Obesity Surgery WP Blog

Hi all just me again wondering which to believe? I had an Apt at my GYN today,
surgery date Feb 26th to remove adhensions & a D & C… Here is why I am
confused last time I was there I weighed 289 today 276…Nurse said I lost 13
mors lbs right well last time I was at Dr.Schauer’s my surgeon I weighed in at
276 on their scale. This stinks because I know I have been losing weight but do
I take the 13 pds off the 276 too or am I just at 276… which would make me
down to 263??? My guess is I just have to wait until I go back to Dr. Schauer’s
which isn’t for 2 months Dang it anyways I was so excited to go today to see how much more weight I had
lost, just makes me upset the scale said 276 any comment??? THANKS *hugs* Tammy
346/276 ???/145

I saw it. He looked good, though I felt like they shoved him to the end of the
show after talking about all the other people who were lucky enough to lose
hundreds of pounds by using diet and exercise.
Kathy
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I had bypass surgery on 12/27/02 (rouen-y open). Had no real
problems and have not experienced dumping syndrome or vomiting. Have
been a little nauseaus, but beleive it’s because I either ate too
fast and/or a little too much. Since my surgeon says I have done so
well, he has, more or less, put me on a complete diet.
The only real problem I seem to have is severe insomnia. I just
can’t seem to get to sleep at night and I was wondering if anyone
else has/had this problem and will it ever subside? I did not have
this problem before the surgery.
Thanks!
Debbie Wilson
Newark, OH
Pre-Op weight: 279.9
Post-op weight: 249.9 (02/05/03)
Pre-op BMI: 53
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I paid cash for my Lap RNY at Alvarado hospital in San Diego and I paid $26,200.
Hope this helps! If you have any more questions about this, email me off list.
Kelly
-101 pounds @ 5 1/2 months post op!

I wrote a few days back that I had a date and the responses i got
were amazing and I thank everyone of you. I was so so excited just at
the thought of a new thinner life, but something is happening to me,
I am turning into a royal BI***, my moods are so out of control for
me,
I know I am pms’ing but this is uncalled for. the only event I can
link it to is my mother wanting to sit down and plan my funeral! I
understand the context it was meant, but just the same it has soured
me. I told her straight out that I dont want to think to deep about
it or I will scare myself and she goes as deep as it gets, like she
is playing on my fear of never seeing my children again. she totally
supports this surgery and wants to do it herself, but it has just
rubbed me in such the wrong way. I have kept a positive attitude all
along, determination, no matter what because logically its the only
answer for me, and I was feeding off of my happy vibes. now I dont
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Hi
I’ve been lurking for months, I had open rny on jan 29,2003. I
appreciate your collective knowledge and advice.
My recovery has been unremarkable. No pain, no hunger, usual
water struggles.
My problem is my mother in law. SHE WON’T SHUP-UP. I debated telling
her about my surgery at all, but did to prevent hurt
feelings later. When I told her, I asked that we be discreet, that I
wasn’t telling everyone all my business… I’m getting cards from
people I see once a year, and they know every detail. Including many
of MIL’s misconceptions and personal diagnosis. Her mouth runs non-
stop. She is nice to me in a condescending sort of way, I tolerate a
lot because I love my husband, He’s a good man despite her.
I love my husband, but it’s 2am and I’m awake and angry! I don’t want
sympathy. I want privacy. and a little silence.
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I had lap gallbladder and RNY on 1/31/03 - came home after 4 nights
in the hospital. I am still experiencing a sharp burning pain
between 2 incision sites. The Dr. feels it is an interior stitch
that should dissolve in 7 to 10 days. However, I am now past 10
days, and I’m still unable to walk without holding my hand tightly
over the place that hurts. I carry a lot of weight in my front, so
my stomach muscles aren’t in good shape. But this pain is about to
be the end of me, as I can’t get around like I had hoped to start
right away. I have my first appointment in 2 days, but I would sure
like to hear if anyone else has ever had this experience?
2nd issue - I know that I retained a great deal of fluids in the
hospital because my hands and feet were puffy when I got home. I
intentionally avoided the scale because I didn’t want to sabatoge
myself. So, I waited until day 10 to check my progress. I am
devastated to see that I only lost 1 pound!! I am doing great with
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Sharon:
I started at 447 pounds. Today my company is putting on at weight
program. I weighed in at 219 pounds.
Over the past 24 months many things have gone on. I’ve been with my
company for 11 years. Today I supervise 62 people. The work hours
are 6am to 5pm 5 days aweek. I would have never tried this at 447
pounds.
For the first 6 months there were many problems, in the hosptial for
12 days. At 3 months in for any 6 days.
I’m off most meds. My knees are shot along with my lower back. Most
days are ok. But still have pain.
My food intake is ok most days. The other days every bad. Not able
to eat beef, breads, scrambled eggs, etc..
Take care
Duke 42

Hi All~~
Well… I am just so excited that I can hardly stand it! I finally hit 197
pounds!! I am in the 100’s for the first time since 6th grade.It feels so
wonderful. And today I went to Avenue which is a plus size store and bought
a blouse in 14-16!! Sometimes, it is hard to believe this is happening to
me, that this is NOT a dream. I have wanted this for my whole life and now I
have it.
Thanks so much to all of you for your support and encouragement. It means
more to me than you know.
Maryanne
LAP RNY 9/4/03
283/197/????

is there anyone that has had dr duperier as their surgeon? i am
looking into aving him as my surgeon but i am nnot sure yet. i live
in mission tx and they are in sa tx which is about 4 hours drive
from where i am. any thoughts………