26.2539500144 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |  LittleLisaMarie
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07-10-2007, 07:19 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:
46.1290322581 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 51 BMI Start:
27 BMI Current:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |
KEITH IM GLAD To here your home and worry big time about the fact you ONLY ate toast! YOU need your protein for healing! perhaps PM your addy and i can send you products that are not getting used in my home that are protein loaded. I fully understand financials being tight! BUT you have to eat right this early out and i would think toast is a bit much and not enough of what you should be eating at this early stage. GLAD to hear your a bit more upbeat. TRUTHFULLY i think everyone has that moment post op that we regret what we did.......
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07-10-2007, 07:39 AM
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| WLS Master Guru  Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Central Virginia
Posts: 660
Weight Statistics 4/30/2007 Start Date:
9/5/07 Surgery Date:
5' 4"
Height:
233 lb Start Weight:
135 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
98 lb Weight Loss:
-5 lb Lb Left to Lose:
42.0600858369 % % Lost:
Nov 2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 39.9899902344 BMI Start:
23.1701660156 BMI Current:
24.0283203125 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |
That's the attitude I wanted to hear. Now you start your journey down the road to health. Barb |
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07-10-2007, 04:11 PM
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| Big Loser  Join Date: May 2007 Location: Florida
Posts: 196
Weight Statistics June 5, 2007 Start Date:
July 31, 2007 Surgery Date:
3' 0"
Height:
260 lb Start Weight:
160 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
100 lb Weight Loss:
10 lb Lb Left to Lose:
38.4615384615 % % Lost:
Dec 2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 141.033950617 BMI Start:
86.7901234568 BMI Current:
81.3657407407 BMI Goal:
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Hi Kieth. I have avoided posting on your threads since you had surgery because I am pretty new here and haven't had surgery yet. There just didn't seem to be much that I could contribute. I have certainly read all your posts and am finally coming out to say something to you. I know that you have had some really tough breaks since your surgery but something has to be said for your 'never give up' attitude. You may fall by the wayside for a moment but your spirit shines through each and every message you send to us. You WANT to succeed and you are willing to do everything it takes to do so. This last post of yours proves your worth. I wish you the best of health and a speedy recovery! |
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