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07-24-2007, 11:56 PM
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| Whipper Snapper Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Arizona
Posts: 31
Weight Statistics Feb. 27th, 2007 Start Date:
I had it Feb. 26, 07 and Feb. 27, 07 for corrective surgery Surgery Date:
5' 4"
Height:
244 lb Start Weight:
116 lb Current Weight:
135 lb Goal Weight:
128 lb Weight Loss:
-19 lb Lb Left to Lose:
52.4590163934 % % Lost:
Dec. 31, 07 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 41.8779296875 BMI Start:
19.9091796875 BMI Current:
23.1701660156 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass   |  5 month post op - first post My name is Vanessa and I am 39 years of age and have had weight problem since I had kids 20 + years now. It has taken me 5 months to get the courage up to join and share my story to all of you. I have not partake in 1 support group because of my experience with the GBS was not a good one. When I had surgery back in Feb. 26/27,2007. One of the doctors snagged my lower intestine and didn't know it. The next day my fever spiked and they rushed me into surgery and found that my lower intestine had a hole they stapled the hole close and cleaned all the bile out and had me on antibiotics for the duration of my stay in the hospital. So after the second surgery while in recovery, they had to put me on a ventilator because I couldn't hold my own. I stayed 5 days in ICU and total 8 days in the hospital, it was initially was suppose to be only 3 days. My husband stayed in San Diego at the hotel, while I was in the hospital, but was at the hospital from morning til night watching over me, because of what was going on with me. I'm glad that I had and still have his support. Once I was released from the hospital we stayed an extra night at the hotel in SD just to make sure everything was ok... then we traveled the 3 hours to home and stopped every 30 minutes so I could get out to walk to prevent blood clots. Here it is now been 5 months, and I get asked a lot if I would do the surgery all over again, and I still can't answer that question. The one positive thing is that I have lost 76 lbs now and only have 33 lbs to go for my ideal weight... I do feel much better these days and my feet, ankles and my back doesn't hurt like they did. But I do have some questions, and hopefully some of you can help me. I have found that my eye site, thought process, and being stable when walking isn't as good as before, has anyone else had these issues. I hope I didn't scare anyone with my story because that is not my intention, but to get support myself.
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07-25-2007, 02:46 AM
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Welcome to the board, thank you for joining us. Congratulations on your weight loss, and very sorry that you had a bad experience. Please do not be afraid to share your experiences because everyone who is post op understands that this can happen to anyone, as a matter of fact, we have a number of members who have had their own close calls. Please do not be afraid to go to face to face support meetings, it's always good to be able to connect with people who know what you have been through. Pre op people researching the surgery need to know what can happen. (((((HUGS))))) May your journey go well. Now, I need to ask some question of you. Have you been seen, are you seeing a dr, any dr regularly after your surgery? Have you had any follow up check ups and lab works after surgery? Also, are you taking all the vitamins and supplements that you would have been instructed to take post op, prior to your surgery? If any of your answer to the above is "no" the first thing you must do is to make sure that you make them "yes". The best thing to do is to go back to your surgeon, but if you feel that you can't trust him and don't want to go back there, then look for another surgeon that will do the follow up for you, as well as go to your PCP and have follow up labs done. You need to have your complete blood cell counts checked out, your various blood chemistry checked out, your vitamin levels, etc etc. You will always--throughout your life-- need to keep in mind that the surgery helps you lose your weight by 1) limiting the amount you can eat at one time and 2) restricting the amount you absorb by bypassing part of the regular route for digestin and absorption. You need life long intake of extra vitamins and supplements, a set amount of protein and fluids because of reason 2), as malabsorbtion if not taken care of properly (through the supplements etc and regular follow up checks) will result in deficiencies that sometimes can be life threatening. So, your eyesight. The first thing that needs to be checked out is, vitamin A, as vitamin A deficiency causes vision disorders. ((((((((HUGS))))))) and welcome again.
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07-25-2007, 05:42 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tampa, FL
Posts: 1,864
Blog Entries: 8 Weight Statistics July 10, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 6"
Height:
271 lb Start Weight:
145 lb Current Weight:
145 lb Goal Weight:
126 lb Weight Loss:
46.4944649446 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 43.7357667585 BMI Start:
23.4010560147 BMI Current:
23.4010560147 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Vanessa, Welcome! Still kinda new myself ~ lots of good people here with good info ~ best wishes!
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07-25-2007, 06:02 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   |
WELCOME to the boards! I am truley sorry you had a rought start of it. AND maybe in another 6 months you can better answer that do it all over question... time will help im sure. I look forward to getting to know you thru your posts and being there thru all your future ups and downs that this surgery will bring WELCOME to the board
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07-25-2007, 06:49 AM
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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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Hello and welcome. I am so sorry that you have had such a rough time so far. Please listen to what doc says and take her advice. I hope that your problems are over and you can heal from the emotional scars as well. You will find a lot of support and inspiration here. My best to you for a brighter future.
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07-25-2007, 06:50 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mount Vernon, NY
Posts: 7,740
Weight Statistics 4/1/07 Start Date:
4/19/07 Surgery Date:
5' 9"
Height:
258 lb Start Weight:
158 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
100 lb Weight Loss:
-7 lb Lb Left to Lose:
38.7596899225 % % Lost:
04/19/2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 38.0957781979 BMI Start:
23.3299726948 BMI Current:
24.36357908 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |
welcome sorry you were off to a bumpy start.
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07-25-2007, 10:28 AM
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| WLS Master Guru Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Louisiana
Posts: 899
Weight Statistics 4/23/07 Surgery Date:
Height: 385 lb Start Weight:
257 lb Current Weight:
190 lb Goal Weight:
128 lb Weight Loss:
67 lb Lb Left to Lose:
33.2467532468 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 62 BMI Start:
41 BMI Current:
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Welcome to the board, you have done a great job with your weightloss. Sorry you had a hard time in the beginning but you have done a great job with your weight loss. Roz
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07-25-2007, 12:15 PM
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| Whipper Snapper Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Arizona
Posts: 31
Weight Statistics Feb. 27th, 2007 Start Date:
I had it Feb. 26, 07 and Feb. 27, 07 for corrective surgery Surgery Date:
5' 4"
Height:
244 lb Start Weight:
116 lb Current Weight:
135 lb Goal Weight:
128 lb Weight Loss:
-19 lb Lb Left to Lose:
52.4590163934 % % Lost:
Dec. 31, 07 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 41.8779296875 BMI Start:
19.9091796875 BMI Current:
23.1701660156 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Good Morning DocSanae, Thank you first of all for responding to my post. To answer your questions, yes I take my vitamins, reg. doc visits, blood work is coming next month for my 6 mo. Doc visit. I'm doing everything he has instructed for me. His office is across the street from where I had the surgery, and every time I look over there, I just have thoughts of turning my head because I can't bring myself to deal with the internal thoughts I have regarding my situation. I'm glad to hear that my experience may help others really think about the possibilities what could happen. I never dreamed that it would have happened to me. Thank you again for your response. Vanessa
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07-25-2007, 12:33 PM
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| Whipper Snapper Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Arizona
Posts: 31
Weight Statistics Feb. 27th, 2007 Start Date:
I had it Feb. 26, 07 and Feb. 27, 07 for corrective surgery Surgery Date:
5' 4"
Height:
244 lb Start Weight:
116 lb Current Weight:
135 lb Goal Weight:
128 lb Weight Loss:
-19 lb Lb Left to Lose:
52.4590163934 % % Lost:
Dec. 31, 07 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 41.8779296875 BMI Start:
19.9091796875 BMI Current:
23.1701660156 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |
Thank you to everyone that posted. I'm still apprehensive about sharing, but I know that this is part of healing, and I need work through my emotions regarding my experience and move forward with my life. Again, thank you to everyone with your responses, I'm sure you all will be hearing more from me. Sincerely, Vanessa
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07-25-2007, 02:49 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Kuwait
Posts: 2,577
Blog Entries: 1 Weight Statistics for ever! Start Date:
4/18/06 Surgery Date:
5' 4"
Height:
335 lb Start Weight:
173 lb Current Weight:
154 lb Goal Weight:
162 lb Weight Loss:
19 lb Lb Left to Lose:
48.3582089552 % % Lost:
9/18/07 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 57.4963378906 BMI Start:
29.6921386719 BMI Current:
26.4311523438 BMI Goal:
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Vanessa, First of all take this welcoming HUGGGGGG from me! and another HUGGGGGGGGGGG for what have happened to you, you poor little thing! OMG this is too much if I were in your shoe I would have ^&%%$!$#!~%!! ohh Gosh! I'm really happy for your achievement! wow only 33 lbs to go how cool is that!! regarding your question I had the same symptoms when I did Atkins maybe one month ago! I actually blacked out during the workout class! I scared everyone! I recommend that you get checked by your doctor, do the blood works. Are you on vitamins? I don't muck with them once I forget to have them one night I suffer the next week with total weakness and foggy sight/mind! Drink lots of water, and don't forget about your proteins. Good luck sweetie, and I'm really sorry that your journey was a tough one. Lucky you, you have a great husband Love, Hanadi |
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