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Before & After There are currently no before and after photos for this member. See these instructions if you wish to submit your own Before & After photos. Surgeon Testimonial David Lauter M.D. I was very impressed with Dr. Lauter from my first visit with him. He was kind and thoroughly explained the reason why he prefers laparoscopic proximal RNY, the procedure, and potential complications of surgery. He gives out a large booklet full of pre-op and post op information. He requires a pre-op psychological evaluation and a nutritionist visit. Close follow-up with a nutritionist is also required post-op for the first year. One of the main reasons that I chose him was because of the extensive follow up care after surgery (3wks, 3mo, 6mo, 12mo, 18mo then yearly). The office staff was very experienced and submitted the request for approval to my insurance company right away. I had approval within one week. The surgery went well and I received excellent care at Evergreen Hospital. The rooms are private, large and are very accomodating to the bariatric patient. Dr. Lauter saw me twice per day while I was there and I couldn't have been more pleased with him. Member Interests
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My Story 1/11/07 Down nearly 130 pounds and continue to have NO REGAIN after the surgery and am now 3 years out. I would still highly recommend this surgery. I feel like a normal person (with some extra skin) and don't have to "diet" to stay at this weight. I do weigh daily and if I start getting close to 165 pounds I watch the calories a bit and the weight comes right back down. My BMI is 27 so some would still call me overweight but I am thrilled to be in size 12 pants and am happy where I am. 9/18/05 Down 115 pounds- NO REGAIN to date even though my surgeon says to expect a 10% rebound weight gain when I hit my bottom weight. I have waited for this regain to happen for several months and it just hasn't happened yet. I have changed my eating habits and am better about exercise but still could improve in that area. I feel very well and am so happy that I had the surgery- no regrets even though I still cannot eat some foods without nausea such as pasta, dry chicken and sweets. 1/7/05 ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY! Wow, this year has passed so quickly. I am down 102.5 pounds and am feeling great!!! I would do this surgery over without hesitation. It really was the right decision for me. My weight loss has been slower than some but I could never have lost this much weight on my own. More importantly, I really believe that I will be able to keep it off this time because my new way of eating has become such a habit. I no longer have to shop in the plus-size section and have much more energy. Yipee!! I would like to lose about 10-20 more pounds but will still be satisfied if it didn't happen. 9/6/04 Wow, where has the time gone? I am down 86.5 pounds and am still very happy with my decision to have the surgery. I can eat more food and more kinds of food and my weight loss has slowed but continues. I still have problems with bread, pasta and plain water but can eat a few crackers with no problem. I still need to increase my exercise because I know how important it is. It is so much easier to get enough fluids in now that I can drink more at a time. I can't figure out why plain water hurts my stomache still but Propel water doesn't. Anyway, I am so happy and feel so much healthier. I am on the brink of being in regular misses sizes- It is hard for me to believe after so many years in the plus-size category. 5/18/04 I'm down 61.5# now and feeling very well. I have stopped vomiting for the most part and can now even eat small amounts of moist chicken. I still need to increase exercise and will when I finish my job orientation in 3 weeks. It is easier to get the protein and fluids in now since I can consume more. This is a very good time for me. I am down several sizes and am looking forward to summer. 3/23/04 I'm down 42# to date! It would probably have been more if I was more regular with the exercise. I am in a 12-week orientation process for my new job in Home Health and Hospice nursing and am "jello brain" at the end of each day. I stopped going to Curves already after just restarting. The new job is just an excuse I suppose and my fatigue is more mental than physical. I'm not a total sloth at least. I am walking and gardening on the weekends but need to put forth more of an effort. I am still having problems with solid foods. It was mostly the carbs such as bread and crackers last month, but is now even things like eggs that I was previously able to tolerate. This is definately a time of learning. I am still happy with my decision to have surgery and it feels so good to be down a couple of sizes. 2/23/04 Oh what a difference a month makes! I feel great! I'm down 34 pounds and am eating solids- well some solids that is. Certain foods are a problem. I was so happy not to have vomited during the entire post op puree phase. Well, solids are a different story. If I eat too fast or try to eat carbs like noodles, crackers, bread or toast- up they come. I'm still learning. Swallowing pills is difficult- I'm still on chewable vitamins for now. I'm finally going back to Curves this week after a long absence. My job of 20 years ended last week. I applied for two jobs and got offered both. I chose to work in Home Care and Hospice nursing and am looking forward to starting on March 15. There will be a 12-week orientation program before I'm out on my own. There have been so many life changes for me over the past year and I am looking forward with great optimism. Yay! 1/19/04 I'm 12 days post-op. I just haven't felt up to updating here until now. My surgery went well. Dr. Lauter was able to do it laparoscopically and get my gallbladder out as well. Surgery was a bit prolonged due to adhesions and he had to redo the pouch part of the surgery, but I was asleep so didn't know the difference. My surgery was at Evergreen and I got excellent nursing care. I am gradually getting my strength and energy back but it is taking longer than I would like. I don't have to go back to work for 2 weeks yet so will hopefully be recovered by then. I don't know how I would have gotten to this point without the wonderful care of my husband. He makes sure that I am eating and drinking as directed and always has little pureed meals ready for me in the refrigerator. I am not hungry but know that it is important to get in the protein and fluids in order to heal. I have a urinary tract infection now and am on Cipro. I have to grind it up and eat it with applesauce. I don't think that I have ever tasted such a bitter concoction! It would make a lemon taste sweet. It hurts my stomach too but I don't have a choice but to take it. I'm down 16 pounds so far! 1/6/04 Surgery is TOMORROW! There is quite a bit of snow on the roads but the temperature is climbing and things should be a go. I just finished my last small meal. I am lucky that my doctor doesn't require a special diet before surgery except for nothing to eat or drink after midnight. I am ready and have many people praying for me. My husband is VERY supportive and nurturing so he is keeping me calm. I am so grateful to have him. I will be on the losing side when I post next time. Yipee! 1/5/04 Oh boy-two days to go. My surgeon's office has been calling nearly every day over the past week to square away details. Every time they call I think that they are going to cancel or change my surgery date. I am usually a pretty calm person but I'm on edge lately- just excited to start my new life I guess. There is supposed to be an unusually large snowstorm tonight in Seattle so I hope that my surgeon will be able to get to the hospital on the 7th. 12/23/04 I had my preop appointment and am ready to go! I hope that the next two weeks go by quickly. 2004 is going to be so full of changes for me. My surgery is on 1/7/04. Two days later my 28 year-old son moves to Idaho and then two days after that my 25 year-old daughter moves to Michigan to be a sled dog guide and trainer. Oh, and on 2/14/04 my boss of 20 years is going to retire leaving me without a job. I am a strong person, but this is a lot of big changes in a short period of time. I am an RN and Washington has a nursing shortage as do many states so I should be able to find a new job. I am thinking about taking a month or so off when my current job ends just to regroup. It sounds like just scheduling meals and fluids after surgery takes a lot of focus. It probably wouldn't be a good time to start a new job. 12/16/03 After a lot of research and thought I have decided to have laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery. I have been morbidly obese for several years and have tried just about every weight loss program available with no lasting success. As a registered nurse I am acutely aware of the health problems that obesity can cause. Heart disease runs rampant through my family. My only obesity-related health problems to date are elevated cholesterol and mild asthma. I need to do something before the other problems come knocking at my door. I have scheduled my surgery with Dr. David Lauter for 1/7/04. My pre-op visit is tomorrow. I am anxious and excited to have the surgery over with so I can begin my new life. My husband and children are very supportive of my decision. They want me to be around for awhile I guess. |
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