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ruggie
on 6/5/12 11:55 am, edited 6/6/12 6:41 am - Sacramento, CA

VSG on 07/06/11 with

I'm alive!

I'm doing okay but pain management is an issue. I have a low pain threshold. :(

Surgery was about eight and a half hours - I turned out to be a bleeder so they had to proceed more slowly. But here I lie with a full lower body lift and lipo'ed chest.

Will update this thread later.

Heaviest weight: 310 pounds (Male, 5'10")

INgirl
on 6/5/12 12:03 pm

VSG on 04/11/11 with

Aw, sorry to hear you're hurting!!

Rest up, and heal up Ruggie.. sending you warm fuzzy narco thoughts.

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Mom4Jazz
on 6/5/12 12:20 pm

VSG on 04/18/11 with

Have some of the good drugs.

Glad to hear you came through surgery well. So sorry you're having pain. I'm a pain wimp, which is kinda like having a low pain threshold except less tactful.

I'd offer a virtual hug, but I doubt hugs are your idea of fun right now.

Heal quickly.

Highest weight: 335 lbs, BMI 50.9
Pre-op weight: 319 lbs, BMI 48.5
Current range: 135 - 139 lbs, BMI 20.5 - 21
Goal range: 140-144,BMI 21.3 - 22 (currently trying to gain back 5 pounds)

175+ lbs lost, maintaining since February 2012

loverofcats
on 6/5/12 12:20 pm

VSG on 08/30/10 with

Glad to hear that you made it through surgery. I understand about the pain. Take your meds on a regular basis and I hope that this phase is short. Rest and heal. Let us know how you are doing, as you are able to do so.

Gail

Saudb
on 6/5/12 12:23 pm

VSG on 04/29/10 with

Glad to hear you made it though. Stay on top of the pain. Remember to take a stool softener with the pain pills. Trust me on this :).

justeric78
on 6/5/12 2:10 pm - Houston, TX

VSG on 05/11/11 with

Just remeber how awesome you will look soon and keep the thought close. It will all be worth it! I want pics!

Trish_Trish
on 6/5/12 3:51 pm

VSG on 10/13/10 with

Hopefully you will heal up fast, sorry it was a rough one. I'm a total whimp and could not have handled it without those pain meds. Hopefully you have lots of pain meds on hand to get you through.

VSG:10/13/2010 HW 222/SW 218/CW 154/ GW 140 ~Bougie Size 36fr

LyndaCary
on 6/5/12 4:07 pm - CA

VSG on 12/21/10 with

They give you good drugs for a reason .... So take them!

Look forward to your updates n pics.
Lynda

The most wasted of all days is one without laughter.HW-276 ReferralW-258 Lost 22lbs pre surg SW-236 CW-124.6

Elina_7
on 6/5/12 4:23 pm - Campbell, CA

VSG on 06/30/09 with

Keep ahead of the pain and don't be a hero, keep those drugs flowing. It is easier on your body to stay ahead of the pain than to play catch up. I am glad you are well enough to post and please keep us updated. We are all pulling for you. The first week is the worst, it gets better. Hugs.

Sniffles...
on 6/5/12 4:38 pm - Hendersonville, TN

VSG on 03/30/10 with

Congratulations and heal up soon! I just had brachioplasty and breast reduction/lift 18 days ago. I'm feeling much improved already and soon you will, too!

Height 5'9" Highest BMI - 45.3 Current BMI - 24.2
03/27/10 - 307 (pre-surgery), 03/30/10 - 303 (surgery), Now - 164

ThinLizzy
on 6/5/12 5:20 pm - CA

VSG on 08/14/07 with

Like everyone has said, keep up with those pain meds...soon the pain will be a memory but the new bod will be forever!!
Lizanne

>5 years post VSG. Below Goal.
~110 pounds lost. BMI <22
Starting BMI-38.5, Surgery 08/14/07

Pkrplyr777
on 6/5/12 6:26 pm - CT

VSG on 08/01/11 with

FInally...I can breath easily again!

You probably look so damn good now...I might have to change my mind and get the gay guy drunk and..... LOL

Please get better soon,

cheers
donna

HW/233 * SW/212 * CW/133 *GW/132 * 100 Pounds of FAT gone FOREVER!
Sometimes the questions are complicated and the answers are simple~Dr.Suess

debk21
on 6/5/12 7:11 pm - Mansfield, TX

VSG on 11/22/10 with

Thanks for letting us know you're okay & sorry you are hurting. This too, shall pass. We're all pulling for you so take good care of yourself & rest & veg out. We look forward to hearing from you when you are feeling better.

Deb

Goal Reached in 12.5 Months
HW: 274 Pre-OpW: 266 SW: 254 CW: 125 GW: 145

www.sleevedforlife.com

"Like" my Facebook page at www.facebook.com/sleevedforlife to get daily inspiration and motivation.

slimpickins5280
on 6/5/12 7:15 pm - CO

Crashing the party just to say I hope you feel better really soon.

Totally selfishly, I hope you post pics when your hot new bod isn't swollen and icky and bruised.

Take care.

VSG 10/18/11 If you don't like the road you're walking, start paving another one.-Dolly Parton

diane S.
on 6/5/12 7:55 pm

VSG on 11/17/09 with

Hi Ruggie

so glad you are through this. I was thinking about you today. Eat the pain pills like candy. Tomorrow will be a lot better I promise. and don't forget that pain pills can plug you up so act accordingly. just keep imagining yourself without those sags and it will get you through the rough spots. we are all pulling for you. diane

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Birdie55
on 6/5/12 8:32 pm

VSG on 08/30/10 with

I'm glad to hear you made it though the surgery ok.. Though, 8 hours is a long surgery. Hope the pain meds do their job. Can't wait to see the new you.

Ht 5' 4 SW 181 GW 120 - 125 Age 60 CW 127 BMI 21.8

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Elaine H.
on 6/5/12 10:34 pm

VSG on 03/21/11 with

I am glad you Live!!!!!! Bet right now you wish you could die.
Ditto on the pain meds and stay stoned & you will be glad you lived by the weekend. Think of how great you are gonna look. Keep us posted. Speedy recovery to you.

frisco
on 6/5/12 10:37 pm

VSG on 09/30/09 with

Ask for the stronger **** they got.....

Your gonna make the 2013 Speedo Calender........Scientist Edition

frisco

SW 338lbs. GW 175lbs. Goal in 11 months. CW 148lbs. WL 190lbs.

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michellemj
on 6/6/12 5:35 am

VSG on 10/12/10 with

I think that Ruggie would need to fill those pages by himself.

Have you seen a lot of scientists? Ew. Ew. ew.ew.ew.ew. I don't think I can go to work now and not envision these people in speedos and not hurk. ;)

HW: 280; SW: 255; GW1: 150; CW: 155.

kairk
on 6/5/12 10:42 pm

VSG on 12/07/11 with

Yay! Glad to know you made it through okay! Hope you have the pain under control by now (it's late).
Thinking good thoughts for you. Let us know how you're healing!

Kairk,
HW - 278, GW 170

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