RE: 3 month update

[Guest guest]

Hi Littermate>

Congrats on the weight and a BIG Way to Go on those inches

I think you are doing great!

Shirl in WV

> Today is officially my 3 month anniversary so here's my update.

I've lost

> 47 lbs so far

> and almost 28 inches. I've been doing well food wise although

sometimes I

> feel like

> I'm " floundering " - I don't know how much is too much, how much is

not

> enough, etc.

> I'm considering getting a referral to a dietician the next time I

see my

> PCP - I think I

> just need some direction.

>

> I'm not very happy with my weight loss this past month - only 6

lbs. I'm

> trying to convince

> myself that it's better than gaining 6 lbs in a month but I'm

having a hard

> time. I expected

> and hoped for more. Oh well - I guess I'm just a " slow loser " . I

> discovered today that

> a new " Curves for Women " is opening on July 23rd about a mile from

my work

> place

> so I think I'll join. (I already belong to a gym but mostly do aqua

> aerobics which don't

> seem to be helping me much).

>

> At this point I am still happy that I had the MGB. I have had very

few

> problems since

> surgery and I enjoy being able to be in control of what I eat. I

do seem to

> have a

> rather large capacity for some foods (watermelon especially) which

sometimes

> concerns me - hopefully I can eat so much of it just because it's

mostly

> water!

>

> I'll be taking my first plane trip since surgery in 2 weeks - I'm

hoping

> I'll be able to

> return that seatbelt extender I " borrowed " about 10 years ago -

we'll

> see....

>

> One thing that is kind of interesting here in my house is that the

more I

> lose the

> more my husband gains - I'm within 30 lbs of him now and can't wait

for the

> day

> that I way less than he does!!! That's my goal for now - hopefully

it won't

> take

> me 6 more months to get there.....but if it does - there's not a

whole lot I

> can do

> about it I guess.

>

> I don't post much but I read them all - thank you to everyone for

being so

> willing

> to share your stories - they really do make a difference in the

lives of the

> rest of

> us out here in lurker land.

>

> Tonya in MN

> 3-28-01

> 329 (highest) / 320 (pre-op) / 272 (current) / 175 (goal?)

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Dear tanya

lord, honey!! almost 50 pounds in 3 months???? a SLOW LOSER?????

noooooooooooooo. you are doing just fine sweetie! are you

exercising? so many people don't and i am here to tell you it is the

KEY, i believe. exercise citrucel and whey are the most important

aspects of all this (besides the vitamins.... TAKE THEM RELIGIOUSLY!)

it is a lot to do and a lot to remember at times, but i promise it

will pay off for you. i remember being almost 300 (my highest). and

i remember it not being much fun at all.....in fact i was in misery.

i am not miserable now!! ok ok i have to exercise and take some

yukky citrucel and swallow vits all day long, but hey....i WAS taking

diabetes and BP meds all day, eating like a (sick) horse was unable

to walk more than a few feet , much less EXERCISE! and i was facing

stroke, amputation, heart disease, blindness,etc..... now i am

facing rock climbing, epic shopping excursions, mountain biking,

kayaking, and on top of all that, i have to ride " shotgun " (i think

some of the non-yuppy bikers call it riding " bitch " , but being a

kindergarten teacher with an apple on my helmet, it doesn't fit me)

on the harley davidson we bought (yes, we are " leather yuppies " )

so, hang in there, girl and life will get better and better. follow

Dr R's post op instructions to the " T " and move yourself, it will

just get easier.

xoxoxo

S in VA

mgb11-16-00

(288 highest)

pre MGB 248/158/145 close, but no cigar

> Today is officially my 3 month anniversary so here's my update.

I've lost

> 47 lbs so far

> and almost 28 inches. I've been doing well food wise although

sometimes I

> feel like

> I'm " floundering " - I don't know how much is too much, how much is

not

> enough, etc.

> I'm considering getting a referral to a dietician the next time I

see my

> PCP - I think I

> just need some direction.

>

> I'm not very happy with my weight loss this past month - only 6

lbs. I'm

> trying to convince

> myself that it's better than gaining 6 lbs in a month but I'm

having a hard

> time. I expected

> and hoped for more. Oh well - I guess I'm just a " slow loser " . I

> discovered today that

> a new " Curves for Women " is opening on July 23rd about a mile from

my work

> place

> so I think I'll join. (I already belong to a gym but mostly do aqua

> aerobics which don't

> seem to be helping me much).

>

> At this point I am still happy that I had the MGB. I have had very

few

> problems since

> surgery and I enjoy being able to be in control of what I eat. I

do seem to

> have a

> rather large capacity for some foods (watermelon especially) which

sometimes

> concerns me - hopefully I can eat so much of it just because it's

mostly

> water!

>

> I'll be taking my first plane trip since surgery in 2 weeks - I'm

hoping

> I'll be able to

> return that seatbelt extender I " borrowed " about 10 years ago -

we'll

> see....

>

> One thing that is kind of interesting here in my house is that the

more I

> lose the

> more my husband gains - I'm within 30 lbs of him now and can't wait

for the

> day

> that I way less than he does!!! That's my goal for now - hopefully

it won't

> take

> me 6 more months to get there.....but if it does - there's not a

whole lot I

> can do

> about it I guess.

>

> I don't post much but I read them all - thank you to everyone for

being so

> willing

> to share your stories - they really do make a difference in the

lives of the

> rest of

> us out here in lurker land.

>

> Tonya in MN

> 3-28-01

> 329 (highest) / 320 (pre-op) / 272 (current) / 175 (goal?)

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks Shirl! How are you doing?? Send me an e-mail - I've been

thinking about you!

Tonya in MN

Re: 3 month update

Hi Littermate>

Congrats on the weight and a BIG Way to Go on those inches

I think you are doing great!

Shirl in WV

> Today is officially my 3 month anniversary so here's my update.

I've lost

> 47 lbs so far

> and almost 28 inches. I've been doing well food wise although

sometimes I

> feel like

> I'm " floundering " - I don't know how much is too much, how much is

not

> enough, etc.

> I'm considering getting a referral to a dietician the next time I

see my

> PCP - I think I

> just need some direction.

>

> I'm not very happy with my weight loss this past month - only 6

lbs. I'm

> trying to convince

> myself that it's better than gaining 6 lbs in a month but I'm

having a hard

> time. I expected

> and hoped for more. Oh well - I guess I'm just a " slow loser " . I

> discovered today that

> a new " Curves for Women " is opening on July 23rd about a mile from

my work

> place

> so I think I'll join. (I already belong to a gym but mostly do aqua

> aerobics which don't

> seem to be helping me much).

>

> At this point I am still happy that I had the MGB. I have had very

few

> problems since

> surgery and I enjoy being able to be in control of what I eat. I

do seem to

> have a

> rather large capacity for some foods (watermelon especially) which

sometimes

> concerns me - hopefully I can eat so much of it just because it's

mostly

> water!

>

> I'll be taking my first plane trip since surgery in 2 weeks - I'm

hoping

> I'll be able to

> return that seatbelt extender I " borrowed " about 10 years ago -

we'll

> see....

>

> One thing that is kind of interesting here in my house is that the

more I

> lose the

> more my husband gains - I'm within 30 lbs of him now and can't wait

for the

> day

> that I way less than he does!!! That's my goal for now - hopefully

it won't

> take

> me 6 more months to get there.....but if it does - there's not a

whole lot I

> can do

> about it I guess.

>

> I don't post much but I read them all - thank you to everyone for

being so

> willing

> to share your stories - they really do make a difference in the

lives of the

> rest of

> us out here in lurker land.

>

> Tonya in MN

> 3-28-01

> 329 (highest) / 320 (pre-op) / 272 (current) / 175 (goal?)

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Congrats! How else could you lose that much in only 3 short months? Oh, and

keep it off?!?!?!

Keep up the good work!

in OK

In a message dated 04/22/2003 2:53:40 PM Central Daylight Time,

liligirlee@... writes:

<<

I don't post often, but I wanted to take a moment to send an update to all

the great people I've met through this process. I had my MGB with Dr. R

three months ago on January 15th and have lost a total of 73 lbs. Thankfully

I have had no complications. I have only dumped once after eating pintos n

cheese from Taco Bell (not the brightest idea.) My acid reflux, incontinence

and sleep apnea are all history. I've gone from a tight size 22 to a

comfortable size 16 and my energy is great! >>

[Guest guest]

Congrats . I am glad to hear you are doing great. Wow, size

16...just think, you will never be a size 22 again.

It was my pleasure to be with you for surgery. Keep in touch.

(Don't forget to do your 3 month followup form online.)

3 month update

Hi all,

I don't post often, but I wanted to take a moment to send an update to

all

the great people I've met through this process. I had my MGB with Dr. R

three months ago on January 15th and have lost a total of 73 lbs.

Thankfully

I have had no complications. I have only dumped once after eating pintos

n

cheese from Taco Bell (not the brightest idea.) My acid reflux,

incontinence

and sleep apnea are all history. I've gone from a tight size 22 to a

comfortable size 16 and my energy is great!

I hope to reach my goal and lose 55 more pounds by my 24th birthday in

August. I feel blessed to have found Dr. Rutledge when I did. Thanks to

Penny, Kathy, , and the rest of Dr. R's great staff. You all made

me

feel so welcomed and relaxed. Also thanks to Ginny and Carolyn who had

surgery the day before me...you ladies are so great and I hope your

doing

well!

To anyone who needs a contact...just email me privately and I'd be happy

to

help out.

Dempsey

MGB 1-15-03

266/193

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[Guest guest]

In a message dated 7/24/2003 11:19:18 PM Central Daylight Time,

sandi_see@... writes:

> Sandi

> DS 4-24-03

> pre op 339

> current 376 (-63)

>

Sandi.....You do mean 276 don't you???...LOL...Old habits die hard!

in Bama

http://hometown.aol.com/mdl1031/myhomepage/profile.html

Surgery- RNY to DS revision on12/6 -377.5

12/17 - 346.5 ( minus 31lbs)

02/12-330.0 (minus 47.5 lbs)

05/12- 304.8 (minus 72.7 lbs)-BMI now 48

06/22- 290.8 (minus 86.7)BMI 46.

[Guest guest]

That is SOOOOO awesome!! you are my new IDOL!! keep doin' what you're

doin' .......Janice

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 7/24/2003 11:38:56 PM Central Daylight Time,

plwboy2@... writes:

> i have a weird question for you guys- how big is the tube that goes

> thru your nose into your throat?? does it affect breathing or

> eating??

>

> vicki

>

It's about the size of a pencil....Maybe a little bigger...You won't be

eating when you have it, and the breathing is pretty much done around the

tube...Bugs some worse than others.

in Bama

http://hometown.aol.com/mdl1031/myhomepage/profile.html

Surgery- RNY to DS revision on12/6 -377.5

12/17 - 346.5 ( minus 31lbs)

02/12-330.0 (minus 47.5 lbs)

05/12- 304.8 (minus 72.7 lbs)-BMI now 48

06/22- 290.8 (minus 86.7)BMI 46.

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 7/24/2003 11:38:56 PM Central Daylight Time,

plwboy2@... writes:

> how was the

> drain pulling?? what does the area look like after they are pulled??

> is it really a hole??

>

>

There is a pic of my post op tummy on the pics page for me. Scarey but

truthful....LOL

in Bama

http://hometown.aol.com/mdl1031/myhomepage/profile.html

Surgery- RNY to DS revision on12/6 -377.5

12/17 - 346.5 ( minus 31lbs)

02/12-330.0 (minus 47.5 lbs)

05/12- 304.8 (minus 72.7 lbs)-BMI now 48

06/22- 290.8 (minus 86.7)BMI 46.

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 7/25/2003 12:01:14 AM Central Daylight Time,

plwboy2@... writes:

> thank you, jerry. that does answer my question. if there are leaks,

> does that mean another surgery or are there other methods. i wouldnt

> care if they had to re operate. im just wondering how they fix it

>

> v

>

It depend on the person and the leak...I was a revison and had a feedng tube

post op so I didn't have to have a 2nd surgery. But others who were virgin

tummies with a leak usually had surgery and got a feeding tube in surgery.

Sometimes just Nothing by mouth can help for a few weeks as in my case, but

others

have had a lot worse problems...Needing Chest tubes, surgery, lots of bad

stuff....

in Bama

http://hometown.aol.com/mdl1031/myhomepage/profile.html

Surgery- RNY to DS revision on12/6 -377.5

12/17 - 346.5 ( minus 31lbs)

02/12-330.0 (minus 47.5 lbs)

05/12- 304.8 (minus 72.7 lbs)-BMI now 48

06/22- 290.8 (minus 86.7)BMI 46.

[Guest guest]

Sandi,

Girl you now have to start getting used to typing " 2 " before your

weight!!!! How awesome is that??! Soon enough it will be 1!!! I am so

happy for you that all is well and you have had such great success

with the surgery. I can't wait for it to be my turn!!

" Sandi

> pre op 339

> current 376 (-63) " should be 276

Congrats!

Katharine

> Okie dokie...so it was 3 months ago today I had my surgery with Dr.

> K. Would I do it again? In A HEARTBEAT! (and believe me, there is

NO

> hesitation in my answer)

> I am down 63 pounds, and have lost 43 total inches...never to be

seen

> again. I recently went through my closet...trying on EVERYTHING,

and

> found new cloths that have now lost " their window of opportunity "

of

> ever being worn. Darn!

> What do I eat? Pretty much whatever I want, however my choices are

> MUCH healthier, my cravings are much healthier, and hence...I am

much

> healthier. I have eaten popcorn, bread, pasta,and a variety of

other

> foods, with very little adverse effect. Gas, for me, is not an

issue-

> and it seems that if I do eat something that might have been " too

> rich " for me, this following day....it leaves my body (how great is

> that). No urgent accidents (yet), and my partner has not asked me

to

> inform her before I use the restroom, so she could vacate the

> area....so I guess I am not " too offfensive " .

> To the newbies on their quest.....good luck, you will not be

> disappointed. To the recent post ops, hang in there- life will feel

> better before you know it. The extra " hoochie hole " from my

incision

> is almost entirely closed up (as Jo, and , and many others

> promised me it would).

> Just wanted you all to know " where I am at " , I may not post often,

> but am greatful for the answers when I did.

> Sandi

> DS 4-24-03

> pre op 339

> current 376 (-63)

[Guest guest]

> Okie dokie...so it was 3 months ago today I had my surgery with

Dr.

> K. Would I do it again? In A HEARTBEAT! (and believe me, there is

NO

> hesitation in my answer)

> I am down 63 pounds, and have lost 43 total inches...never to be

seen

>

wow- i am so jealous. all those inches you lost..........wow!! im so

glad you feel great- that makes me feel good as a preop. how was the

drain pulling?? what does the area look like after they are pulled??

is it really a hole??

i have a weird question for you guys- how big is the tube that goes

thru your nose into your throat?? does it affect breathing or

eating??

vicki

[Guest guest]

> In a message dated 7/24/2003 11:19:18 PM Central Daylight Time,

> sandi_see@y... writes:

>

>

dont be embarassed- we knew what you meant. you just arent used to

the " 2 " yet.lol

congrats vicki

[Guest guest]

On Fri, 25 Jul 2003 04:36:54 -0000, vicki wrote:

>

>i have a weird question for you guys- how big is the tube that goes

>thru your nose into your throat?? does it affect breathing or

>eating??

>

Vicki,

I was too out of it to remember the details, but , my trusty support

person/wife, said the naso-gastric tube was maybe a quarter inch in

diameter and close to two feet long. It's used to suction off fluid from

the stomach for the first 24 hours after surgery, then it's pulled. It

doesn't interfere with breathing (unless you use a Bi-Pap or C-Pap machine)

and you don't get anything to eat or drink while it is in, so that's a

non-issue.

Once the tube is pulled, you can suck on ice chips, but it's usually the

second day post-op before you can have anything to drink. The first you

will get is plain water with a blue food coloring. That is used to see if

you have any leaks in the stomach or intestines. If there are leaks, the

blue shows up in the drains you have around the incision.

If there are no leaks, you are started on a clear liquid diet and

encouraged to sip water constantly. If you tolerate that without any

problems, you are advanced to full liquid the next day, and soft foods the

day after. At least that's the way it went for me.

Hope that answers your question.

Jerry

[Guest guest]

>

> >

> >i have a weird question for you guys- how big is the tube that

goes

> >thru your nose into your throat?? does it affect breathing or

> >eating??

> >

> Vicki,

>

> I was too out of it to remember the details, but , my trusty

thank you, jerry. that does answer my question. if there are leaks,

does that mean another surgery or are there other methods. i wouldnt

care if they had to re operate. im just wondering how they fix it

v

[Guest guest]

On Fri, 25 Jul 2003 04:59:03 -0000, vicki wrote:

>

>thank you, jerry. that does answer my question. if there are leaks,

>does that mean another surgery or are there other methods. i wouldnt

>care if they had to re operate. im just wondering how they fix it

>

I'd suspect they do another surgery, but that's a question I didn't have to

face. Maybe Marta or Mel can answer that one.

Jerry

[Guest guest]

> In a message dated 7/24/2003 11:38:56 PM Central Daylight Time,

> plwboy2@a... writes:

>

> > i have a weird question for you guys- how big is the tube that

goes

> > thru your nose into your throat?? does it affect breathing or

> > eating??

> >

> > vicki

> >

>

>

as long as it doesnt hurt or affect my breathing, i wont

mind...........lol

vicki

[Guest guest]

Sandi...I love reading post just like yours...surgery survivors who

are enthusiastic about their progress and future.

Congrats

Jo

We will also be here to hear you whine when your weightloss stalls

for what seems like forever...lol..hugs

[Guest guest]

Whooo Hooo Sandie! You go girl!

Cinda

> Okie dokie...so it was 3 months ago today I had my surgery with

Dr.

> K. Would I do it again? In A HEARTBEAT! (and believe me, there is

NO

> hesitation in my answer)

> I am down 63 pounds, and have lost 43 total inches...never to be

seen

> again.

[Guest guest]

>

> >

> >thank you, jerry. that does answer my question. if there are

leaks,

> >does that mean another surgery or are there other methods. i

wouldnt

> >care if they had to re operate. im just wondering how they fix it

> >

> I'd suspect they do another surgery, but that's a question I

didn't have to

> face. Maybe Marta or Mel can answer that one.

>

> Jerry

It depends on the leak...My friend Charlie had a leak and we were at

the Shilo recouperating. When Dr K heard from the office, he flew

back from red bluff came to the Shilo and checked all 4 of us out.

We were his only post ops left (it was the holidays and they closed

down the ward after we all checked out)

Anyways, Charlies leak was showing blue (Ihad brought some smurf

juice-aka- blue water, and Charlie wasnt feeling well and he drank

it and out it came)

So Dr K made him go back to liquids only, and stay an extra week so

he could watch him. The leak closed on its own and Charlie is fine

today. (btw -)he was not a revision. Then there have been others

whose leaks are so bad that Dr K has to go right back i9nto surgery

to fix.

Sharon in Onyx

who had no leaks, no openings, no errors

[Guest guest]

Dang, Girl! You've lost 3 pounds less that I have, and I'm almost 8

months out! Congratulations!!!!! Think Tofu/sugar free cheesecake!

LOL

Jim

-----Original Message-----

" Sandi "

Okie dokie...so it was 3 months ago today I had my surgery with

Dr. K. Would I do it again? In A HEARTBEAT! (and believe me,

there is NO hesitation in my answer) I am down 63 pounds, and

have lost 43 total inches...never to be seen again.

[Guest guest]

Think Tofu/sugar free cheesecake!

> LOL

>

> Jim

BBLLLEEECCCHHH!!!!!!!!!!

oh gross!!!!

Think Jakes chocolate melt in your mouth chocolate (protien!)

cake....

MMMMMmmmm.....

Sharon in Onyx

[Guest guest]

LOL Sharon, you should TRY the tofu cheese cake. It's really very good.

I took a bite expecting to vomit all over the western US, but it was

good. Same with the tofu ice cream! Go figure!

I'd much rather have a WHOLE cheese cake from the Cheesecake Factory in

Newport Beach, though. UMMMMMMMMMMM Love that place.

OK, I'm leaving the house for 1/2 and hour. I have to pay the cable

bill. If I'm going to be on bed rest until Wednesday, I want something

to keep my mind busy -- love BBC America! And all the educational

channels! WOOF!

I know NOTHING about this meld in your mouth chocolate protein cake.

Tell all!!! Where do I get it?

Jim

Re: 3 month update

BBLLLEEECCCHHH!!!!!!!!!!

oh gross!!!! Think Jakes chocolate melt in your mouth chocolate

(protien!) cake....MMMMMmmmm.....

Sharon in Onyx

[Guest guest]

Sandy,

You are doing great - I am two weeks behind you and only down 48 lbs (I am

still thrilled and feel great). I hope the numbers at the bottom are

reversed though!.

in Wisconsin.

GR-DS on May 14th with Dr. K

348 on May 14

Now 300 (soooo close to the 2's!)

3 month update

> Okie dokie...so it was 3 months ago today I had my surgery with Dr.

> K. Would I do it again? In A HEARTBEAT! (and believe me, there is NO

> hesitation in my answer)

> I am down 63 pounds, and have lost 43 total inches...never to be seen

> again. I recently went through my closet...trying on EVERYTHING, and

> found new cloths that have now lost " their window of opportunity " of

> ever being worn. Darn!

> What do I eat? Pretty much whatever I want, however my choices are

> MUCH healthier, my cravings are much healthier, and hence...I am much

> healthier. I have eaten popcorn, bread, pasta,and a variety of other

> foods, with very little adverse effect. Gas, for me, is not an issue-

> and it seems that if I do eat something that might have been " too

> rich " for me, this following day....it leaves my body (how great is

> that). No urgent accidents (yet), and my partner has not asked me to

> inform her before I use the restroom, so she could vacate the

> area....so I guess I am not " too offfensive " .

> To the newbies on their quest.....good luck, you will not be

> disappointed. To the recent post ops, hang in there- life will feel

> better before you know it. The extra " hoochie hole " from my incision

> is almost entirely closed up (as Jo, and , and many others

> promised me it would).

> Just wanted you all to know " where I am at " , I may not post often,

> but am greatful for the answers when I did.

> Sandi

> DS 4-24-03

> pre op 339

> current 376 (-63)

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Janice! Down 70 pounds in just three months? Way to goooooo! Hugs and

blessings, Ann