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So i've been doing research since having my kidney stone... apparently we are at risk due to the chemical make up of our urine after surgery...

here's to drinking way more water!

Thank you for sharing. That is good information to have!

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I had my surgery on 6/17 in Mexico. I feel great, no pain, no trouble drinking and keeping it down, but I only lost 6 lbs so far.shouldn't it be more? I see people that lost 10-15 lbs even more in a week. Also I have a 5 month old baby who was 3 months premature so he is actually 2 months and weighs 14 lbs. doctor told me I can't pick him up for a month, only hold him sitting down if someone places him on my lap. It is very difficult not to pick him up, my mom is watching him during the day until my husband comes home from work but I feel terrible that I can't help him at night. Should I really wait that long, or could I pick him up already? Please help...

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I had my surgery on 6/17 in Mexico. I feel great, no pain, no trouble drinking and keeping it down, but I only lost 6 lbs so far.shouldn't it be more? I see people that lost 10-15 lbs even more in a week. Also I have a 5 month old baby who was 3 months premature so he is actually 2 months and weighs 14 lbs. doctor told me I can't pick him up for a month, only hold him sitting down if someone places him on my lap. It is very difficult not to pick him up, my mom is watching him during the day until my husband comes home from work but I feel terrible that I can't help him at night. Should I really wait that long, or could I pick him up already? Please help...

It is actually rare to lose a lot in the first few days. They pump you full of Fluid and you are very swollen on the inside. It takes time to heal. The weight will come. As for lifting your son, you should probably give it a good two weeks - your almost there, and then I would start slow and only pick him up when you have to. You don't want to hurt yourself and go back to the beginning. Most of the stitching is on the inside, and that is still very fragile. It needs time to heal. Congratulations on your baby boy and your new life!

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So i've been doing research since having my kidney stone... apparently we are at risk due to the chemical make up of our urine after surgery...

here's to drinking way more water!

I really think that is my issue with gout too.

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Tomorrow is my one year follow up with my surgeon and NUT. Neither have seen me since early January. I looked back at my logs and realized I was in the 160s when they saw me last. I am now anywhere betwen 132 and 133. scale keeps hovering. I was hoping to be in the 120s by this appt. But damn! I am just so proud of myself I can't be upset by a few lbs. I am a changed woman. Tonight I swam 100 laps in our community pool in an hour. I have always been a strong swimmer and even swam on the swim team up until college, but still I felt like an athlete. I told my hubby I want to buy a waterproof mp3 player and a new beach cruiser as a surgiversary gift for myself. :)

I'm so proud of all of us!

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ALL my bloodwork came back awesome!!!!

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ALL my bloodwork came back awesome!!!!

Way to go Mel! I have some concerns about mine. I see the doc and NUT tomorrow.

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Tomorrow is my one year follow up with my surgeon and NUT. Neither have seen me since early January. I looked back at my logs and realized I was in the 160s when they saw me last. I am now anywhere betwen 132 and 133. scale keeps hovering. I was hoping to be in the 120s by this appt. But damn! I am just so proud of myself I can't be upset by a few lbs. I am a changed woman. Tonight I swam 100 laps in our community pool in an hour. I have always been a strong swimmer and even swam on the swim team up until college, but still I felt like an athlete. I told my hubby I want to buy a waterproof mp3 player and a new beach cruiser as a surgiversary gift for myself. :)

I'm so proud of all of us!

I am looking forward to hearing what they say about losing a bit more moving forward. You have done an AMAZING job and are a star patient. CELEBRATE!

Carol

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TODAY IS MY SURGERVERSARY!! I am down 199.2 pounds. Just couldn't quite make 200, but its hard to be upset because I am so damn proud of all I have accomplished this year. I have never posted pictures before, I am posting them today. So watch for them. What a difference a year makes! WE ROCK!! THANK YOU ALL FOR BEING WITH ME DURING THIS JOURNEY. I WOULD NOT BE HERE WITHOUT EACH ONE OF YOU!

Carol

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My one year appointments went great!! My doctor and my NUT were so proud of me and said not many people get to a normal bmi in one year, especially with a metabolism like mine. I weighed in at 132 at their office. I wish I had gotten to the 120s but am proud regardless. My surgeon doesn't think I have anymore to lose. I asked the a consult with plastic surgery and hr said he thinks the panni / Tummy Tuck will get me easily 5-10 lb loss. I have already had him start documenting my lower back pain and rashes so I can work the insurance route. I have decided if insurance won't pay I'll do self pay. I'm worth it! I haven't purchased a new car in almost 20 years so I'll say it's my new ride. Lol.

I am busting with pride of a job well done. I wish my mom was still alive for me to share...

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TODAY IS MY SURGERVERSARY!! I am down 199.2 pounds. Just couldn't quite make 200, but its hard to be upset because I am so damn proud of all I have accomplished this year. I have never posted pictures before, I am posting them today. So watch for them. What a difference a year makes! WE ROCK!! THANK YOU ALL FOR BEING WITH ME DURING THIS JOURNEY. I WOULD NOT BE HERE WITHOUT EACH ONE OF YOU!

Carol

Happy Surgerversery Carol. you have done so much in the past year and have been a huge supporter for me. i thank you for your friendship.... enjoy your day!!

You Rock!!##

Xxoo

RJ

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My one year appointments went great!! My doctor and my NUT were so proud of me and said not many people get to a normal bmi in one year, especially with a metabolism like mine. I weighed in at 132 at their office. I wish I had gotten to the 120s but am proud regardless. My surgeon doesn't think I have anymore to lose. I asked the a consult with plastic surgery and hr said he thinks the panni / Tummy Tuck will get me easily 5-10 lb loss. I have already had him start documenting my lower back pain and rashes so I can work the insurance route. I have decided if insurance won't pay I'll do self pay. I'm worth it! I haven't purchased a new car in almost 20 years so I'll say it's my new ride. Lol.

I am busting with pride of a job well done. I wish my mom was still alive for me to share...

Congratulations, well done hard work pays off..

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Well today is my surgerversary! Can't believe how far I've come in a year! Secretary at school decided I needed a new ID :)

I see the doctor next week for my 1 year check up

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