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Lab findings and measurements
on March 11, 2009 3:09 pm
Cholesterol Results       9/3/09       2/19/09     11/5/08      
- Triglycerides                    77                 113          105          
- Total Cholesterol   (<200)      213                 225          214
- HDL                              76                  66           53
- LDL         (<130)              122                 136          140
- Chol/HDLC Ratio                 2.8                 3.4

Measurments/Weight       3/10/09         11/5/08     5/12/08
- Wt.                              154                181          224
- BMI                            27.76              32.57        40.31
- Neck                             14"                15"        16.75"
- Waist                          33.5"                40"        41.50"
- Hip                            41.25"            46.25"           51"



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Almost 4 mos. post op
on January 6, 2009 1:05 pm
I have been feeling really well for the most part.  I haven't had full-on dumping syndrome...I don't think.  I've accidently taken a bite or two too much or maybe ate too fast and had a lot of pain and nausea which lasts about 15 minutes or so.  I'm learning to listen to my body.  Seems cliche, but there is truth to it.  If I'm chewing and suddenly I feel like I just don't feel like chewing or swallowing anymore, it means "spit it out, your full".  Learned the hard way not to ignore that.  I have not had any vomiting, although when I ate too much, I wish I could vomit and relieve the pain.  Instead I have to wait it out. 

I'm very careful to weigh and measure all food items.  It's been very helpful in not accidently overfilling my pouch.  My weight loss has been pretty steady and I am very happy with it.  Every so often I hit a plateau, but then I reevaluate my food items and make adjustments.  At one point, I was eating too many multigrain crackers.  I cut back and it seems to do the job.

A little over 3 mos. post op, I did start losing hair.  I was hoping it wouldn't happen since my protein levels in my blood were very good.  But I am having some.  It's not horrible, but a little scary.  The nutritionist and nurse said to make sure I'm getting in proper amounts of protein and it will be kept at a minimum most likely.  I've been taking Biotin (I have the capsule and I open it an pour into my pudding - it has no taste) to at least keep my hair healthy.  It may not prevent it from falling out, but I take it just in case.

Only complaint I really have is that my libido is very very low.  It was much better preop, so I don't know why it's suddenly gone.  And I mean GONE.  It's not an image issue.  My husband loves how my new body feels and has never made me feel self-conscience about the stretchmarks or anything and I can deal with it.  So I don't know what's going on and hope I can find an answer soon....sigh.

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My 2 month followup
on November 14, 2008 1:24 pm
It was so exciting today.  I went for my 2 month follow up with the weight specialists affiliated with my surgeon.  They were very impressed with my weight loss and how well my blood tests looked.  My cholesterol levels went down dramatically, iron, proteins, and calcium all in good limits. 
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Weight
on November 1, 2008 7:56 pm
230 / 213 / 130

higest weight / before surgery / goal

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My Story

Most of my life, my weight went up and down.  It wasn't til after having my son that my weight went up and stayed up.  I'd lose maybe 10 or so pounds thru diet, but could never make that diet my permenant way of eating, so weight went up and I'd gain more than I'd lost.  Eventually I developed high blood pressure, sleep apnea and high cholesterol.  I finally got to a point that I just gave up trying to lose weight and tried to eat better to at least maintain it.  My decision to have gastric bypass came because of my risk of stroke and other diseases due to metabolic syndrome.  I didn't want to get diabetes as well, so I began my research to see if I could live with this drastic decision. 

I'm 6 1/2 weeks post op and have lost approx. 30 pounds and I feel great.  Of course getting my daily allotment of protein and fluids are a challenge, but it's a challenge I can work thru.  I'm feeling extremely well.  I'm able to enjoy my job as a pet sitter much more now.  I can even run and play with them.  

My family and friends tried to talk me out of the surgery, mainly due to the fear of complication of the surgery, but they were very supportive of my reasons to do this.  They are all amazed at the small amount of food I can live off of, but they are so happy that my health has improved and that I'm happy.  Of course there may be that family member or friend that can't stand to see me lose weight (while they remain overweight) and may think I've cheated to lose weight, but I don't see it as cheating.  Not being able to have that favorite food or donut or whatever; measuring food items daily; making sure I don't miss a supplement; is not easy.  I would love to have that McDonald's Hot Fudge Sunday, that piece of pizza, to continue eating way more than my pouch can handle when eating a yummy meal is a diet just as they may need to diet.  I'm fortunate enough now that the hunger pains don't make me give up and the fear of dumping syndrome is enough to keep me from trying sugar items.

It is getting easier every day deciding what to eat.  I'm looking forward to reaching my goal...but even more, I look forward to getting rid of that damn CPAP machine!!!