Librarian67 posted a discussion topic 5 years, 10 months ago

Morning folks! My PS is scheduled for this Friday and I am starting to feel anxious about it. I am having an extended mastopexy and extended abdominoplasty done with Douglas Forman, and I trust his skills, so that isn't what I am nervous about. What I


Librarian67 posted a discussion topic 5 years, 10 months ago

I had a RNY 2/28/17 and have lost more than half of my body weight, So much has changed for me, my health and fitness are better than they've been in 30 years, and I feel like I've been given a new life! I've spent almost all of my adult life being MO/


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Librarian67 posted a discussion topic 5 years, 11 months ago

I have started using some of the vitamin patches to see if my body absorbs the nutrients better. I am using the Iron patches and Calcium/D3 patches and considering the Multivitamin. I know that with oral vitamins that the Iron and Calcium need to be se


Librarian67 posted a discussion topic 5 years, 11 months ago

So I have surgery on May 18th for an extended mastopexy and extended abdominoplasty. I am really excited about the final result possibilities. I know from reading old posts that there can be some or alot of swelling with PS, so I am wondering what I wi


Librarian67 posted a discussion topic 5 years, 11 months ago

I am SOOO excited. I decided to go with the first surgeon I consulted with, Dr. Douglas Forman of Bethesda, MD. I have had multiple great interactions with him and his staff. He is also well reviewed on OH, RealSelf, Yelp and the local press, including


Librarian67 posted a discussion topic 5 years, 11 months ago

I had my second plastics consult today and the surgeon talked about quilt stitching the abdominal skin back in place after tightening the muscles. He explained that it helps to reduce the fluid build up so there is little need for drains. I saw another


Librarian67 posted a discussion topic 5 years, 11 months ago

I had my 6-month followup Dexa scan yesterday and overall the results were good. My total body fat is still low at 17.3 but that is up from 16.7. I exercise alot, swimming and walking so I'm not surprised that it is low. My doctor wants it at 25%, whic


Librarian67 posted a discussion topic 5 years, 11 months ago

I have lots of loose skin on my abdomen and upper thighs since I have lost weight. I am hoping to have a tummy tuck or lower body lift but not until fall or winter. My body has always easily gotten infected hairs and rashes in the "moister" areas, so I


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Librarian67 posted a discussion topic 5 years, 12 months ago

I had my first PS consult today with Dr. Douglas Forman in MD. He was very pleasant and professional and made me comfortable even during the examination, which could be awkward. His evaluation was that I could use 1) an extended mastopexy (including re


Librarian67 posted a discussion topic 6 years ago

I am 13 months post-RNY and have lost 125 pounds. I have alot of loose skin although I have been lucky that some has tightened up a bit. I am considering a TT/LBL and breast lift with no augmentation. The cost is a real consideration but I also want so


Librarian67 posted a discussion topic 6 years ago

Hi folks. I had my RNY a year ago and have eaten a high protein diet with mostly dense protein. Only in maintenance have I added more veggies, fruit and some healthy carbs like oatmeal. It has worked well for me.

My wife is also SMO with co-mor


Librarian67 posted a discussion topic 6 years, 1 month ago

Today is my one year surgiversary. It is certainly a day for reflection on all of the wonderful things that having gastric bypass surgery has brought to me.

I have lost more than 125 pounds and have been in maintenance since October at below my


Librarian67 posted a discussion topic 6 years, 1 month ago

Good morning weekenders! I got to come home last evening about 7:00 and it was great to sleep in my own bed last night. I got some good rest and don't feel too bad this morning. I think the hard part is that my healthier body is making my recovery much


Librarian67 posted a discussion topic 6 years, 2 months ago

I have noticed that in the 11 months since surgery that my nails chip and break alot more than they did. I am wondering if I may have some type of vitamin deficiency. I take multi-vitamins, iron, calcium, B12 and Vitamin C. I eat 80-100 g of protein a


Librarian67 posted a discussion topic 6 years, 2 months ago

Hi folks,

In the next month I am scheduled to have an open hysterectomy. I am wondering whether whether they might be able to remove some of the extra belly skin while they are doing surgery. Does anyone have experience with this? It would be a


Librarian67 posted a discussion topic 6 years, 2 months ago

Happy New Year to all of you in OH Land, but particularly you my friends in the menu thread! It's cold here and I'm up early as usual, so I thought that I'd start us out for the new year.

I didn't make it very long last night but I did wake up


Librarian67 posted a discussion topic 6 years, 3 months ago

Since I up'ed my iron dosage several months ago, I have had some problems with my stomach. Some of you have said that you use iron vitamin patches. My doctor is not familiar with them. Do they require a prescription? Where do you get them? Are they exp

About Me
26.5
BMI
RNY
Surgery
02/28/2017
Surgery Date
Feb 03, 2017
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Before & After
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Pre-op Consultation
244lbs
2 yrs post-op
117lbs

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