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  • Comment by inspector-girl on 9/27/05 2:28 pm
    Well, it’s official! You’re on the losing side. The trumpets are blaring, the cymbals are crashing and the drums are drumming – all for YOU! I hope that all went well for you! Your journey will have moments to “pause” – I’d like to impart some words of wisdom for when it does occur - remember these wise words whispered by Confucius – “It does not matter how slowly you go so long as you do not stop.” Be patient. You didn’t put it on over night, it won’t come off over night (DARN IT!)…Don’t forget to update your profile at least monthly and take lots of pictures…the transformations will make your jaw drop!!! RNY 10/31/03 257/133 Good luck!
  • Comment by Grace loves cats on 9/19/05 11:17 pm
    I wish you the very best with your surgery & recovery. Take good care and listen to the Doctor & Nurses. Get healthy soon!!
  • Comment by Paula Hep on 9/18/05 6:35 am
    Sending thoughts and prayers for an uneventful surgery. For the steady hands of your surgeon and the alertness of his team. For a virtually pain free recovery and a return home with a speedy recovery. Here's to becoming a BIG loser! paula
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Revision to RNY 3/06/08
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6 Months
on September 10, 2008 8:29 am
Boy how time flys! It has been 6 months since my revision surgery, I feel really good. I will get my blood work done later this month, but I think everything should be in good order. The only problems I have is I'm lactose intolorant. I don't do protein shakes or bars, I get all my protein from dense food like chicken, fish and beef. I eat about 6 times a day. I do not eat refined sugar of any kind, just fruit. I do eat carbs, whole grain bread and pasta in moderation.  I am not on a diet, I am in no hurry to get to goal weight, I know it will happen. I have had stalls up and down all through my journey thus far and I'm ok with it. I'm still on the boards checking everyone's progress and still getting plenty of information about subjects that I relate to. I look forward to posting some before and after pictures soon....  
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on June 13, 2008 6:44 am
It has been 14 weeks since my revision surgery. The first 2 months were pretty tough for me, I had a lot of pain and adjustments. I know some people have no pain at all, then there are the ones like me who have quite a bit of it. The OH board has been a god send for me, I have kept up with peoples stories and progress and though this it has helped me with this journey.  I did something I have always wanted to do last week... started Yoga. The class is very light and works for me, I can keep up. The weight loss has been fine, I am trying not to concentrate on it too much (probably sounds strange I  know...) maybe it is because I have been going through the journey for almost 3 years now, only this time my body is working right. The scales are now in the 100,s,  I haven't experienced this for 25 years, its nice, I feel lighter on my feet.      
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Had VBG 9/05. After 2 years of complications, a revision to RNY was done 3/6/08.

I chosed to have weight loss surgery, the type I had was a VBG. The first year I lost most of my weight, I lost and gained the same 10 pounds after this time period. My surgeon retired but I kept appointments with my PCP because I seemed to always be sick.  After more then a year of throwing up, having no energy and no life I changed doctors. My new doctor put me in the hospital right away because I was so sick. I had a gastric outlet obstruction and a huge hiatal l hernia.  A weight loss surgeon came to my hosptial room and told me what was wrong, I must have cried for hours thanking the lord above I had found someone who could help me get better. I had a revision to RNY and hernia repair.  I didn't have much time to think about the new surgery because it happened so fast. I had a lot of pain, but at 5 weeks today I am SO much better. No throwing up, energy and a will to be a part of life again! Am I bitter because of the neglect I had with my previous doctor, you bet! Have I have wished I never had the orginial surgery, yes at times but it is getting better. Having weight loss surgery and complications has helped me realize the true gift of life. Weight loss is just that, a loss of weight...the real stuff is how we live our lives and the feeling of well being regradless of our body image.