By: Haywood Calderon

Haywood Calderon — Wed, 16 Feb 2005 05:17:43 +0000

I was being operated on. I had a Roux-En-Y Gastroenterstomy.
I had a blood HDL/LDL cholesterol ratio of 7.1 to 1 which put me at a
huge risk for heart attack, stroke and other heart diseases. My doctor
wanted to put me on a cholesterol lowering medication, but couldn’t
because of my liver problems.
I had an enlarged liver and highly elevated liver enzymes which caused
my gallbladder to secrete too much bile, which in turn made me sick
nearly every time I ate. The enlarged liver also made it nearly
impossible for the liver to properly do its job. The liver serves many
functions; helping in digestion, maintaining body temperature, aiding in
the absorption of nutrients and fat.
My blood glucose levels were nearing diabetic. My doctor told me that if
I didn’t take action and do something, I would likely need insulin to
control my blood sugar.
I weighed 330 pounds. Approximately 60% of that was fat. You have no

idea how difficult it is to type those numbers, and realize now how out
of control my weight had become.
I could not walk up a flight of stairs without becoming winded. I had to
ask for a seat belt extension when flying in an airplane.
Today…
I have a blood HDL/LDL blood cholesterol ratio of 3.2 to 1. This puts me
in the optimal rage… Actually HEALTHIER than the optimal range, which
is 3.5 to 1.
My liver enzymes are average, with one being slightly elevated. I no
longer have nights where I sit up with stomach cramps, doubled over
because my liver can’t do its job.
My blood glucose levels are normal. I no longer need to worry about
possibly becoming diabetic.
I have lost 157 pounds. I weigh 173 pounds. Approximately 30% of that is
fat.
I work out 4-6 times a week, for an hour, sometimes and hour and a half
at a time. I obviously don’t get winded going up stairs anymore, and
there’s LOTS of room left on the seatbelt.
I think really only one word can really describe how I’m feeling today.
WOW.
Kyndra Kading
330/173/160
Dr. Sheilah Clayton, Pasdena, CA
Brotman Medical Center

By: harriette_170

harriette_170 — Sat, 01 Nov 2003 10:32:04 +0000

In a message dated 4/6/02 12:40:18 AM Mountain Standard Time,
Barbara Herrera writes:
OH MY GOD !!!! Thank you for taking the time to write this. I have surgery
scheduled for the 15th (open RNY) and am constantly thinking “am I doing the
right thing”
If I have half the success you have had, it will all be worth it!
Way to go Barbara, and enjoy your new life!!
–Colleen

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