07-02-2009, 07:35 PM
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TT Master
Join Date: Jul 2007 |
Location: Arizona |
Surgeon: (Ret.) Alan Newhoff, Phoenix, AZ |
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Take off the weight!
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Originally Posted by darosakim
I have lost 9 pounds and have to loose at least 5 more by next Wednesday.
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I encourage you to stay very focused and cognizant of your requirement to lose those pounds before surgery. THAT is the most important issue. However your mind works, make it work hard on keeping that requirement your UTMOST focus. No matter what.
I've heard stories of people being sent home, and denied the surgery, because they did not meet the requirement to lose weight.
I've heard stories of people having surgery complications because they didn't do the required work before surgery. Complications like a cracked liver, days in ICU due to crisis during surgery. And there are other complications I won't go into that come up.
Do whatever it takes to lose as much weight as possible before surgery. It's the most important thing you can do to protect yourself from complications! So get a handle on the shakes you're consuming, and get straight on exactly what you are to consume before surgery.
The liquid diet is good practice for the reality you'll be facing postop.
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Open Roux-en-Y on October, 2002 - 7 year anniversary is right around the corner
Height: 5'8"
Highest weight: 300 lbs. with a BMI of 45.6 
Current weight: 140-145 lbs. and a size 6/8 with a BMI of 21.7 
Total weight lost after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: 160 lbs. POUNDS!
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