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Demesvar A. Jean-Baptiste M.D.
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  • Comment by Grandma Blue Eyes on 11/9/06 8:17 pm
    Sheri: I checked the board and saw your doing well. I'm so happy for you. I'm glad it is over and your now on the losing side. I pray your recovery is quick and easy. God Bless! Donna C.
  • Comment by Terri R. R on 11/9/06 5:12 pm
    I'm glad all went well. You're our newest looser. I've dusted off your seat on the looser's bench! (hugs)
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Back To Work
on November 28, 2006 7:59 am
Started back to work yesterday....no problems there!  I took off at a good time, between sports seasons so it's been quieter.  I was very rested and ready for the winter season to begin!  I still feel great and have energy and am not tired.  Many people told me how good I looked!  Some know and some do not! 
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Week 2 Down A Little More
on November 24, 2006 8:37 am

Just returned from my week 2 post op appointment!  I am down another 3.4 lbs. to 205.4 lbs....which totals 11.9 lbs for 2 weeks and 15.9 since 11/7 when I started on clear liquids pre-op!  The doctor, his nurse and the nutritionist are all pleased and say I am doing well!  I feel great, less bloated and my face is thinner!  My clothes are loose and I have so much energy.   I can have soft foods now and a little special K high protein cereal once in a while if I want to.  Next time I see the doctor (11/21) I should be in onderland!   

My mom made Thanksgiving dinner.  I had carrot soup, dark meat turkey, green beans and about a tasteful of yams.  I was stuffed! 

It's a nice day here in NJ so I will take a walk later!

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Drum Roll...........
on November 17, 2006 12:26 pm
11/17/06 - Ok drum roll....I am down 8.5 lbs since surgery....tipping the scales at 208.8.  I was hoping for 10 lbs but the doctor and his staff says I'm doing great!  The most amazing thing is that I am not hungry!  I started on purees today.  I had 2 oz. of tuna blended with mayo and chicken broth and after 40 min. couldn't finish it all.  I'm finding the protein shake hard to finish!  So I'm on 3 "meals" a day of protein, tuna, eggs, cottage cheese, ricotta cheese, fish, chicken, turkey, and 40 grams of protein from shakes.  The Nut. wants me to have "real" meals no soups or mashed potatoes, etc.  The doctor was so wonderful, he is so caring and sweet.  He actually hugged and kissed me today.......sure feels nice to be kissed by a younger man who isn't a relative!  My blood sugars are still elevated and that concerns me so we are carefully watching them.  I guess my body is in shcok now after having taken so many meds and now nothing. 
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Day 7 Post Op - feeling wonderful
on November 15, 2006 2:38 pm
Today is Day 7 Post Op.  I am tolerating all of my liquids well.  I got alot of water in today.  I didn't feel hungry and when I do have something I do feel full!  I put on a pair of stretch jeans that fit perfectly and they feel a little big!  I have no pain at all!  I don't even feel like Ihad surgery!  It is getting boring at home, I am an active person and don't like being cooped up in the house.  I did the 1 mile Walk Away the Pounds DVD today...I had no trouble with it.  Tomorrow is Dr. J-B's support group...I can't wait to go as a post-op!  I am one of the family now!  Friday is my follow up with the group and I will post more then!
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Big Day
on November 13, 2006 6:55 am
It's November 13 and I just talked to the nutritionist who says I can have some milk liquids today....hooray!  So I'm going to fix myself a half packet of carnation instant breakfast with 4 oz of skim milk and sip that for one hour!  I haven't been sipping much water and she said today I must start so I will also do that!  I can also have a few tiny spoons of sf pudding and some cream of wheat...I have to keep sipping all day without stopping, one sip every 2-3 minutes for 16 hours!  Wow!  I cannot have protein shakes or protein liquids till at least Friday, bummer!  But I'm glad that I can start with the carnation!  My body aches have almost completely subsided.  The nut. stressed movement as much as possible!
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Feeling Better!
on November 12, 2006 5:10 am
It's November 12, Day 3 Post Op and I'm feeling much better.  I am less achey and was actually able to put away some laundry!  I am not sleeping through the night with the pain meds but hopefully that will get better!  I think I will be able to manage with the body aches today and won't need assistance getting up from sitting on the couch!  I would still be interested to know why my body reacted this way!  Today I start my 2 oz/hour clear liquids!  Water doesn't seem to cut it as my pouch is growling!  Guess it's broth for me!  My blood sugars are in check, I haven't taken any meds since Thursday when I got 2 units of insulin in the hospital right after surgery.  I want to check with the endocrinologist tomorrow to see what she thinks.  All in all I'm expecting a pretty good recovery!
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Day 2 Post Op
on November 11, 2006 4:55 am
Ok, it's Day 2 Post Op and my body feels like I have weights on it!  I have shoulder, neck, leg and arm pain.  I think I was manipulated on the operating room table.  My husband had to help me out of bed today, I couldn't even lift my head up!  I will try to walk today and continue with the pain meds although they probably won't help for the muscular stuff.  Will continue my 1oz per hour too!  I got in about 11 oz yesterday!   Will update later!
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Survivor - Surgery!
on November 10, 2006 3:07 pm
Hi!  I had my surgery yesterday morning and I am home!  The surgery went very well, a textbook case, so the doctor said, it took 1 1/2 hours and no complications.  I was ok till about 5;30 and then I needed pain meds which I took until Ieft the hospital.  This morning I woke up very achey on many parts of my body.  I think they moved me on the table!  My shoulders, upper thighs and neck hurt pretty bad and so do the incisions.  I was in ICU and enjoyed the one on one attention, I'm sipping my 1 oz. clear liquids every hour!  Tomorrow I continue on clears, 1 oz every hour, Sunday increase to 2 oz and Monday 4 oz...Tuesday I start milk based liquids so I can't wait for that!  I have a follow up on Friday and will get weighed then!
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Ready Or Not, Here I Come!
on November 9, 2006 2:03 am
It's 5:05 am, surgery day and I'm up, showered, and ready!  I weigh 217 this morning, I lost 4 lbs on the clear liquid fast...hey I wish it were that easy to lose the normal way!  Thanks to everyone who wished me well....I have prayed as well to get through surgery smoothly without any complications....Dr. Jean-Baptiste, hear my prayer, you are a gifted surgeon and a compassionate doctor!  My full trust is in your hands!  Watch later for posts from Cheryl about my progress!  Happy New Beginning To Me!
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Tomorrow Is The Day
on November 8, 2006 9:08 am
Tomorrow is my day, 11/9...I am home, just did the bowel prep and waiting for it to work.  I am doing ok, nervous a little.  The weather is bad so it's a good day to be home!  I will update when I can!
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