Re: slow losers club??

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,

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

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

May 20, 2001

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.

Love,

Marisa

Dr. Anthone

5'3 " BMI 45 256#

Surgery 11/17/00

11/17/00 - 256#

12/17/00 - 222#

1/17/01 - 206#

2/17/01 - 193#