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  • Username: llm
  • Location: NY, USA
  • Member Since: 5/4/2007
  • BMI: 32.3
  • Surgery date scheduled
  • Surgery Type: DS (06/25/07)
  • Surgeon: Michel Gagner
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Goals

Start dating again

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stop avoiding long lost friends due to my weight

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Cross my legs

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Fit comfortably in an airplane seat.

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Get more organized at home

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Member Interests
  • Animals - I'm afraid! Especially of birds, cats and mice. I can handle horses and dogs.
  • Arts - I'm lucky to live in NYC; opera, theater, museums, etc.
  • Books & Literature - I was an English major and have a law degree, thus BIG reader (literally).
  • Business & Career - I'm almost at a point that I'll be able to start my own business.
  • Family & Friends - I have 8 nieces and 1 nephew. I'm the favorite aunt.
  • Fitness & Exercise - I'm fairly athletic and hope to be able to get into good shape again.
  • Recreation - I hope to start dating again and going out more post-op; I used to be social.
  • Crossword & Word Games - I play Scrabble & Boggle and beat my family members.
  • WLS in your 40's - I'm 45 not married, no children, and a professional. I hope to change this.

Latest Surgery Support Comments

  • Comment by Karen E. on 6/22/07 7:03 pm
    Wishing you a successful uneventful surgery on Monday! You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
  • Comment by judyanne on 6/22/07 8:55 am
    Monday is your day! Just remember you are on the journey of a lifetime. Try to enjoy every minute. It may sound weird now, but know that you are cared for and prayed for here, and all too soon this will be but a memory and you will be an inspiration to someone else. I am waiting for you on the losers' bench! ~ Judy
  • Comment by AA on 6/14/07 7:53 pm
    I'm a Pomp/Gagner DSer as well. You're in good hands. Hey, all the best on your upcoming surgery. Think good thoughts!
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Four Month Update
posted on 11/1/07 7:39 am
I've been really bad about updating, but I learned so much from this site, including learning about the DS itself, that I promised myself I would keep a profile up for those who may be considering surgery.

I had a very easy surgery and recovery.  The first three months were a little tough to eat and drink.  I didn't really feel like eating and when I did eat I'd feel sick for a little while afterwards.  In addition, it was tough to get in all my supplements and prescription medication.  But it was only a "little tough", actually the surgery and recovery were a breeze.  In my fourth month I've been able to eat more and no longer feel sick after I eat.  I still fight to get in all my protein (I take the 42 gram 3 oz. bullet) but I pretty much eat whatever I want.  I don't eat sweets except occasionally, and I don't eat bread.  Sometimes I eat rice because I eat a lot of sushi and sometimes I eat pasta, but in extremely small quantities.  This past month I've added some fruit, not much, and vegetables, like salad.  I do have to be careful though how much stuff other than protein I eat, because I just can't eat that much.  A typical day might include a hard-boiled egg, an oz. of cheddar or mozz cheese, 2 oz. of turkey, a protein drink, a South Beach diet entree, and some almonds.  The leaner the protein - eggs, chicken, tuna, etc. - the harder it is for me to eat in quantity.  If it's fatty, like sausage, I can eat a lot more.

I've lost about 1/2 my weight.  I get scared every morning when I get on the scale that I'm not going to lose all my excess weight because of the scale fluctuations.  However, when I do the math I realize I'm halfway there in 4 months.  And if I were more realistic in my goals, shooting for a 24 or 25 BMI instead of a 21 or 22, I'm a lot farther than halfway.  If I could lose 50 lbs over the next year and keep it off for good, I'd be thin and set for the rest of my life.

I still drink wine (and related spirits) frequently, although I know I'm not supposed to drink that much.  I'd probably lose more weight if I didn't drink anything.  However, I do exercise a little, I'm hoping they cancel each other out :) . I've been walking about 3 or 4 miles a day, and I hope to increase this to jogging and more strenuous aerobics / weights classes at the gym.  I'm fairly athletic and used to run everyday.  I don't want to go back to running everyday, but if I could run 3 miles 3 times a week, swim 2 times a week, and work out with weights 1 or 2 times a week, I'd be happy.

I was really geared up for plastic surgery, but I'm not certain I'll 100%  need it.  My stomach is shrinking - it's never been flat, even at my thinnest.  However, I may just treat myself in the end, get a flat stomach and possibly bigger boobs when all the weight is off.  I have fairly big boobs now, so it's hard to imagine needing / wanting an augmentation, but if I really lost all the weight, I'd be much smaller.  Plus the boob job would give me some lift, I think.

That's all for now.  It's been a very positive experience to date!


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