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11-20-2007, 11:08 AM
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| WLS Guru Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sarasota, FL
Posts: 366
Weight Statistics October, 2007 Start Date:
11/26/07 Surgery Date:
5' 7"
Height:
272 lb Start Weight:
165 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
107 lb Weight Loss:
25 lb Lb Left to Lose:
39.3382352941 % % Lost:
November, 08 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 42.5965693918 BMI Start:
25.8398306973 BMI Current:
21.924704834 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass   |  6 days out now
Okay, I've talked and talked about my jitters. They come and go. Now I worry about all the things that can happen. I know I need to move around to prevent embalism and aid healing, not prob there. I know about the rules of the pouch. I just don't want any more surgery. Like the Stomal thing and getting dialated or the hernias. I know alot of people that have gotten hernias have tried to do too much too soon. I still vow not to puke dagnabit. How did everyone do with not having water or anything until the second day after the barium swallow? I have a thyroid condition, I'm gonna be thirrrrrssstyyy. What else? God, the thought of having my inside chopped into bits. Am I gonna feel like I've been I've been punched in the gut? I hate that they tell you and tell you about all the things that can happen. 5:30 Monday morning then i get to take a long nap. I am so due for some good sleep.
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11-20-2007, 11:44 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tampa, FL
Posts: 1,973
Blog Entries: 8 Weight Statistics July 10, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 6"
Height:
271 lb Start Weight:
143 lb Current Weight:
145 lb Goal Weight:
128 lb Weight Loss:
-2 lb Lb Left to Lose:
47.2324723247 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 43.7357667585 BMI Start:
23.0782828283 BMI Current:
23.4010560147 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | You sound like I felt preop  Hang in there. Personally, I did ok with the vomitting thing, I've only done it a few times - you'll learn quickly. I prefer Aquaphor for my lips, being able to rinse your mouth, brush your teeth and put on lip stuff is a real help, keep in mind you'll have your IV for a while so you wont really be needing to drink, the above suggestions are for dry mouth and comfort. They dont actually chop you to bits - more like a controlled stitching then cutting and reattaching as needed.... I didnt enjoy the play by play info either but I guess they dont want any misunderstanding as to what you are asking for. Im sure they'll take great care of you postop. Have you picked up your water, crystal light, and other liquids for when you get home? If you would like to call me, send me a message and I'll send you my phone number. To me, this time before surgery is the most unnerving, stay busy - did you do your Christmas shopping? decorating? that sort of thing? that should keep you busy...... Happy Thanksgiving!
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11-20-2007, 01:06 PM
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| Whipper Snapper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kentucky
Posts: 12
Weight Statistics Not scheduled yet Surgery Date:
Height: 213 lb Start Weight:
213 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
73 lb Lb Left to Lose:
May 2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 41 BMI Start:
41 BMI Current:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | I know how you feel...
I had my EGD scope the other day - now I'm just waiting to hear the date. When I get to thinking about it too hard - I have the same exact thoughts as you. I know it is all going to worth it. Lord God in Heaven - please bless this lady and her surgeon. Please keep her safe.
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11-20-2007, 02:16 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Texas
Posts: 4,232
Blog Entries: 1 Weight Statistics I've lost/gained my whole life!!! Start Date:
Aug 1, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 8"
Height:
280 lb Start Weight:
138 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
142 lb Weight Loss:
-12 lb Lb Left to Lose:
50.7142857143 % % Lost:
Summer 2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 42.5692041522 BMI Start:
20.9805363322 BMI Current:
22.8049307958 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |
They did give me ice chips pretty quickly....but I was thankful for something to drink when it was finally time....DON"T FORGET THE LIP BALM/CHAPSTICK!!!
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11-20-2007, 03:32 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: coarsegold california
Posts: 1,537
Weight Statistics 8/23/07 Start Date:
8/22/07 Surgery Date:
5' 7"
Height:
315 lb Start Weight:
193 lb Current Weight:
170 lb Goal Weight:
122 lb Weight Loss:
23 lb Lb Left to Lose:
38.7301587302 % % Lost:
I have no idea Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 49.3305858766 BMI Start:
30.2247716641 BMI Current:
26.6228558699 BMI Goal:
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I never had the barium swallow, so they let me have ice chips and clear liquids right away. The pain was not so bad for me, everyone is different though, but after they unhooked the pain meds in the hospital the next morning, I was fine without them and I never used the prescription on Vicodin that my surgeon had me pick up. As for doing too much too soon, yes take it easy, I felt weak for about 6 weeks, so I never had the urge to do too much too soon. I am excited for you and hope all goes "uneventful" and look forward to you recovering and sharing more with us all!!
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11-20-2007, 05:56 PM
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| WLS Master Guru  Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tega Cay, SC
Posts: 871
Weight Statistics August 2, 2007 Start Date:
August 14, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 7"
Height:
283 lb Start Weight:
167 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
116 lb Weight Loss:
17 lb Lb Left to Lose:
40.9893992933 % % Lost:
Christmas, 2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 44.3192247717 BMI Start:
26.1530407663 BMI Current:
23.4907551793 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |
Hang in there. While there are no guarantees about how you will handle the surgery; you just have to be positive. Your attitude determines your altitude and with this surgery you are gonna soar!! Hope all goes well. Hang in there!
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11-20-2007, 07:19 PM
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| WLS Guru Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sarasota, FL
Posts: 366
Weight Statistics October, 2007 Start Date:
11/26/07 Surgery Date:
5' 7"
Height:
272 lb Start Weight:
165 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
107 lb Weight Loss:
25 lb Lb Left to Lose:
39.3382352941 % % Lost:
November, 08 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 42.5965693918 BMI Start:
25.8398306973 BMI Current:
21.924704834 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Quote:
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11-24-2007, 10:25 AM
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LOL - you caught me off guard. When you said 6 days out from surgery, I thought you meant you had surgery 6 days ago so I was a little confused, not realizing you meant 6 days away from surgery. Anyway, don't think of it as having your insides chopped into bits, think of it as your insides are going to be sculpted.  I can't wait to be reading from you when it HAS been 6 days after. It is going to be sooooo cool. But I know I'm going to be right where you are when it is my turn, and you can say - ah, there's nothing to it. |
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11-24-2007, 01:05 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: WADING RIVER (Long Island), NY
Posts: 4,975
Weight Statistics 7/16/07 Start Date:
7/16/07 Surgery Date:
4' 11"
Height:
230 lb Start Weight:
153 lb Current Weight:
115 lb Goal Weight:
77 lb Weight Loss:
38 lb Lb Left to Lose:
33.4782608696 % % Lost:
12/31/08 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 46.4492961793 BMI Start:
30.8988796323 BMI Current:
23.2246480896 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |
It Really Isnt That Bad. Worrying Will Only Make You More Scared. Just Close Your Eyes And Just Jump. Lol Most People Hear Pretty Quick And Easy There Is No Way To Know How You Will Heal But No Matter What Because I Have Had Complications, Infact More Than Once With This Surgery And I Can Still Say Its Soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Worth It!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
__________________ 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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12-01-2007, 08:53 PM
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| WLS Guru Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sarasota, FL
Posts: 366
Weight Statistics October, 2007 Start Date:
11/26/07 Surgery Date:
5' 7"
Height:
272 lb Start Weight:
165 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
107 lb Weight Loss:
25 lb Lb Left to Lose:
39.3382352941 % % Lost:
November, 08 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 42.5965693918 BMI Start:
25.8398306973 BMI Current:
21.924704834 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |
I am 5 days post op, not in my happy camper phase yet. I'm not handling jello or broth, it dumps, I think, I get these horrible stabbing stomach pains. I called my doctor, he told me to forgoe it today and try one thing tomorrow so I've just been on popsicles and luquid. I get these stomach spasms, last about 15 minutes, I started a bit of pain medicine, i cant walk until then then I'm wiped out. So, I'm still trying to stay positive. I was so happy not having pain medicine until these spasms started. 
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