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1a. Re: quick question
From: Samantha
1b. Re: quick question
From: Kelly
1c. Re: quick question
From: lawanda davis
1d. Re: quick question
From: Sara VanMullekom
2a. Re: Please help with a quick survey
From: George & Siri
2b. Re: Please help with a quick survey
From: AlLee Watkins
2c. Re: Please help with a quick survey
From: AlLee Watkins
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1a. Re: quick question
Posted by: "Samantha" samantha.reser@gmail.com usafwifemomof3
Date: Thu Oct 15, 2009 10:25 am ((PDT))
My doctor wanted me to lose 20 lbs before the surgery.. He said because if
you lose weight, your liver loses weight also and it makes it easier on them
because the liver sits on top of everything they have to get to. A lighter
liver makes for an easier surgery. But I only lost about 5 lbs. He put me
on an Adkins type diet and I didn't exercise. Some was better than none I
guess because he went ahead and did the surgery. I only had 2 weeks to do
it though.
.
Samantha
From: afterweightlosssurgery@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:afterweightlosssurgery@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Brenda
Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 9:49 AM
To: afterweightloss
Subject: [After Weight Loss Surgery] quick question
I'm in a bit of a bind now. I went through the six month nutrition program
and was told they present everything to the doctor and then call with a
surgery date...probably at the first of the year. I was a bit disappointed,
but excited that I had gotten that far. Well, that was before I didn't hear
from them for two weeks and then got the phone call. The doctor isn't happy
with my progress. He says I haven't lost enough weight and I don't have an
exercise program. Well, duh. I told him up front that due to medical
issues, I really can't exercise. I am hoping that the surgery will help
with that. I'm really not making excuses here and don't know what to think.
I had to pay out of pocket for the nutrition program so I asked and talked
about everything with him because I can't afford just to do that, and now
I'm not sure what to do. Was anybody else unable to work out before
surgery.
brenda
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1b. Re: quick question
Posted by: "Kelly" kdies@verizon.net kellone2
Date: Thu Oct 15, 2009 10:44 am ((PDT))
My doctor didn't require any thing before surgery. Neither did my insurance, just to follow a 6 month supervised diet with my PCP that was all. So I lucked out there!
Kelly
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From: "Samantha" <samantha.reser@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:25:16
To: <afterweightlosssurgery@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: RE: [After Weight Loss Surgery] quick question
My doctor wanted me to lose 20 lbs before the surgery.. He said because if
you lose weight, your liver loses weight also and it makes it easier on them
because the liver sits on top of everything they have to get to. A lighter
liver makes for an easier surgery. But I only lost about 5 lbs. He put me
on an Adkins type diet and I didn't exercise. Some was better than none I
guess because he went ahead and did the surgery. I only had 2 weeks to do
it though.
..
Samantha
From: afterweightlosssurgery@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:afterweightlosssurgery@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Brenda
Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 9:49 AM
To: afterweightloss
Subject: [After Weight Loss Surgery] quick question
I'm in a bit of a bind now. I went through the six month nutrition program
and was told they present everything to the doctor and then call with a
surgery date...probably at the first of the year. I was a bit disappointed,
but excited that I had gotten that far. Well, that was before I didn't hear
from them for two weeks and then got the phone call. The doctor isn't happy
with my progress. He says I haven't lost enough weight and I don't have an
exercise program. Well, duh. I told him up front that due to medical
issues, I really can't exercise. I am hoping that the surgery will help
with that. I'm really not making excuses here and don't know what to think.
I had to pay out of pocket for the nutrition program so I asked and talked
about everything with him because I can't afford just to do that, and now
I'm not sure what to do. Was anybody else unable to work out before
surgery.
brenda
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1c. Re: quick question
Posted by: "lawanda davis" lilbitspanky@yahoo.com lilbitspanky
Date: Thu Oct 15, 2009 11:13 am ((PDT))
Hi. I had to do a 3 month diet, which i also paid for. Then my paperwork was summited for approval. It then got lost. I got very disallusioned. After a month and tons of phone calls. A date was set. Then went on a 10 day diet Lost 10 pounds and shrunk my liver. Started walking at 10 min intervals. Doc wanted at least 30 minutes a day. I had rny on feb 17th. Have lost 100 pounds. Try to keep chin up and dont give up. Be vigalant and pray! god bless!
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From: Brenda <brendac313@yahoo.com>
To: "afterweightloss" <afterweightlosssurgery@yahoogroups.com>
Date: Thu, Oct 15, 2009 07:49 AM
Subject: [After Weight Loss Surgery] quick question
I'm in a bit of a bind now. I went through the six month nutrition program and was told they present everything to the doctor and then call with a surgery date...probably at the first of the year. I was a bit disappointed, but excited that I had gotten that far. Well, that was before I didn't hear from them for two weeks and then got the phone call. The doctor isn't happy with my progress. He says I haven't lost enough weight and I don't have an exercise program. Well, duh. I told him up front that due to medical issues, I really can't exercise. I am hoping that the surgery will help with that. I'm really not making excuses here and don't know what to think. I had to pay out of pocket for the nutrition program so I asked and talked about everything with him because I can't afford just to do that, and now I'm not sure what to do. Was anybody else unable to work out before surgery.
brenda
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1d. Re: quick question
Posted by: "Sara VanMullekom" SaraVanM1@charter.net saravanmullekom
Date: Thu Oct 15, 2009 12:34 pm ((PDT))
I was very lucky, my insurance company did not require a 6 month weight. My doctor did require me to loose weight before my last pre-op appt. I lost 3 lbs. He then said start the 10day liquid diet and if I didn't loose more weight he would cancel my surgery date. I lost 12 pounds and stuck to that liquid diet!!! I had surgery on May 26th 2009. I weighed 233 and have lost 70 lbs. went from a size 20 to a size 6-8. It was so worth it. Hang in there, I haven't felt this good in 10 years!!! Sara
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From: lawanda davis
To: afterweightlosssurgery@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, October 16, 2009 5:12 AM
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] quick question
Hi. I had to do a 3 month diet, which i also paid for. Then my paperwork was summited for approval. It then got lost. I got very disallusioned. After a month and tons of phone calls. A date was set. Then went on a 10 day diet Lost 10 pounds and shrunk my liver. Started walking at 10 min intervals. Doc wanted at least 30 minutes a day. I had rny on feb 17th. Have lost 100 pounds. Try to keep chin up and dont give up. Be vigalant and pray! god bless!
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------Original Message------
From: Brenda <brendac313@yahoo.com>
To: "afterweightloss" <afterweightlosssurgery@yahoogroups.com>
Date: Thu, Oct 15, 2009 07:49 AM
Subject: [After Weight Loss Surgery] quick question
I'm in a bit of a bind now. I went through the six month nutrition program and was told they present everything to the doctor and then call with a surgery date...probably at the first of the year. I was a bit disappointed, but excited that I had gotten that far. Well, that was before I didn't hear from them for two weeks and then got the phone call. The doctor isn't happy with my progress. He says I haven't lost enough weight and I don't have an exercise program. Well, duh. I told him up front that due to medical issues, I really can't exercise. I am hoping that the surgery will help with that. I'm really not making excuses here and don't know what to think. I had to pay out of pocket for the nutrition program so I asked and talked about everything with him because I can't afford just to do that, and now I'm not sure what to do. Was anybody else unable to work out before surgery.
brenda
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2a. Re: Please help with a quick survey
Posted by: "George & Siri" slgpo2008@gmail.com sirilisa1
Date: Thu Oct 15, 2009 12:20 pm ((PDT))
Hope this helps.
Siri
DS 01-15-07
276 pounds 123 pounds – now 138 to 140 pounds
From: afterweightlosssurgery@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:afterweightlosssurgery@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of AlLee
Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 10:55 PM
To: afterweightlosssurgery@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Please help with a quick survey
Hello,
My name is AlLee and I am new to the group. I had surgery in 2000. I am
currently writing a research paper on obesity surgery for Composition 2 and
would like input from you all.
Please reply to this post with you answers or email to
edallee32086@yahoo.com <mailto:edallee32086%40yahoo.com> .
Thank you in advance.
Obesity Surgery Questionaire
1. What type of surgery did you have? Biliopancreatic Diversion with
Duodenal Switch BPD/DS
2. How long ago was your surgery? 7 ½ years
3. What has been your biggest challenge since the surgery? Keeping up with
vitamins and minerals – seem to have more problems with potassium
4. How much weight have you lost? 150
5. Did you have any obesity related diseases before your surgery? If so and
you feel comfortable telling me, please list them. Two (2) heart attacks,
fatty liver in danger of going into failure, diabetes type II, and
6. How did the surgery affect these diseases or help to control them?
Diabetes is completely gone. Liver is completely normal. Still have heart
disease, but it has not gotten any worse – has remained the same – no
incidence of heart failure or problems since.
7. Did you have any side effects from the surgery? With the DS, besides not
absorbing fats, vitamins and minerals, have severe loose stool. Sometimes,
depending on what I eat, it can be almost like water or very oily, so I do
have to take a prescription when I travel or sometimes to just to harden the
stool.
8. What might you list as short and long term effect from the surgery? I
have such a great quality of life. I loved having the DS because I can eat
anything I want – chocolate, cheeseburgers, pizza without any repercussions
except for the little problem with stool. But, I tend to eat stuff like
that on the weekends when I know I don't have to go work.
9. What are some steps you use for management of your procedure? Take daily
multivitamins/mineral and potassium supplement, and I take diphenoxyl (sic)
when necessary for the loose stool. I still watch my diet and do light
exercise and/or walking on a regular basis. I have kept the weight off – I
wear a size 10, some 8s and feel pretty darn good for an almost 54 year old
granny.
10. How has your life changed since your surgery? With all the health issues
I had I don't believe I would be here today – believe most likely, I would
have died. I was in such poor physical condition that I couldn't walk up
steps without puffing, couldn't get up off the floor without holding onto a
chair. Now, I get on the floor, roll around, crawl chasing my
grandchildren. I walk up two huge flights of steps every morning to get to
the top of the Rapid Transit station (a rail system) to go to work without
even breaking a sweat or losing my breath. My only regret is that I didn't
do it sooner – I could have probably avoided having 2 heart attacks, the
diabetes, and now still having problems with my knees due to the large
amount of extra weight they used to carry – cartilage damage in both.
Please list any additional comments or share your story here. I am so happy
with my life and being able to watch my grandchildren grown up, the DS
surgery literally gave me a second chance at life so I enjoy each and every
day.
Thank you again.
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2b. Re: Please help with a quick survey
Posted by: "AlLee Watkins" edallee32086@yahoo.com edallee32086
Date: Thu Oct 15, 2009 1:59 pm ((PDT))
Thank you for your attendance. Sounds like you really are enjoying life now. I know the surgery changed my life and I am so greatful.
AlLee
--- On Thu, 10/15/09, George & Siri <slgpo2008@gmail.com> wrote:
From: George & Siri <slgpo2008@gmail.com>
Subject: RE: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Please help with a quick survey
To: afterweightlosssurgery@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, October 15, 2009, 7:20 PM
Hope this helps.
Siri
DS 01-15-07
276 pounds 123 pounds – now 138 to 140 pounds
From: afterweightlosssurg ery@yahoogroups. com
[mailto:afterweightlosssurg ery@yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of AlLee
Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 10:55 PM
To: afterweightlosssurg ery@yahoogroups. com
Subject: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Please help with a quick survey
Hello,
My name is AlLee and I am new to the group. I had surgery in 2000. I am
currently writing a research paper on obesity surgery for Composition 2 and
would like input from you all.
Please reply to this post with you answers or email to
edallee32086@ yahoo.com <mailto:edallee3208 6%40yahoo. com> .
Thank you in advance.
Obesity Surgery Questionaire
1. What type of surgery did you have? Biliopancreatic Diversion with
Duodenal Switch BPD/DS
2. How long ago was your surgery? 7 ½ years
3. What has been your biggest challenge since the surgery? Keeping up with
vitamins and minerals – seem to have more problems with potassium
4. How much weight have you lost? 150
5. Did you have any obesity related diseases before your surgery? If so and
you feel comfortable telling me, please list them. Two (2) heart attacks,
fatty liver in danger of going into failure, diabetes type II, and
6. How did the surgery affect these diseases or help to control them?
Diabetes is completely gone. Liver is completely normal. Still have heart
disease, but it has not gotten any worse – has remained the same – no
incidence of heart failure or problems since.
7. Did you have any side effects from the surgery? With the DS, besides not
absorbing fats, vitamins and minerals, have severe loose stool. Sometimes,
depending on what I eat, it can be almost like water or very oily, so I do
have to take a prescription when I travel or sometimes to just to harden the
stool.
8. What might you list as short and long term effect from the surgery? I
have such a great quality of life. I loved having the DS because I can eat
anything I want – chocolate, cheeseburgers, pizza without any repercussions
except for the little problem with stool. But, I tend to eat stuff like
that on the weekends when I know I don't have to go work.
9. What are some steps you use for management of your procedure? Take daily
multivitamins/ mineral and potassium supplement, and I take diphenoxyl (sic)
when necessary for the loose stool. I still watch my diet and do light
exercise and/or walking on a regular basis. I have kept the weight off – I
wear a size 10, some 8s and feel pretty darn good for an almost 54 year old
granny.
10. How has your life changed since your surgery? With all the health issues
I had I don't believe I would be here today – believe most likely, I would
have died. I was in such poor physical condition that I couldn't walk up
steps without puffing, couldn't get up off the floor without holding onto a
chair. Now, I get on the floor, roll around, crawl chasing my
grandchildren. I walk up two huge flights of steps every morning to get to
the top of the Rapid Transit station (a rail system) to go to work without
even breaking a sweat or losing my breath. My only regret is that I didn't
do it sooner – I could have probably avoided having 2 heart attacks, the
diabetes, and now still having problems with my knees due to the large
amount of extra weight they used to carry – cartilage damage in both.
Please list any additional comments or share your story here. I am so happy
with my life and being able to watch my grandchildren grown up, the DS
surgery literally gave me a second chance at life so I enjoy each and every
day.
Thank you again.
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2c. Re: Please help with a quick survey
Posted by: "AlLee Watkins" edallee32086@yahoo.com edallee32086
Date: Thu Oct 15, 2009 2:00 pm ((PDT))
Thank you for your attendance with my questionaire. Good luck on your journey. I know you will succeed.
AlLee
--- On Thu, 10/15/09, Cheeks7514@aol.com <Cheeks7514@aol.com> wrote:
From: Cheeks7514@aol.com <Cheeks7514@aol.com>
Subject: Re: [After Weight Loss Surgery] Re: Please help with a quick survey
To: afterweightlosssurgery@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, October 15, 2009, 3:47 PM
PRAISE God for the Roses. THANK God for the thorns.
In a message dated 10/14/2009 11:10:46 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
edallee32086@ yahoo.com writes:
1. What type of surgery did you have? > RNY
> 2. How long ago was your surgery? JUNNE 2009
> 3. What has been your biggest challenge since the surgery? NOT DRINKING
30 MINUTES BEFORE AND AFTER EATTING. MY THURST IS UNQUENCHABLE.
>
> 4. How much weight have you lost? > 64 POUNDS
> 5. Did you have any obesity related diseases before your surgery? If so
and you feel comfortable telling me, please list them. DIABETES, HEART AND
KIDNEY DISEASE, GASTROPARESIS, HYPERTENSION, ........
>
> 6. How did the surgery affect these diseases or help to control
them?USING 2/3 LESS INSULIN,HEART, KIDNEY STABLE, OFF ALL HYPERTENSION MEDS.
>
> 7. Did you have any side effects from the surgery? HAD TO GO BACK FOR
A 2ND TIME DUE TO BOWEL ROTATION. HAIR LOSS CONSTIPITION
>
> 8. What might you list as short and long term effect from the
surgery?SHORT TERM - GETTING BETTER NUTRITION, FEELING MORE ACTIVE LONG TERM -
BETTER HEALTH, BETTER SELF IMAGE.
>
> 9. What are some steps you use for management of your procedure? .FOOD
DIARY, LOTS OF WALKING, EATTING THE RIGHT FOODS.
>
> 10. How has your life changed since your surgery? > MY GREATEST MOMENT
WAS WHEN MY 3 YEAR OLD GRAND DAUGHTER REALIZED THAT I HAD A LAP AND SHE
COULD CRAWL UP ON IT. I NOW HAVE THE ENERGY TO GET BACK INTO THE REAL WORLD.
> Please list any additional comments or share your story here.
I thought I should answer these question for you all too.
Some of my problems since the surgery is controlling my eating. I still
rely on purging. I know this is wrong but can't seem to get over it. This has
caused many of my health problems but I would never change the fact I had
this surgery.
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