ThinnerTimes - Gastric Bypass Forum, Lap Band Forum, and Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy Forum - Personal Stories http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/ Whether you, a family member, or a friend had a gastric bypass or Lap-BandŽ surgery, share your story with others. en Thu, 09 Sep 2010 07:55:07 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/images/misc/rss.jpg ThinnerTimes - Gastric Bypass Forum, Lap Band Forum, and Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy Forum - Personal Stories http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/ <![CDATA[I'm finally back!]]> http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/personal-stories/50380-im-finally-back.html Mon, 06 Sep 2010 23:29:30 GMT Hi Bypass buddies,
Had my RNY surgery on August 4,2010, but the day after my surgery my husband had a sudden cardiac arrest while sitting in the hospital with me. He was quickly revived sith the use of an AED, but I didn't get to see him for two days. I ended up staying in the hospital 3 days because I ran into the hallway door trying to get help for dear hubby. I also had my gallbladder removed and a hiatal hernia repair at the same time. We are both home and progressing well. He has a pacer/defibrillator implanted and is doing really well.
I have not been able to exercise as much as I would like and am really just getting over the soreness. I went in the hospital weighing 256 lbs. and as of this morning I weighed 221lb. YAAAAAA Me!!! I'm trying really hard to eat right and exercise everyday.
The best part is, the worst id behind me. Let the journey begin!!!
Ginnye:)
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]]> Personal Stories ginnye http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/personal-stories/50380-im-finally-back.html Hey there was a 1 in front of my weight this morning! http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/personal-stories/50374-hey-there-1-front-my-weight-morning.html Mon, 06 Sep 2010 19:52:47 GMT It may change tomorrow with daily fluctuations but as for this AM I am in wonderland!!!!!! It feels amazing!! I had a WOW moment this week. I had a Dr. appointment (not with my surgeon) and the nurse used the REGUALR cuff on me for my BP!!!. I was busting out of the large cuff three months... It may change tomorrow with daily fluctuations but as for this AM I am in wonderland!!!!!! It feels amazing!!

I had a WOW moment this week. I had a Dr. appointment (not with my surgeon) and the nurse used the REGUALR cuff on me for my BP!!!. I was busting out of the large cuff three months ago. WOW! ]]> Personal Stories Deb140 http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/personal-stories/50374-hey-there-1-front-my-weight-morning.html happy http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/personal-stories/50255-happy.html Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:43:56 GMT It is so amazing to me how wonderful this WLS journey has been for me. I have had my ups and downs but all and all I have no regrets. I am almost 4 months out and have lost 75 pounds. have went from a 2 xl shirt and a size 20-22 pants to a large shirt and a size 12 pants. And I now have so much... It is so amazing to me how wonderful this WLS journey has been for me. I have had my ups and downs but all and all I have no regrets. I am almost 4 months out and have lost 75 pounds. have went from a 2 xl shirt and a size 20-22 pants to a large shirt and a size 12 pants. And I now have so much energy and no more aches and pains that come from being 279 pounds. I am loving my new life and just wanted to share my happiness with people that can relate to this wonderful feeling.:) ]]> Personal Stories peaches1 http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/personal-stories/50255-happy.html Interesting Article / Stupid Comments http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/personal-stories/50223-interesting-article-stupid-comments.html Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:53:29 GMT She drops 100 pounds, gains new world - CNN.com (http://www.cnn.com/2010/LIVING/09/02/tf.lost.100.pounds.fat/index.html?hpt=T2) While this person did not have WLS, it was interesting as far as how we see different things before and after loosing weight. But the comments at the bottom... I... She drops 100 pounds, gains new world - CNN.com

While this person did not have WLS, it was interesting as far as how we see different things before and after loosing weight.

But the comments at the bottom... I need to just stop reading comments when I find an interesting article. They make me so mad. I know getting on there and posting something will do no good... but the cyber backbone so many idiots have is just frustrating! ]]> Personal Stories RainInVa http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/personal-stories/50223-interesting-article-stupid-comments.html Tailbone.....HELP! http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/personal-stories/50214-tailbone-help.html Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:34:56 GMT Okay so I have noticed that since I have lost weight sitting can be sometimes painful but it seems to be getting worse. The other day I decided to feel around my butt and I can litterally feel my tailbone it is the weirdest thing in the entire world not to mention painful. Anyways my question... Okay so I have noticed that since I have lost weight sitting can be sometimes painful but it seems to be getting worse. The other day I decided to feel around my butt and I can litterally feel my tailbone it is the weirdest thing in the entire world not to mention painful. Anyways my question is.....Can I do something to help with the pain? Is this normal?


thanks in advance
Heather ]]> Personal Stories Heathere126 http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/personal-stories/50214-tailbone-help.html Adventures with the Post Surgery Boyfriend http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/personal-stories/50105-adventures-post-surgery-boyfriend.html Mon, 30 Aug 2010 21:45:38 GMT Ok. So 5 Months out of my surgery I met my current bf...I was about 190 lbs, he was a beautiful 160. We are both young in our early 20s. And I was shy about getting NAKED with a guy and one my own age was even worse..I am used to dating guys in there early to mid 30s. The Reason this was sooo scary... Ok. So 5 Months out of my surgery I met my current bf...I was about 190 lbs, he was a beautiful 160. We are both young in our early 20s. And I was shy about getting NAKED with a guy and one my own age was even worse..I am used to dating guys in there early to mid 30s. The Reason this was sooo scary was my stomach droops (see pics) and has alot of extra skin as many of you know this happens and it seems older men are better at understanding this and don't mind it so much. So anyway back on track, the first time we slept together it was like he didn't even notice, I think he was too excited about the sex... 5 months later and 40 lbs lighter, He notices my stomach, Of course I HAD TO open my big mouth and asked what he thought of my body. Out he Blurts "Eh your stomach kinda looks like my ___ sack" I will spare you the minor detail...OMG! I was hurt but it was kinda true so I laughed...NOW every time I look at my self in the mirror I almost burst into laughter at such a thought. The news about my dear bf is 5 months later and he went from the beautiful 160 to a cute and cuddly 235 so he says he cant be to obsessed with my tummy if he has Man Boobs. Love is great I can see past his squeezable man boobs and he can see past my tummy sack... I guess one of these days he will start working out and I will start saving for plastic surgery hehe...Oh well this is a story for the ages Guy meets girl , girl loses weight, Guy finds it...the two find Love. :D:D:D ]]> Personal Stories DIGITRIX http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/personal-stories/50105-adventures-post-surgery-boyfriend.html Last few suckers !!!! Arghhhh http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/personal-stories/50104-last-few-suckers-arghhhh.html Mon, 30 Aug 2010 21:07:18 GMT Why are the LAST pounds to come off the hardest :mad: 11 poxy pounds ... after losing 115 !!!!!!!!!!!!! Do u think they will come off ... NO !!!!!!!!!!!! I am happy and soooo grateful where I am and I love whom I am now , love the clothes , love the energy and so on ... But Ive come this far... Why are the LAST pounds to come off the hardest :mad:
11 poxy pounds ... after losing 115 !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Do u think they will come off ... NO !!!!!!!!!!!!
I am happy and soooo grateful where I am and I love whom I am now , love the clothes , love the energy and so on ...

But Ive come this far I want to finish this journey and HIT my goal ..
My surgeon had no goal for me and when I seen my dietician last month he was sooo chuffed and said I was of his most successful bandster .
And If I wasnt to loose another pound it didnt matter ... HIS WORDS WERE ITS NOT ABOUT BEING THIN SARA ! ITS ABOUT BEING HEALTHY ! AND YOUR THERE !!!
Yes thats all fab ... but 11 pounds come on .... not alot to ask huh :confused:
OK before I sound ungrateful Im not I know millions of overweight people would love to have wls and carnt .
Any ideas guys how to get these last 11 suckers off !!!!!!!!

Cheers and much luv as always

Sas x
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]]> Personal Stories sassy37 http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/personal-stories/50104-last-few-suckers-arghhhh.html I hit my goal weight! http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/personal-stories/50098-i-hit-my-goal-weight.html Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19:29:28 GMT Well I finally hit my original goal of 160 on Aug. 26 but now I would like to lose atleast 20 more. It feels so good to say I am at 160! I went from 274 size 22 in pants to 160 size 11 in pants in just 9 months! Had to share to wonderful news!:D Well I finally hit my original goal of 160 on Aug. 26 but now I would like to lose atleast 20 more. It feels so good to say I am at 160! I went from 274 size 22 in pants to 160 size 11 in pants in just 9 months! Had to share to wonderful news!:D ]]> Personal Stories Heathere126 http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/personal-stories/50098-i-hit-my-goal-weight.html Hopeful for a date soon http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/personal-stories/50059-hopeful-date-soon.html Mon, 30 Aug 2010 10:48:09 GMT I was suppose to have surgery back on Aug 16, it was posponed due to a irregular chest x-ray and CAT scan. Here I am today going in for another Bi-opsy of my enlarged lymph nodes near my lungs. I am certainly hoping for the best- and hopeful for a surgery date real soon. This chest x-ray was... I was suppose to have surgery back on Aug 16, it was posponed due to a irregular chest x-ray and CAT scan. Here I am today going in for another Bi-opsy of my enlarged lymph nodes near my lungs. I am certainly hoping for the best- and hopeful for a surgery date real soon. This chest x-ray was done at the last minute because my surgeon thought the one I had in Jan was just a little out dated and wanted a current one. I am very glad he asked for it.

It has been very frustrating being on this "roller coaster" ride. Things change with a drop of a hat. I have always been a person who rolls with the punches, but it does wear you down over time.

Now I am very anxious for my surgery. Three years ago I started looking into this procedure after my primary dcotor brought it up at my visit with him. I wasn't sure if it was for me, and my husband made it clear that he did not not want me to do it.(his lack of knowledge about it) I still went to the seminars and even met with the surgeon and started the program-they said it would take about a year to complete. I thought the more I knew would allow me to make a correct desicion.

I have had many road blocks that I needed to get thru-
My insurance provider changed-so went the coverage for this surgery. It wasn't until a few years later when the insurance provider changed again-now covered.

My parents were very sick and I lost both of them within the last three years. I am very proud that I could care for them when they needed me. Now I am on my journey to become healthier.

It is time for me-I tell my husband that it is all about me now. So things are different now with my husband too. Back in April I brought up the subject that I was going to look into surgery again. I had been trying so hard to get healthly with diet & excercise but wasn't able to accomplish much of a change. I was a diabetic now on medicine, my blood pressure was still high, and other medical issues. My husband went with me to every seminar and appointment-now this was different than the last time I started the program. I believe in order to get the most support-you need to bring your support person with you so that they understand first hand. This has made a huge difference- I am that much closer to my husband as well. We are doing this together-only I am the patient.

Wish me luck today for my bi-opsy. This is just one more obstacle to get around.:rolleyes: ]]> Personal Stories cbsweet http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/personal-stories/50059-hopeful-date-soon.html How do we know if we have lost too much weight too fast? http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/personal-stories/50035-how-do-we-know-if-we-have-lost-too-much-weight-too-fast.html Sun, 29 Aug 2010 14:12:07 GMT As my title suggest I am a little concerned. I weighed 268 last Oct. I had my surgery on Dec. 3rd. weighing 332 and today I weighed myself at 179. I have a doctors appointment on Dec. 1st, but I am a bit worried. The doctor and I thought the weight loss would slow down around 200 but I keep... As my title suggest I am a little concerned. I weighed 268 last Oct. I had my surgery on Dec. 3rd. weighing 332 and today I weighed myself at 179. I have a doctors appointment on Dec. 1st, but I am a bit worried. The doctor and I thought the weight loss would slow down around 200 but I keep losing. I never would of thought I would ever complain about losing too much weight, weird, but I am just concerned that's all. ]]> Personal Stories sppollock http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/personal-stories/50035-how-do-we-know-if-we-have-lost-too-much-weight-too-fast.html 1st day of 3 week pre-op diet http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/personal-stories/49744-1st-day-3-week-pre-op-diet.html Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:19:05 GMT Today is day 1 of my 3 week pre-op diet! I can have a few things to eat and 2 shakes a day. Much better than the pure liquid, but 3 weeks seems like a long time. Not being able to eat is stressful to me and the nerves of the surgery make it much worse. Plus, I have still not told my employer... Today is day 1 of my 3 week pre-op diet! I can have a few things to eat and 2 shakes a day. Much better than the pure liquid, but 3 weeks seems like a long time.

Not being able to eat is stressful to me and the nerves of the surgery make it much worse. Plus, I have still not told my employer and have to do so (long story) but will do so later this week.

I entertain customers a great deal at lunch and dinner; 3 lunch meetings this week and a dinner....should be interesting. Wonder how many grilled chicken salads I can eat in one week??

Hang in there everyone :) ]]> Personal Stories ncblueyes http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/personal-stories/49744-1st-day-3-week-pre-op-diet.html <![CDATA[Had a beautiful discussion with my wife today about "what if the worst case..."]]> http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/personal-stories/49697-had-beautiful-discussion-my-wife-today-about-what-if-worst-case.html Mon, 23 Aug 2010 07:38:19 GMT We laid in bed and she expressed her fears about loosing me should the worst case scenario happen. I re-iterated it is a risk we have to be aware of and face going in. No pretending. Estimates I have read are about 1 in 100 mortality rate. My doctor actually quotes a bit higher than that though... We laid in bed and she expressed her fears about loosing me should the worst case scenario happen.

I re-iterated it is a risk we have to be aware of and face going in. No pretending. Estimates I have read are about 1 in 100 mortality rate. My doctor actually quotes a bit higher than that though he has never had anyone pass away.

We talked and cried and laughed. I explained again that with my back injury I am in the worst condition I have ever been in. I have always been big, but active and surprisingly in shape despite my size. Now I feel like I am dying inside. I have lost muscle and gained fat. While I am not any bigger than I have been in the past, I feel an extra hundred pounds over weight. I deal with chronic back pain that has taken so much of my life from me and left me reliant on pain medicine just to get by in a mostly sedentary lifestyle.

I expressed to her how much she meant to me. How much her love has impacted my life. I have talked before about how I had a very abusive child hood. I told her as I have in the past I would not change one thing. Not one nightmare I lived through if it meant I would not have ended up in her life, in her arms, and in her heart. I encouraged her that if something did happen I want her to find someone else that she can be happy with. My biggest wish is that if I would leave this world behind she would find someone else she could share it with. Nothing could take away the experiences we have had or the love we have shared.

If the worst would come about, I am at peace with that. I know I have lived a good life and effected people in positive ways that has changed their lives for the better. Obviously I do not want to leave my friends or family early, but I know that without the help this surgery can give me, I will not live to a nice old age anyway, and if I do, I would have zero quality of life.

I really do feel quite confident all will be well, but I am glad we had this talk. I will do my 7 day liquid diet without cheating to do my part in making sure the surgery is a success, and I know my doctor will do his job. My wife will be there making me walk before I am even fully conscious because she is a nurse and won't want any risk of blood clots and she will be sticking that breathing thing in my face way more than I would like. And if all that goes just right and complications are still in the cards, then I will know that she knows my feelings. ]]> Personal Stories Gadabout http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/personal-stories/49697-had-beautiful-discussion-my-wife-today-about-what-if-worst-case.html NEVER had a stall in my weight loss. Is it possible to hit goal without a stall? http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/personal-stories/49627-never-had-stall-my-weight-loss-possible-hit-goal-without-stall.html Sat, 21 Aug 2010 12:53:13 GMT I am at 5 months and lost a total of 73.5 lbs and have constantly lost every single week. I don't always get in my 60 - 70 grams of protein in or 64 oz of water each day. I don't exercise every day. But I do weight resistant training, eat only protein, fruit and vegetables. I do not touch bread, rice, potatoes, processed food, sugar, soda, alcohol, crackers, ect....

Is there anyone out there that reached their goal without ever having a stall? Each week I think I will have a stall because I constantly read where it is apart of the process so I am mentally prepared for it but it just never happens! ]]> Personal Stories Jodi http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/personal-stories/49627-never-had-stall-my-weight-loss-possible-hit-goal-without-stall.html Dream or Nightmare http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/personal-stories/49616-dream-nightmare.html Sat, 21 Aug 2010 00:12:39 GMT I figured since I am still out of work due to the surgery I was going to take advantage of the luxury and take a nap. So what happens … I have this weird dream with the juiciest cheeseburger ever :eek: (including lettuce, tomatoes and other toppings) It was so real I could actually taste the food. That is the only thing I could see. I woke up so frustrated because today it has been the first day I woke up hungry. Hopefully this will not be a reoccurring dream. Did you have any dreams like that? Do they do away eventually? ]]> Personal Stories Nera http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/personal-stories/49616-dream-nightmare.html Lapband Surgery 8/16/10 - DONE http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/personal-stories/49545-lapband-surgery-8-16-10-done.html Thu, 19 Aug 2010 16:32:17 GMT Hi everyone. Had my Lapbad surgery on Monday 8/16/10, stayed overnight and got home Tuesday. I am feeling fantastic!!! The pain has not been bad for me - more discomfort and soreness than pain. I quit taking the pain medicine yesterday afternoon and am now just taking liquid tylenol. I... Hi everyone. Had my Lapbad surgery on Monday 8/16/10, stayed overnight and got home Tuesday. I am feeling fantastic!!!

The pain has not been bad for me - more discomfort and soreness than pain. I quit taking the pain medicine yesterday afternoon and am now just taking liquid tylenol.

I did the pre-op diet for 2 weeks (2-3 protein shakes; 3 oz chicken or tuna/ 2x day; 1/2 c veg / 2x day; salad greens and lots of water). I was lucky and was not too hungry during that time. I was having alot of stress at work and home and working late so I could get caught up before being off - was pretty exhaused before surgery. Even with all this going on - unbelievably I lost 21 lbs in those two pre-op diet weeks.

Surgery went well. For the 24 hours after surgery was only allowed 2 oz of water every 4 hours. That 2 oz was precious to me. Even spilled about 3/4 oz once - left evidence on my tray and asked for replacement - LOL.

For my post-op 2 week diet, I am now on CLEAR liquids: water, broth, SF jello, 1 SF popsicle and FULL liquids; Protien shake (working up to 2 a day) and once a day SF yogurt and LF cream soup). Getting ready to have the LF cream soap for first time.

My target weight loss is 125 lbs. I knew coming home from hospital I could have a gain from all the gas - which I did and was not expecting any loss this week. I weighed this morning and I was down 2 more lbs since surgery making my total weight loss now 23 lbs.

My BMI has gone from 52 to 48 already.

Our monthly support group is tonight and I am planning to have my daughter drive me. I don't want to miss it since I have been going to every meeting since I started this journey in February. The support groups really help.

I know this is going to be a long hard journey but I have made this a top priority in my life and I am going to try my hardest to stay on track and follow the rules.

I hope my info will help others.

Jo-Anne ]]> Personal Stories Jo-Anne http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/personal-stories/49545-lapband-surgery-8-16-10-done.html