Introduction

September 4, 2000

Good question! I will have to ask the surgeon.

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Hi Penny,

Just out of curiosity, is the " BPD " you are referring to for Nov 2002

an acutal BPD-only? or does it also include the Duodenal Switch

(DS)?

-

September 4, 2001

Hi Penny,

Just out of curiosity, is the " BPD " you are referring to for Nov 2002

an acutal BPD-only? or does it also include the Duodenal Switch

(DS)?

-

May 24, 2003

Welcome to the group Stacey.

Lori Owen - Denton, Texas

SRVG 7/16/01

Dr. Ritter/Dr. Bryce

On Fri, 23 May 2003 16:08:58 -0500 Stacey Stone

writes:

> Hello! Just wanted to send an email to introduce myself. My name is

> Stacey

> and I had Laparoscopic RNY on 5/21/02. My start weight was 294 and

> my BMI

> was 50.5. As of my one year anniversary, I am down 115 lbs., 29 lbs.

> away

> from my goal weight of 150. My current weight is 179 and my BMI is

> down to

> 30.7. I started in a size 30 pants and 4x tops. I now wear 14/16 and

> L/XL

> tops.

>

> I did have a few complications from my surgery. I developed a leak

> which was

> discovered on day 2, had to have a second lap surgery that day to

> place

> drains and a feeding tube and spent 10 days in the hospital

> " waiting " for

> the leak to heal on its own. I spent 5 of the days in ICU due to

> having a

> second surgery and later due to breathing difficulties. I was

> allowed

> nothing, not even ice, until the very last day. After I got home I

> had to

> keep the drains and feeding tube for a few days. I had developed

> fluid on my

> lungs and anemia while in the hospital, so I spent several weeks

> sleeping in

> the lazy boy recovering. It took me about 2-3 months before I was

> actually

> able to say it was all worth it. Of course, now that I have had time

> to see

> all of the benefits and changes in my life both physically and

> emotionally,

> I would do it all again without hesitating. I have a friend who had

> worse

> complications than me that answers that question " where do I sign

> up? " and I

> totally agree with her now.

>

> Anyway, that's my story. I'm glad to finally be able to be a part of

> this

> group and to hear about more of the issues facing longer term post

> ops. My

> biggest issue right now is fighting those old eating habits that

> are

> creeping back up..like wanting to munch on potato chips and snack

> foods, and

> getting complacent about getting my protein and vitamins in. Anyway,

> thanks

> for listening to my story!

>

> Stacey in Alabama

>

> Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG

>

> Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe

>

May 29, 2003

In a message dated 5/29/2003 3:48:42 PM Eastern Standard Time,

butterflye@... writes:

> We could all just slap her, ya know.

>

Double slap telling her to eat 800 calories. This does annoy me.

Fay Bayuk

**300/173

10/23/01

Dr.

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May 29, 2003

> At my

> one year appointment, my surgeon's assistant said that it is because

> I am taking in too many calories, especially in protein drinks.

We could all just slap her, ya know.

Tell her to go to www.vitalady.com and look at the pictures on the website.

Then tell her this woman takes in MORE than 3 shakes a day -- does it seem

she's getting too many calories?

If I could discipline myself to have a protein shake when I'm craving

something else, I wouldn't have re-gained the weight I have, and I'd be

getting off that gain.

Do what you're doing -- of course you will lose slower at a year out, but

you're doing fine.

But how the heck do you gag down ProComplex? <grin> My surgeon sold the

stuff and it was all we were supposed to use, but I can't stand it. If you

can, more power to ya!

Hint: SciFit comes in Chcolate-Peanut Butter, so you don't need to add any.

OR you can use peanut butter flavored sugar-free syrup, and get the same

taste without the calories.

~~ Lyn G

May 29, 2003

Jeanne,

It sounds like you are doing great. I understand that there are

some s/f syrups out there. Maybe they have one in peanut butter. But,

even adding the peanut butter is not a bad thing. I have heard that the

oils/fats from nuts are healthier then other products. You have lost 102

lbs in a year and that is way terrific. Do what is best for you and

don't worry about the nutritionist.

Lori Owen - Denton, Texas

SRVG 7/16/01

Dr. Ritter/Dr. Bryce

479/335/???

On Wed, 28 May 2003 12:13:33 -0000 " jeanne8663 "

writes:

> Hello - My name is Jeanne and I live in Southeastern Wisconsin. I

> had my open RNY on 5/21/02 and have lost 102 pounds. I am married

> for 16 1/2 years to Dave and we have 2 daughters, ages 14 and 9. I

> am very active on GBIC list, and I know some of you from there. My

>

> weight loss has slowed a great deal over the past 3 months. At my

> one year appointment, my surgeon's assistant said that it is because

>

> I am taking in too many calories, especially in protein drinks. I

> LOVE my protein drinks. I use ProComplex chocolate and add a

> spoonful of natural peanut butter to each one and it is so yummy

> that way. Anyway, she said that I should be keeping my calories at

>

> 800 a day in order to keep losing well. Well, after I add the p.b.

>

> to my drink, the calories are 230 per drink. I was doing 3-4 drinks

>

> per day, by the way, I am proximal, 150 cm. bypassed, but have tried

>

> to limit it to 2 a day lately. I feel that the protein drinks keep

>

> me from eating too many carbs. Without them, I take in more carbs

> and sugar, so that doesn't help my weight loss either. Any advice

> from the experts? My exercise is basically non-existant. I know I

>

> need to get my butt in gear and get moving again. Well, I guess

> that's enough of an intro. for now. I look forward to joining in on

>

> some of these dicussions now. I've been lurking for the past couple

>

> of months, and it's really hard not chiming in sometimes. Take

> care.

>

> Jeanne in WI

> Age 39 - Dr. Chua

> Open RNY - 5/21/2002

> 314/212/199 or less

> djgraves@...

>

> Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG

>

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>

May 30, 2003

Hey, I've been trying to cure her of ProComplex since she first started.

<shrug> You can't save them all for ProScore 100. Including the Pres of the

Sci Fit Fan Club, here.

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Re: Introduction

> > At my

> > one year appointment, my surgeon's assistant said that it is because

> > I am taking in too many calories, especially in protein drinks.

>

> We could all just slap her, ya know.

>

> Tell her to go to www.vitalady.com and look at the pictures on the

website.

> Then tell her this woman takes in MORE than 3 shakes a day -- does it seem

> she's getting too many calories?

>

> If I could discipline myself to have a protein shake when I'm craving

> something else, I wouldn't have re-gained the weight I have, and I'd be

> getting off that gain.

>

> Do what you're doing -- of course you will lose slower at a year out, but

> you're doing fine.

> But how the heck do you gag down ProComplex? <grin> My surgeon sold the

> stuff and it was all we were supposed to use, but I can't stand it. If you

> can, more power to ya!

> Hint: SciFit comes in Chcolate-Peanut Butter, so you don't need to add

any.

> OR you can use peanut butter flavored sugar-free syrup, and get the same

> taste without the calories.

>

> ~~ Lyn G

>

> Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG

>

> Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe

>

May 30, 2003

Thanks for the suggestions, Lyn. I tried the Sci-Fit chocolate-peanut

butter and didn't care for it but that was a year ago. Perhaps my tastes

have changed since then. I have some. s.f. peanut butter syrup. I thought

it was too strong tasting, again, I should try it again, maybe just a few

drops worth. Take care.

Jeanne in WI

Age 39 - Dr. T. Chua

Open RNY - 5/21/02

314/212/199 or less

djgraves@...

March 30, 2004

Welcome (from one of the Orlando Dispatchers). Someday we will break

the myth that all dispatchers are fat. This surgery was a tool to motivate me

to walk.

I too have never gotten sick since surgery, but like you, chicken is the only

thing that has made me at all nauseous. I find I can eat white meat with no

problem because it shreds easily then does turn to mush after chewing. Dark

meat and wing meat for some reason feels 'stuck' after only 2 bites.

Keep us posted and congrats.

~~Pat~~

Orlando, FL

252/201/160

BMI 37/

52 Years Young

LAP-RNY 12/10/03

Wayne English, MD

Ft Lauderdale, FL

Message: 6

Date: Mon, 29 Mar 2004 16:31:04 EST

From: Jensingspraises@...

Subject: Introduction

Hello My name is . I had the RNY on 1-13-04. I am 31 years old and

just wanted a better life to break the bondage of food and diets. I am a 911

operator, so I tended to internalize the stress and sit on my growing behind

as I helped everyone else and myself slowly dying because of obesity. I didn't

have any problem getting approved, my BMI was 48 at 301lbs. Since the

surgery, I have lost 40lbs, the size of a 4 or 5 year old child. I feel

wonderful

but I do get tired pretty fast and find that I need a nap during the day. I

drink protein drinks called Achieve One, which are like coffee drinks containing

20grams of protein. I found these at a nutrition store called Tucks

Nutrition. I have also found the websites Bariatriceating.com and Vitalady.com

very

useful during this journey. I have only been a bit nauseous usually after

eating Chicken. I have not had any dumping yet, which I am thankful. I did eat

2

hershey kisses one day- talk about risks!

I have enjoyed everyone I have meet who has had this surgery. During my last

support group meeting, I met a few 911 operators from Orlando who told me

about this website, it has been a valuable tool of information. It is nice to

see so many wonderful people find support with each other. We truley can

empathise with one another.

Tysenn

911 Operator

Dr. Espisito/ FMC

291/251

April 4, 2004

,

There is a risk at anything you do. There is a risk to every medical

procedure. But the risk is very small and the benefits of this surgery far out

weight

the risk. The surgery has saved my life. I was a bigger risk for this surgery

because of my age and medical condition. I am 60 years old and weighed almost

400 lb., I was in a wheelchair, I have a heart problems, an aortic aneurysm,

arthritis, fibromyalgia, chronic bronical asthma, very bad spinal stenosis and

spinal deterioration, and I WAS a diabetic, and I HAD High blood pressure that

was going to cause the aneurysm to rupture. I know longer have diabetes or

high blood pressure. I am even able to get around the house now without my

wheelchair. I was doomed without the surgery and now I have hope for a better

life

and more time with my family. I made the choice to take the chance and I went

through it all with no problems. I have not been sick at all. Even though I

weighed almost 400# I was still able to have a LAP. I was only in the hospital 2

days and as of this day I have lost 139 pounds. I have never had any sickness

except one dumping experience that taught me to watch my carbohydrates. It

was one year on the 22nd of March and I would do it over again in a heartbeat.

March 22nd is my new birthday because that was the beginning of my new life.

Life is so good. Don't worry, put your trust in God and you will be fine.

Will the hospital let your husband stay in the room with you while you are in

the

hospital? My husband stayed with me and it was wonderful to have him with

me. You might want to ask. They only charged us 10 dollars a night and he had

a real bed, not just a cot. So you see even with all my medical problems

against me I came through with flying colors. Just be sure to stay positive and

focus on the positive. Do even let negative thought enter your mine. As soon

as you have a negative thought, just push it out as fast as you think of them.

Do not dwell on the negative. Think only positive thoughts and you will be

fine. Good Luck

A. B.

Lap 3/22/03

Dr. Steve Weinstein

Mobile Infirmary Medical

386-247-139lb

BMI 65/40

April 5, 2004

,

I too was desperate to live again and I am now living again because of this

surgery. I came to a point in my life that I knew I could not last much longer

the way that I was. When you have to depend on everyone around you to wait

on you and you can't even take care of your personal hygiene, it time to come

to terms with the fact that you have to just bite the bullet because you are

going to die if you don't. Good luck and write me anytime.

A. B.

Lap 3/22/03

Dr. Steve Weinstein

Mobile Infirmary Medical

386-247-139lb

BMI 65/40

May 4, 2004

Hello everyone- I tried to post yesterday, but I never saw it come through,

so I try again.

I am 10 months post -op, (RNY) down 135 lbs (343 to 208), off all blood

pressure meds and no longer looking at back surgery. I have energy and

stamina that I never thought possible. I have had no major side effects

except for hair loss from about month four or five through month nine. My

Dr. prescribed zinc sulfonate 220 mg 3x a day, but I am not sure whether it

was the zinc or the passage of time that resolved the issue. I lost hair

after I gave birth, and while I was losing 100 lbs on a low carb diet

several years ago, but it grew back fine after both.

My biggest adjustment has been not drinking while eating or for 30 minutes

after. I just can't seem to do it. I also have problem taking pills at any

time other than morning and evening--always seems to slip my mind.

My greatest moments: having my GP finally admit that the surgery is a GOOD

thing after I passed out in his office from too much bp medicine; wearing

high heels and short skirts; keeping up with my 4 year old;being able to get

more involved in everything!

I am not having a problem with wanting to eat all of the time. I can only

eat smalll amounts, but I want to do it all day long.... in ither words, my

" hunger " has come back. Hunger is in quotes because I don't believe that it

is real hunger. I think it is the re-activation of the hormone that

supposedly goes dormant for a while after the surgery.

If anyone has any insight or suggestions, I would really appreciate hearing

them!

Thanks in advance.

H

343/208/165

RNY 6/23/03

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May 4, 2004

Stop now while you can. I too wanted to eat all day long and did so

thinking it was ok. Now 20 lbs heavier I wish I hadn't started. There

is a honeymoon stage where it doesn't hurt you, which is what you are

in. But here I am 2 1/2 yrs after surgery and I'm paying for it. I

can't seem to stop. I want to eat all the time. Can't do that and

still lose wight anymore!!!! The surgery is a tool not a cure and I

keep telling myself that but it isn't helping. I am struggleing with

getting back on track and trying to lose the 20 or so pounds I have

gained. When you are in a 10-12, 20lbs puts you in a 14. Not like it

was when I weighed 286, 20 lbs didn't really change my clothes size.

Stay on track now while you still remember what " on track " is.

12/11/01

started @ 286

lost 126 and have regained 20 something

>

> Hello everyone- I tried to post yesterday, but I never saw it come

through,

> so I try again.

>

> I am 10 months post -op, (RNY) down 135 lbs (343 to 208), off all

blood

> pressure meds and no longer looking at back surgery. I have energy

and

> stamina that I never thought possible. I have had no major side

effects

> except for hair loss from about month four or five through month

nine. My

> Dr. prescribed zinc sulfonate 220 mg 3x a day, but I am not sure

whether it

> was the zinc or the passage of time that resolved the issue. I lost

hair

> after I gave birth, and while I was losing 100 lbs on a low carb

diet

> several years ago, but it grew back fine after both.

>

> My biggest adjustment has been not drinking while eating or for 30

minutes

> after. I just can't seem to do it. I also have problem taking pills

at any

> time other than morning and evening--always seems to slip my mind.

>

> My greatest moments: having my GP finally admit that the surgery

is a GOOD

> thing after I passed out in his office from too much bp medicine;

wearing

> high heels and short skirts; keeping up with my 4 year old;being

able to get

> more involved in everything!

>

> I am not having a problem with wanting to eat all of the time. I

can only

> eat smalll amounts, but I want to do it all day long.... in ither

words, my

> " hunger " has come back. Hunger is in quotes because I don't believe

that it

> is real hunger. I think it is the re-activation of the hormone that

> supposedly goes dormant for a while after the surgery.

>

> If anyone has any insight or suggestions, I would really appreciate

hearing

> them!

>

> Thanks in advance.

>

> H

> 343/208/165

> RNY 6/23/03

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January 13, 2005

Hi ! Welcome! I'm fairly new here too. I've actually been

lurking for a year or more, but I just started the actual process to

get surgery done, just like you, so we'll be on similar time

schedules possibly...although I may be looking at 18 mos. of braces

so you might get your surgery done before me.

I've just met with the OS and OD, and I go back to the OD next week

to see his plan, talk money (my insurance won't cover braces for

adults, period, no questions asked) and all that stuff. I'm really

excited about finally getting this done, myself.

I'm 28 and have known about my " deformed " jaw since my first round

of braces came off at age 13. My parents just didn't know there was

anything to be done about it, and I found out about this site and

the surgery about a year or so ago, but I wasn't sure that my

insurance would cover it. But with my 10-year high school reunion

coming up, I decided it was time to do something about it.

Unfortunately I won't have it done in time for that, but I'll be on

my way to getting it done, and hopefully the swelling will be gone

by my 20th reunion.

Anyway, looking forward to seeing your progress, especially since

we're starting about the same time...so keep in touch!

January 13, 2005

~

Thanks for writing. I would love to keep in touch with you as well.

If you want to write to me privately, my email address is angela

@arsgroup. com (remove spaces). I, too , had braces as a teenager

and I think at that point (in the 70's) that the OD believed he

could fix the bite with braces. Obviously that was not the case. I

have been wanting to get braces again for years but there was always

some excuse why NOT to do it, like maybe I will meet the man of my

dreams and get married, or I DID meet the man of my dreams and don't

want braces in wedding photos, or I am pregnant and don't want to

deal with braces and morning sickness at the same time. Finally, now

at age 42, I figure it is now or never!!

Good for you for going for it. I live in TN as well but near

Nashville. Based on your email address I assume you live near

Memphis.

>

> Hi ! Welcome! I'm fairly new here too. I've actually been

> lurking for a year or more, but I just started the actual process

to

> get surgery done, just like you, so we'll be on similar time

> schedules possibly...although I may be looking at 18 mos. of

braces

> so you might get your surgery done before me.

>

> I've just met with the OS and OD, and I go back to the OD next

week

> to see his plan, talk money (my insurance won't cover braces for

> adults, period, no questions asked) and all that stuff. I'm

really

> excited about finally getting this done, myself.

>

> I'm 28 and have known about my " deformed " jaw since my first round

> of braces came off at age 13. My parents just didn't know there

was

> anything to be done about it, and I found out about this site and

> the surgery about a year or so ago, but I wasn't sure that my

> insurance would cover it. But with my 10-year high school reunion

> coming up, I decided it was time to do something about it.

> Unfortunately I won't have it done in time for that, but I'll be

on

> my way to getting it done, and hopefully the swelling will be gone

> by my 20th reunion.

>

> Anyway, looking forward to seeing your progress, especially since

> we're starting about the same time...so keep in touch!

>

January 13, 2005

Hello All,

I am new to the group also and am so grateful that I ran across this message

board. I have 12 days until my surgery, which is upper, lower, chin extension

and cheeks. Just reading the message board is helpful, but is there anything

else I should prepare myself for? Has anyone in the group had the chin or cheeks

done? Apparently it helps the symmetry of the face, but I'm curious as to

whether it adds a lot more pain and recovery time.

My surgery is for TMJ which I've had for the past 5 years. Has anyone here had

this surgery and orthodontic work for TMJ. If so...has it worked. With going

through so many medical things over the past few years, I sometimes get scared

that the surgery won't work.

Any advice, would be great!

Thanks,

angela82462 wrote: