waynooo

90lbs in 10 months :w00t: You my friend are on track!

MarsMom, I am certain of it. I was at a stand still since surgery, about 2 months. Once I commited to exercising the weight has just been falling off. Now I have to admitt that I could have reached this mini goal early, but my food choices would not be the best on the weekends. Since I posted thisI have lost 3 more lbs. It is very exciting to see the scale move like this.

Stepped on the scale last night and was pleasantly surprised! 50lb loss since January. I was 325 January 1, 315 at start of preop diet, 297 on surgery day (04-09-10) and 275.5 this AM. Feels good!

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My fills are relatively easy! I go in lay down with a pillow in the small of my back. They find the port, administer the numbing medication, which stings a bit. Then they do the fill. My PA talks to me about different things the whole time and it really keeps my mind off of the procedure. All in all it is a decent event. Good luck!

Wayne

I believe it is right after wards. They can also test your breath but they say the stool is more accurate. If you didnt know, your blood will always test positive for Hpilori now. So they will have to do the breath or stool to check in the future. Hope this helps.

Post away! It is not annoying but more motivating hearing others get with it. Keep it up you are doing great!:thumbup:

I didnt have to, my wife did it for me! I asked her not to tell any one about the surgery that it was a family matter between us. Turns out the only one she didnt tell was my Brother and Best friend! I had a good laugh after I calmed down and still razz her about it. No one knew about the surgery prior to, it was after the fact that they all found out about it. They have all been supportive which surprises me cause I work in a prison. Now I get the occasional how much have you lost now question, but for the most part they leave me alone about it.

Productive burping. Its not throwing and its not burping. Its a burp with the stuck food.< /p>

So if I understand what your saying is, your tooting your own horn?

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You are awesome. Thank you for the reassurance. I said that I can feel it but now I want to see it. I just thought that 30+ lbs would have been alot more visible.

Can't wait to see what the next 30 may actually look like.

My doctor says we are headed to 220 and I never remember seeing that on a scale. I can not imagine what that looks like but I am sure it is far better than what I have now.

My most cherished NSVs will be when I can fit in a coach airplane seat and also ride roller coasters again. My company bought out a theme park for us next week and I can't ride any of the coasters... YET! :thumbup:

Jack, it will come! I am newly banded so dont have much input besides you can make it happen. Good luck, Wayne:thumbup:

You could tell him like I told my wife. I dont want your support, I expect. She was negative nelly at first, once i told her that she has been super supportive since.

I had the same thing. It went away, but returns at times.

Naddine, sorry you have been treated this way. I would suggest calling your surgeon and lying it all out for him. If he still is unresponsive to your needs then definitely find a new doc for fills and support. You should be able to find a bunch in your area.

I would also suggest scouring this board for information. It seams that no matter what phase of the process i have been in their are numerous posts that pertain to me. If you hit the "NEW POSTS" button on top it will display all the new posts on the entire board since your last visit. Then just read, read, and read some more. You can and will succeed with the proper knowledge. The last thing, DONT be afraid to ask questions. You will get good answers, maybe not what you want to hear but it will for the most part be what you need to do to be successful! Good luck on your journey, Waynooo:thumbup:

They look like they are spelled right to me.

Count me as a "would do it over again in a heart beat". I cant tell its even there, except when i eat to fast, or dont chew enough, then it definitely lets me know its there.

Injury is healed and back to walking in the mornings and eve' when possible. I feel like I need something more when i am finished walking so i am going to start strength training as soon as i can get to the gym.

My physician allowed me to book mine early. I didnt have paper work submitted yet. Call and ask to speak with the scheduler, they may allow you to make the appointment.

Same thing happened to me. Two days before had a pretty good sore throat that developed into a cough. I was so stressed! Went to my primary care physician to get a release, had to cause I made a stink about it. Day of surgery the only one that was concerned with it was the anesthesiologist, checked to make sure the lungs were O.K. and no fever. He gave the thumbs up and off we went. Which was good cause its a four hour drive for me.

REVERSIBLE! the main reason, the second is it seems that gastric bypass is so intrusive. They reroute your intestines and make you a little tummy. I am very happy and satisfied with my choice. Armed with the knowledge that it was not something that will just happen and that I have to contribute to the weight loss has helped me become a better person. I am forced to make better food choices or I wont lose. I am also exercising and feel like a new man. The best of luck in your decision, to me it was a no brainer!

I got a little to big for my pants Tuesday. I was walking at A pretty good pace when i met up with my mom and 9 year old niece. The pace slowed a bit so I challenged my niece to a race to the next lite poll. I had no clue the little stinker could run that fast!! I turned up the heat and next thing you know whamo, sharp pain shooting up my hamstring in to my groin and butt! I finished the walk, about 1/4 mile left, went home and took a muscle relaxer and 800mg IBU. I only walked a mile last night, a slow mile at that. I am feeling significantly better today so i will try to pick it up tonight and try for a fast paced 2 mile walk.

I started a word document during my preop phase of all the things i seen on this board. Here is a cut and paste with out a review. So sorry if items are repeated.

Flavorless Protein Mix

Protein drinks

Soup Soup Soup

Cans of chicken breast that I can warm up and eat

pineapple juice....

sugar-free popsicles

bariatric Vitamins

Rx for pain meds (the doctor will give it to you ahead of time so you don't have to worry about filling it after you get home)

FiberSure (or other soluble fiber)

Gas-X

a few good-tasting Proteins (in addition to the flavorless)

Lots of broth

sugar-free popsicles

Crystal lite

• Protein shakes, and Protein powders (taste–test and find the ones you like best before stocking up).
  
• Water
  
• Broth and other clear Soups
  
• Clear, no-sugar added juices
  
• Sugar-free non caloric beverages (NO carbonated beverages)
  
• Light sports drinks
  
• Sugar-free popsicles
  
• Sugar-free Jello
  
• Creamy soups
  
• Applesauce of sugar-free pudding cups (if, and ONLY if your doctor permits you to take your medications with a spoonful of these)
  
• Sugar-free hot cocoa
  
• Decaf and herbal teas
  
• Decaf coffee
  
• chewable vitamins
  
• Small 2-4 oz plastic cups
  
• A strainer (for removing chunks from creamy soups)
  

You can do it! I would love to see those numbers for myself.

Walk. I was told told walk for 10 minutes every hour. It helped tremendously!

April 9th, 45 pre and post op. I have been at a stand still until last week and the scale is moving a bit know. I go for my 3rd fill on 02/25/10. After my last fill, Friday, I can feel a little restriction. It really lets me know it is there if I eat to fast and dont chew, Ouchers!!!!

Congratulations :thumbup:!!!