Obesity Surgery WP Blog

I agree with Barbara, I think many folks researching this surgery
aren’t aware of the possibility of failure and regain. I break out
in a cold sweat when I read articles like this one, but I do think
it was fair and accurate, if perhaps a bit incomplete. For some of
us it’s not only grazing of small amounts or high-calorie liquids
that can cause regain, it’s being able to eat larger amounts than
the average post-op patient. Results vary tremendously, and not
everyone can count on dumping or a teeny capacity, at least not
forever. The article is right on about many patients being “still
plagued by the same eating demons that caused them to gain weight in
the first place,” and I can count myself in that number. I think it
will be a lifelong struggle.
I don’t regret the surgery in the least, I’m far better off than pre-
op and I’d do it again if I had to. I’m 20 months out from surgery
and maintaining a BMI of about 26, although currently fighting a bit
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Hi folks,
Okay, its official. I’m 12 days out and I’m feeling great! I just had my first
post-op checkup and my surgeon is real happy with my progress. I haven’t had a
drop of nausea and I must admit that was my biggest fear preop. When he weighed
me I had lost 20 lbs. since the 3 days before my surgery. Wow!! I’m taking it
easy, of course, and forcing myself to sip, sip, sip. Boy, THAT’S harder to do
than it sounds. I’ve just moved to the soft foods stage of my diet, so I’m sure
I’ll have lots of questions for you soon. Thanks to everyone for your support
and knowledge; it’s made a huge difference to my experience, so far.
Take care.
Robbin in Cambridge
Lap RNY 2/13/04
358/337/???

Amen Barbara!! I totally agree. I am fighting those
demons right now. I’m up about 10 pounds and have
been holding there for about 5 months. Tomorrow is my
2 year anniversary. A year ago, I thought it’d be
easy forever. Not so!!
Bonnie

Hello–
Does anyone know whether or not it is safe to become a plasma donor
post WLS?
Thanks
–Teresa

Does anyone know where I can find sugar-free sherbert?

Quick question,
I know in the early stages we have to chew chew chew until liquid
form. Iam nine months out and one of my friends told me that you dont
have to chew as much later on after surgery. She said that after 6
months if you chew your food to liquids then its like drinking soup
and you get hungry faster. I have noticed that I do get hungry faster
and I do eat more though out the day. But I thought that was just
cuz the tummy has goten bigger and the metabolism has pumped up. Any
advise would be helpful here.
Thanks,Shanntee

Hi all,
This is for those who have/had loose skin. Does the skin on your forearms
and hands shrink or does it stay jello like and wrinkly? I know the upper
arms, legs, tummy, rump, back, neck and ‘personal area’ can stay loose and
saggy until removed, but what about those two areas? Thanks in advance.
Nona
LAP RnY 12/5/3
299/231/?
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Why isn’t there mouse flavored cat food?

Hello Everyone,
I just though that I am officially 7 days postop and God has blessed me to do
well. I am tolerating the fuids and I am keeping in down with no problems. The
only pain I have is the gas in my shoulder and it comes and goes. My blood
pressure has been great and I just can’t thank God enough for people like you
who prayed me through my surgery. I was through with my surgery in only 2 hours.
The surgeon was even in awe! I know that I have already begun to loose inches
and maybe lbs. I don’t know yet because I haven’t weighed in. I hope that the
ones of you who are awaiting for your day take God in the surgery room with you
and in recovery. He can do all things exceedily and abundantly in all things!
Love,
Jaunine
Jackson, MS
Post-op Lap RNY-distal
317/170

Hello everyone, Barb Bennett here. I am a new member as you might
know from Lois’s introduction. I am getting the lap-band procedure
in early May. I did a little researsh and realized that it’s only
been approved since June 2001. If anyone out there has any
information or expereince with this procedure please feel free to
give me your imput, it would be very helpful.
thanks, Barb

Hi folks,
Just a check in with what’s going on new.
I was walking into the Kingdom Hall this morning and I kept thinking
something felt different. But I couldn’t figure out what that was. Well, it
was the fact that when I had panty hose on, my legs didn’t rub together all
the way down. Just at the very top. The rest weren’t touching.
Next, a coat that I had to downsize into has become baggy. It feels like
these changes have happened overnight. Last week that coat felt like it fit
just fine.
I curled up on the couch last night watching the news, and wrapped my arms
around my knees without even thinking about it. I can’t remember the last
time I could do that.
I went for my checkup with my PCP and she was so tickled with me. She thinks
I may even get down to 150lbs by the time I’m done. I find that so hard to
believe. I weighed that in high school. I can’t believe that I could get
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