Guest guest Posted May 19, 2001 Report Share Posted May 19, 2001 Well, Elle, you know the moon doesn't rush from phase to phase, does it? Slow and easy does it just fine, and gives the skin a chance to condense instead of deflating. Nan E. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2001 Report Share Posted May 19, 2001 In a message dated 5/19/01 12:28:10 PM, duodenalswitch writes: << no--not poor losers club ..just wondering if there were a list for slow losers. There are some of us who have been warned ahead of time (or who are real-life experiencing) slow losing. Seems like an opportunity for another list!!!!! Seriously, my surgeon mentioned that I might expect to lose " more slowly than others do " (what a way to set me up per surgery..plan for failure). This is because I am doing WLS primarily for co=morbs. I have a BMI of 37 and expect, when I go back to the office it will be lower as she has put me on a pre surgery diet. >> Hey, we really should start a 'slow losers' e-group. AS far as I know there isn't one already! I wasn't warned beforehand or anything like that. I had a bmi of 45 when I had surgery and have a common channel of 100 cm. I just have always been losing slowly (I lost 15 lbs at the first three week post-op visit. Dr. Gagner and Quinn said that was 'great' and 'no problem' although I thought I should have lost 20-25 by then). all the best, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2001 Report Share Posted May 19, 2001 In a message dated 5/19/01 7:11:36 PM, duodenalswitch writes: << Well, Elle, you know the moon doesn't rush from phase to phase, does it? Slow and easy does it just fine, and gives the skin a chance to condense instead of deflating. >> Nan: Thanks for the words of encouragement!!! It really isn't so bad losing slowly -- I don't notice any sagging skin, etc. but I STILL have that damn apron hangin'! I'm hoping it will just go away when I lose more weight... It seems smaller but is STILL there! AGHHHHHH! I think the last place I will lose is in the lower abdomen area. As long as it all comes off, man -- I'm here for the ride of my life, even though it's in the slow lane! LOL all the best, lap DS with gallbladder removal Dr. Gagner/Dr Quinn Assisting/Mt. Sinai/NYC January 25, 2001 almost 4 months post-op and still feelin' fab! pre-op: 307 lbs/bmi 45 (5'9 " ) now: 254 lbs (and still losing) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2001 Report Share Posted May 19, 2001 In a message dated 5/19/01 7:11:36 PM, duodenalswitch writes: << Well, Elle, you know the moon doesn't rush from phase to phase, does it? Slow and easy does it just fine, and gives the skin a chance to condense instead of deflating. >> Nan: Thanks for the words of encouragement!!! It really isn't so bad losing slowly -- I don't notice any sagging skin, etc. but I STILL have that damn apron hangin'! I'm hoping it will just go away when I lose more weight... It seems smaller but is STILL there! AGHHHHHH! I think the last place I will lose is in the lower abdomen area. As long as it all comes off, man -- I'm here for the ride of my life, even though it's in the slow lane! LOL all the best, lap DS with gallbladder removal Dr. Gagner/Dr Quinn Assisting/Mt. Sinai/NYC January 25, 2001 almost 4 months post-op and still feelin' fab! pre-op: 307 lbs/bmi 45 (5'9 " ) now: 254 lbs (and still losing) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2001 Report Share Posted May 20, 2001 In a message dated 5/20/01 4:07:01 AM, duodenalswitch writes: << I thought I would be one of the slow losers since my BMI was " only " 45 but I have lost quite fast, even faster than others who started at higher BMIs. My common channel is also 100c. It's hard to know why some of us lose slower or faster. My stats are below. >> Yup --- there really isn't any clear reason to me why some lose quicker than others except that each body is different and adjusts differently to the surgery. I've also known people who had around my bmi (or even lower) and have lost much quicker than I have. I really don't think it matters in the end if the weight comes off either way. I think post-op diet is a factor but not the only cause. If one is eating protein, less carbs and little or no sugar then the rate isn't due to diet. I've heard of people who don't even monitor their sugar/carb intake necessarily and the pounds melt off quickly! Like you said, the common channel length isn't really a predictor of how fast someone will lose, either! The important thing to remember (especially for 'slower losers' like me!) is that no matter how fast the process occurs it IS occuring and, at the end of the weight loss window, things usually do even out. I can honestly say that I haven't experienced many problems at all with eating, loose bowels, gas, etc. and often don't even feel like I've had this surgery so I think my body has adjusted remarkably well to the new arrangement. Whether it has physically adjusted itself in some way (i.e. - common channel lengethening, etc.) I am not sure but I certainly don't mind the ride I've been on --- even if it's laid back and taking in the scenery! all the best, lap DS with gallbladder removal Dr. Gagner/Dr. Quinn assisting/Mt. Sinai/NYC January 25, 2001 almost 4 months post-op and still feelin' fab! pre-op: 307 lbs/bmi 45 (5'9 " ) now: 254 lbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 21, 2001 Report Share Posted May 21, 2001 Hi, elle! I'm not sure anybody can top my slow loser story: 3-1/2 months and fluctuating between 28 and 30 lbs lost. That works out to 8.57 lbs/month or 1.99 lbs per week. I just hope and pray that it will keep on coming off and won't slow down even further. This is supposed to be the rapid weight loss part of post-op life? I hate to think what will happen when it slows down further. I have a 100 cm common channel and do not seem to be bypassing as much of my fats as my husband who has an 85 cm common channel. I'd be willing to join a slow losers list! Joy Frost Age: 48 Open DS with Welker Date: 2-5-01 Weight at time of surgery: 255 lbs BMI: 47 Weight as of 5-6-01: 225 lbs BMI: 41.2 (-30 lbs) http://www.duodenalswitch.com/Patients/Joy/joy.html > no--not poor losers club ..just wondering if there were a list > for slow losers. > There are some of us who have been warned ahead of time (or who are > real-life experiencing) slow losing. Seems like an opportunity for > another list!!!!! > Seriously, my surgeon mentioned that I might expect to lose " more > slowly than others do " (what a way to set me up per surgery..plan > for failure). > This is because I am doing WLS primarily for co=morbs. I have a > BMI of 37 and expect, when I go back to the office it will be lower > as she has put me on a pre surgery diet. > I have already been in a weight loss program, 2 years before > contemplating surgery, losing 24 lbs in the 2 years (but I DO YO=YO > weight gain and loss, another reason for the surgery). > This, along with having >>>only<<<(how can anyone say only!) 85-95 > lbs to lose can set me up for slow loss. Actually, I think I can > deal with it ok, I thought a pound a month was pretty good > elle in oregon (plantcrone)/// pre-op Lap/DS, Dr. Emma > BMI 37, 255#, 5'9 " , 58 Y0, hypertension, insulin using type ll > diabetes, high cholesterol and chronic back pain - vegetarian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 21, 2001 Report Share Posted May 21, 2001 Hi, elle! I'm not sure anybody can top my slow loser story: 3-1/2 months and fluctuating between 28 and 30 lbs lost. That works out to 8.57 lbs/month or 1.99 lbs per week. I just hope and pray that it will keep on coming off and won't slow down even further. This is supposed to be the rapid weight loss part of post-op life? I hate to think what will happen when it slows down further. I have a 100 cm common channel and do not seem to be bypassing as much of my fats as my husband who has an 85 cm common channel. I'd be willing to join a slow losers list! Joy Frost Age: 48 Open DS with Welker Date: 2-5-01 Weight at time of surgery: 255 lbs BMI: 47 Weight as of 5-6-01: 225 lbs BMI: 41.2 (-30 lbs) http://www.duodenalswitch.com/Patients/Joy/joy.html > no--not poor losers club ..just wondering if there were a list > for slow losers. > There are some of us who have been warned ahead of time (or who are > real-life experiencing) slow losing. Seems like an opportunity for > another list!!!!! > Seriously, my surgeon mentioned that I might expect to lose " more > slowly than others do " (what a way to set me up per surgery..plan > for failure). > This is because I am doing WLS primarily for co=morbs. I have a > BMI of 37 and expect, when I go back to the office it will be lower > as she has put me on a pre surgery diet. > I have already been in a weight loss program, 2 years before > contemplating surgery, losing 24 lbs in the 2 years (but I DO YO=YO > weight gain and loss, another reason for the surgery). > This, along with having >>>only<<<(how can anyone say only!) 85-95 > lbs to lose can set me up for slow loss. Actually, I think I can > deal with it ok, I thought a pound a month was pretty good > elle in oregon (plantcrone)/// pre-op Lap/DS, Dr. Emma > BMI 37, 255#, 5'9 " , 58 Y0, hypertension, insulin using type ll > diabetes, high cholesterol and chronic back pain - vegetarian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 21, 2001 Report Share Posted May 21, 2001 I would be interested in a slow losers club too... Resa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.