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02-03-2006, 01:10 PM
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Location: Jersey, Channel Islands |
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I'm post op and i'm home!!!!!!
Had my op last Saturday and flew home today.
I started an advised pre-op diet 2 weeks before the big day.Day of the op they had me on the scales and i'd lost 8 kilos! I was gobsmacked...lol.
My surgeon has been an absolute darling throughout, and so supportive.
As for the adjustment...well i've just never been so aware of my stomach before....so many different sensations! Prior to surgery i always drank 2 litres of water a day....but my god 2 litres of fluid generally is such a challenge now. I figure don't run before i can walk, and just build it up day by day.
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Jules
surgery 28th Jan 2006.
Pre-op 238
Goal 135
Current 124
Original BMI 42
Current BMI 22.3
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02-03-2006, 01:21 PM
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TT Master
Join Date: Feb 2005 |
Location: Southbay area |
Surgeon: Dr. Mueller |
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Welcome to the LoSINg side Jules, glad you made it safe. OK clear this up for me 8 Kilos is how much in pounds. Is it 17 pounds? Taking a wild guess. Water is an issue for everyone when you first get out, it is a process you develop with time. Keep us posted, nice to see you back.
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02-03-2006, 01:26 PM
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TT Master
Join Date: Feb 2005 |
Location: San Diego |
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Jules,
Welcome back, glad you're home and keep doing well. Sip the water!
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7/19/05 Lap RNY Dr.Callery
Just call me SisterBear! 
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02-03-2006, 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Bypassingme619
Welcome to the LoSINg side Jules, glad you made it safe. OK clear this up for me 8 Kilos is how much in pounds. Is it 17 pounds? Taking a wild guess. Water is an issue for everyone when you first get out, it is a process you develop with time. Keep us posted, nice to see you back.
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Hi Denise...2.2 pounds to a kilo i think...so 17 sounds about right.
And good to be back, thanks
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Jules
surgery 28th Jan 2006.
Pre-op 238
Goal 135
Current 124
Original BMI 42
Current BMI 22.3
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02-03-2006, 01:46 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2006 |
Location: Jersey, Channel Islands |
Age: 47 |
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Jules,
Welcome back, glad you're home and keep doing well. Sip the water!
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Hi Nancy
Thanks for the welcome back. As for sipping! Such a big change for me, so used to gulping...lol...but i'm adjusting.
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Jules
surgery 28th Jan 2006.
Pre-op 238
Goal 135
Current 124
Original BMI 42
Current BMI 22.3
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02-03-2006, 02:19 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2005 |
Location: New Orleans, LA |
Age: 40 |
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Congrats on the first step to your new life. It gets better every day. 
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 Michelle
Start 252/Low 137/Goal142/Current 149 (gained twelve pounds since summer )
LAP RNY 1-19-06
"We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars."[/FONT]
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02-03-2006, 03:48 PM
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TT Master
Join Date: Sep 2005 |
Location: FLORIDA |
Posts: 3,357 |
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Welcome back safe and sound. Now the fun starts. I wish you the best of luck and keep us posted.
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 DYANN
Lap RNY 1/4/06....
46/ 19.8/23.5 BMI's 167.9 pounds gone forever as of 9/12/07 116.3%to goal
294.4/ 126.5/150
5' 7''
Jupiter, Florida
Dr. Jefferson Vaughan: GBP
Dr. P Duddly Giles: Plastic surgeon TT/BL 03.20.2007
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02-03-2006, 04:47 PM
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TT Master
Join Date: Jan 2006 |
Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan |
Surgeon: Dr Randal Baker; Dr Ronald Ford (TT/BL) |
Start Weight: 359 |
Current Weight: 150 |
Goal Weight: 150 |
Age: 53 |
Posts: 7,907 |
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Welcome to the Loser's Side!
Welcome back home, Jules! I bet you are so glad to be back home. As my Dr told me post-op sip, walk, rest, then repeat. Sounds easy but that sipping part is a bear! I'm just 4 days post-op so I know the struggle to get those fluids down. Don't stress about it, though, it will come.
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~Beth~
Little Victories; Grand Rapids, MI
Bariatric Support Group
Diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, high cholesterol,
peripheral vein disease, joint pain and 210 lbs GONE!!
Century Club: July 3, 2006
ONE-derland: Dec. 22, 2006
Double Century: May 29, 2007
Goal: June 15, 2008
Lap RNY: 1/30/06-Dr Randal Baker
TT/BL: 09/21/07-Dr Ronald Ford
PS Revisions: 04/29/08-Dr Ronald Ford
Gallbladder: 05/14/08-Dr Randal Baker
Emergency surgery (Intussusception): 02/29/09-Dr James Foote
"...if we pay attention to the fact that we can move,
breathe, feel, laugh, cry and notice sunsets,
there IS cause for joy."
- Geneen Roth
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02-03-2006, 05:53 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2005 |
Location: Washington State |
Age: 47 |
Posts: 566 |
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Welcome to the flip side Jules !
Take care of yerself hon.. this is the hard part now but it will get easier!
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02-03-2006, 06:27 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jan 2006 |
Location: Jersey, Channel Islands |
Age: 47 |
Posts: 196 |
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Thanks for all the good wishes everyone. Any and all advice gratefully received. I'm just so glad i found this site before i had my op, it's a great source of support.
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Jules
surgery 28th Jan 2006.
Pre-op 238
Goal 135
Current 124
Original BMI 42
Current BMI 22.3
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