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08-01-2007, 01:27 AM
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| Guru In Training  Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kenosha, Wisconsin
Posts: 203
Weight Statistics June 18, 2007 Start Date:
July 25, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 10"
Height:
333 lb Start Weight:
163 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
170 lb Weight Loss:
-2 lb Lb Left to Lose:
51.0510510511 % % Lost:
February 25, 2009 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 47.7753061224 BMI Start:
23.3855102041 BMI Current:
23.6724489796 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass    |  Hello Everyone - been reading about you all! Well Hi everyone! I am Tina and have been spending a lot of my time post op on your boards reading about everything. You seem to be a tight community who supports each other through thick and thin. Tonight I decided I should introduce myself and stop being a "lurker." I am 32 years old and live in Kenosha, Wisconsin (originally from CHI-TOWN) with my husband and baby girl, Shelby Lynn (almost 11 months). My family is my inspiration. I had a terrible pregnancy and was on bed rest the 2nd half. In the end, I had pre-eclampsia and lost my vision the day before the c-section. Long story short, Shelby was 1 month early and a healthy, happy 4 lbs when we went home 4 days later. (Thank you Lord for watching over us). I continued to have high blood pressure for many months after and 1 night, I had chest pains. Pains so bad I dropped the bottle I was nursing Shelby with, tears came out of my eyes and I yelped in pain. Hubby took the baby and went to call 911. I stopped him. Told him the pain would pass. A week or so later, it happened again. We packed up the baby and went to the ER. I was told that I had a mild heart attack and that my blood pressure was through the roof. If I didnt get my weight under control, I would stroke out. That was it! That was what I needed to take control of my life. I had researched gastric bypass for years but had always been scared. Now I was scared of NOT having the surgery. I researched doctors in my plan and in my area and talked to past patients. I choose one I wanted to meet. Made the appt for January and the rest is history. I had lap Roux en Y Gastric Bypass last Wednesday, 7/25/07. The days since have been a nightmare. I expected this to be hard, but I didnt anticipate the depression, the crying over ridiculously silly things, the weakness, etc... I was taught what to expect regarding food, pain, and exercise, but I do not feel that I could have been prepared for the flood of emotions from me. I was one of the lucky who had her Aunt Flo visit day I came home from hospital, so severe, you would have thought I had just delivered. I have terrible gas pains; chest and both shoulders. I have headaches, from the moment I wake up til the moment I go to sleep. My lower back right side is killing me; I think I pulled a muscle getting out of the hospital bed after surgery. Liquid Vicoden only seems to help the suture discomfort and the back. To be honest, I think emotions are me "mourning" my old, unhealthy lifestyle. Right now, at ground zero, it feels like the old Tina will be gone forever. Which brought me to you all and these forums. You have showed me that this is ground zero and every day moves me further away from this. Tina will still be Tina, just a thinner, healthier, happier, more organized Tina. I will get to LIVE life again instead of watching it from the sidelines. I did this for Shelby. So I will be here to watch her grow and live a wonderful life. So I can live her life with her and be adventurous with her. I did this for my husband so that I can like myself again and in turn, love him the way I did 9 years ago. I did this so we can be old on the front porch swinging, drinking tea, surrounding by our loving family. I did this for me. So I can look in the mirror and actually see MYSELF and be happy with what I see, instead of living in the past. I did this so I can have a better quality of life. Thank you to all of you for the blessings you have given back to me and for getting me back to reality. Looking forward to a wonderful future sharing life with all of you. |
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08-01-2007, 05:03 AM
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Welcome to the board, thank you for joining us. Congratulations on joining the Loser's bench, and thank you for sharing your story with us. The first few weeks are the toughest. As your body continues to heal, you will start feeling better. The emotional roller coaster ride is another aspect of this surgery, it's always good to keep base with support groups, both online and face to face. In regards to emotions, if you feel you are unable to control it, don't hesitate to get professional help, that will help you heal your heart much faster than trying to second guess yourself, and everyone else. This journey is hard and long, and parts of it, well, a lot of it, will be throughout your life. However, the rewards that you receive from time to time, should enrich your life further. (((((((HUGS))))))) May your journey go well.
__________________ "In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun."   Just a li'l bit 'bout myself  |
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08-01-2007, 05:29 AM
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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  |
WELCOME! So glad you posted! Yes i will agree that emotionally this is a tough journey. I have been struggling myself with that part moreso than the diet and exercise. But it gets better. as doc said, its ok to seek help if it is out of hand. best of luck on this long hard road.
__________________ Anything worth having is worth working for!   KenyaR.  Lap RNY 4/19/07 |
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08-01-2007, 06:38 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:
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welcom to the boards! I am so glad you came out and introduced your self I look forward to getting to know you thru your posts and i can honestly relate to haveing to loose the weight in fear of heart and stroke issues! WELCOME! and were here for all your needs!
__________________ LISA  http://w5.photobucket.com/widgets/dy...164/fr1endly2/ LAP RNY Gastric Bypass  |
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08-01-2007, 09:45 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: May 2007 Location: Upstate NY
Posts: 2,646
Weight Statistics April 11th 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 4"
Height:
267 lb Start Weight:
147 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
120 lb Weight Loss:
-3 lb Lb Left to Lose:
44.9438202247 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 45.8254394531 BMI Start:
25.2297363281 BMI Current:
25.7446289062 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |
WElcome aboard Tina. Yes this is a mind thing I do agree. Alot of emotions and its like a roller coaster ride. There are ups and downs. But we are all here for you if you need help. Dont be afraid to ask questions or just vent or whatever. It does get better. Im a bit over 3 months out and I do feel it gets better. Its a huge adjustment that we have all made and its not an easy one. Take each day as it comes and you will do fine. And I too did this not only for myself but for my children and my husband. Its well worth it. hang in there.
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08-01-2007, 03:02 PM
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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:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |
Tina welcome to the boards, feel free to jump right on in. As for the emotions, I had a short bout with mild depression after the surgery but my doc told me it was normal because of all the changes. You are mourning your old way of life and unable to use food as a coping mechanism anymore so you have to find another way to deal with your emotions. You are on the right track, keep coming here and you will get the support you need. Talk to your doc about your feelings too. Roz
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08-01-2007, 03:20 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: WADING RIVER (Long Island), NY
Posts: 5,014
Weight Statistics 7/16/07 Start Date:
7/16/07 Surgery Date:
4' 11"
Height:
230 lb Start Weight:
130 lb Current Weight:
115 lb Goal Weight:
100 lb Weight Loss:
15 lb Lb Left to Lose:
43.4782608696 % % Lost:
12/31/08 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 46.4492961793 BMI Start:
26.2539500144 BMI Current:
23.2246480896 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |
I Enjoyed Reading Your Introduction And Can Relate I Have A 14 Month Little Girl. Good Luck On Your Journey
__________________ 3/2008 PREG. START WT 144LBS. GOAL WILL HAVE TO WAIT TILL AFTER BABY  230 lbs 7/2007 & 142 lbs 4/2008     |
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08-01-2007, 03:22 PM
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| WLS Master Guru  Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cuero, South Texas
Posts: 524
Weight Statistics May 1, 2007 Start Date:
June 25, 2007 Surgery Date:
Height: 270 lb Start Weight:
200 lb Current Weight:
130 lb Goal Weight:
70 lb Weight Loss:
70 lb Lb Left to Lose:
25.9259259259 % % Lost:
June 25, 2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 45.83 BMI Start:
35.2 BMI Current:
22.31 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Tina, Welcome to the board. We are all family here and believe me it helps to have someone that is going or has gone through what you are going through. Others try to help but they don't really understand sometime. YOU DID make the RIGHT DECISION. And for all the right reasons. I am so sorry it has been hard but it will get better, I promise. Take one day at time. Get plenty of rest and try to drink all your fluids and be sure to take your vitamins and protein. All the things the Dr. said to do. You will be fine and so much happier. We're here for you. God bless. Mattie
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08-01-2007, 03:34 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 |
Tina welcome aboard. There are several of us who had the surgery the same week you did so its pretty cool to share what we are going through. Jump in and welcome to the family
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08-01-2007, 04:56 PM
| #10 (permalink) |
| Guru In Training Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kenosha, Wisconsin
Posts: 203
Weight Statistics June 18, 2007 Start Date:
July 25, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 10"
Height:
333 lb Start Weight:
163 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
170 lb Weight Loss:
-2 lb Lb Left to Lose:
51.0510510511 % % Lost:
February 25, 2009 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 47.7753061224 BMI Start:
23.3855102041 BMI Current:
23.6724489796 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |
Thank you everyone!  Today has been a better day emotionally for me, but it's been hard with the diet. I'm not hungry and therefore miss the time I was supposed to eat. Anyone ever used a timeclock or an egg timer before to remind them its time? Also - I moved under that 300 mark this morning! I am ashamed to share that with anyone but you all and hubby. YEAH for me! Seeing Surgeon in the AM regarding one of my incisions looking pretty disgusting. Planning on discussing the emotions as well. Tina |
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