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#	Weight	Loss	Total Loss	BMI	%EWL	Total %EWL
0	319.0 lbs	0 lbs	0 lbs	50.0	0	0.0%
1	278.0 lbs	-41.0 lbs	-41.0 lbs	43.5	-29.1%	-29.1%
2	263.0 lbs	-15.0 lbs	-56.0 lbs	41.2	-10.6%	-39.7%
3	246.0 lbs	-17.0 lbs	-73.0 lbs	38.5	-12.1%	-51.8%
4	232.0 lbs	-14.0 lbs	-87.0 lbs	36.3	-9.9%	-61.7%
5	218.0 lbs	-14.0 lbs	-101.0 lbs	34.1	-9.9%	-71.6%
6	208.0 lbs	-10.0 lbs	-111.0 lbs	32.6	-7.1%	-78.7%
7	198.0 lbs	-10.0 lbs	-121.0 lbs	31.0	-7.1%	-85.8%
8	191.0 lbs	-7.0 lbs	-128.0 lbs	29.9	-5.0%	-90.8%
9	178.0 lbs	-13.0 lbs	-141.0 lbs	27.9	-9.2%	-100.0%
10	172.0 lbs	-6.0 lbs	-147.0 lbs	26.9	-4.3%	-104.3%
11	165.0 lbs	-7.0 lbs	-154.0 lbs	25.8	-5.0%	-109.2%
12	162.0 lbs	-3.0 lbs	-157.0 lbs	25.4	-2.1%	-111.3%
13	157.0 lbs	-5.0 lbs	-162.0 lbs	24.6	-3.5%	-114.9%
14	153.0 lbs	-4.0 lbs	-166.0 lbs	24.0	-2.8%	-117.7%
15	151.0 lbs	-2.0 lbs	-168.0 lbs	23.6	-1.4%	-119.1%
	TOTAL	-168 lbs

I am starting to really get frustrated with my doctor. Apparently my concerns for my vitamin levels is considered micro-managing. He is a PA, and I really feel I should see someone who is more experienced or willing to work with me, on researching what I need and what is a potential problem.
He was not concerned with my vitamin A, it was 23.. From what I have read for us, that is really bad. Dr K has placed me on 1 ADEK a day. I am taking 3 of the bariatric advantage multis + ADEK. But I feel this is really falling short of what I need. I am afraid in 6 months I will be even further in the toilet on my vit A levels. I go back to see Dr K in Sept. I really would like for my PA to help me with this, since Dr K is my surgeon not my primary doctor. So, I asked my PA today for a referral to a hemotologist, he informed me, they are just for cancer not for malabsorption issues... That one kinda made me blink. He said he hopes I trust him and if I want him to play vampire he would draw bloods more often. But that isnt my concern, mine is he wont try to adjust my vites. So no referral for me. I guess I will just have him recheck in a couple months and see where I am at. And throw a hissy fit than for a referral.

Well it happened, it took a little over a year but I have reached my goal of 159. I have offically lost 160lbs. The last 10lbs I have not been trying to lose, so I am hoping I can stop. I never thought I would have this concern. I honestly don't watch anything I eat. I have noticed if I dont drink a Starbucks the weight comes off faster. So I guess the only solution is more Starbucks? lol I am gonna try trail mix and add more complex carbs to my diet.

Well I am tickled three shades of pink. And I will once again say, I LOVE MY DS! No regrets.. Best thing ever! <3

Well.. It's been a year. A year yesterday actually. I am doing wonderful. I have lost 157lbs, I am down to 162lbs. I feel incredible. I have never been happier.
I haven't gotten my labs done yet. But Dr. K's office sent the labs out today, so I should have those in a few weeks.
I take my vitamins religiously. And I still avoid the bad carbs. Which I have no problem with. I have no desire for the bad carbs.
I am wearing a size 9. I never thought I would be in single digit clothes. I still haven't went seriously clothes shopping, I have picked up a couple things, but for some reason I haven't gotten much yet. I guess I have to let my mind catch up with the weight loss. I think I am nearly done. At least I think so. At this point, I have not been trying to lose, more of a maintain. I am still in the honeymoon phase. So I might lose a little more, which is fine, because of the bounce back. I like where I am right now. So bouncing back to this would be great.
I don't regret my surgery for 1 second. It was the best thing I ever did for myself. And I thank god everyday that I found such a wonderful surgeon to take me as his patient and change my life forever. Thank you Dr. Keshishian.

Wow, Just wow, This has been incredible. Everyday the new lifestyle of eating low carb and high protein gets easier and more of a natural way of life. I feel so good. I always take my vitamins religiously. I make sure I get my protein in and a few complex carbs.

I am wearing a loose size 12 jeans, and large tops. I want to lose 20 more lbs. I am not sure what size that will put me in. But at 158 I should be at a very comfy weight. Actually if I didn't lose another lb I would be happy. But I would like to reach my goal. 178 was my doctors goal, and I weighed in at that this morning!

I have went from 319 to 178.


I do love my DS very much!

I had my 6 month check up today, My labs are great, nothing needed to change. I am also down 121lbs, and that puts me at 198!! So happy I made Onederland the day of my visit.
 
I feel great, I eat low carb, and so far the weight keeps falling off. The only thing I really need to do at this point is more exercise. Otherwise I am actually ahead of goal. I asked Dr K what my goal weight should be and he said maybe lose 20 more lbs, and I would be below a 30bmi.

I am however still having GERD issues, so I am gonna try mylanta/maalox before bed. He said that would help coat my stomach.

I love my DS! <3 <3

Well its been 3 months, and I am now down 73lbs. I am feeling great. There isn't anything I can't eat or tolerate. I keep an eye on my carbs, I want the most out of my honeymoon, I am at 50% EWL already and I have 71 more lbs to go. 

I am doing great with my vitamins and I went in last week to get my iron checked, it was higher now than before my surgery at 13.8. The doctor was very pleased. I am on a prenatal multi-vitamin and 1500mg of Calcium citrate.

I haven't been doing protein shakes, but I am getting at least 90 grams of protein every day from food. The shakes are just so sickly sweet to me.

I was having some trouble with my GERD and my PA adjusted my antacids, and it has been so much better. I am taking Nexium x 2 a day morning and night, and Pepcid x 2 a day also morning and night. This combo is working great.

Well that is about it, The DS is incredible, if you are looking for a surgery that makes you feel human, the DS is a good choice.

I went to see Dr. Keshishian today and he said my labs they took from my 1 week looked great and I am doing great. I have also lost 34lbs. I don't have to go back for 3 months. I probably need to get more exercise and I will try to up that as each week goes by.

Hi all, just wanted to let everyone know I am home and doing good. I am tired and still trying to get all the fluids in each day but doing good otherwise.

My surgery went well. It only took 2.5 hours and he was done. Dr Keshishian sure knows his stuff. I was very relieved because I had so many previous abdominal surgries and was afraid I would come out with half a DS, but I didn't.

I had a little problem with my drains bleeding because of previous surgeries, but as soon as they were removed the problem was resolved. I had the advantage of going home with no drains! hehe
 

My pre-op appts went fine, took all day, but I am ready to go! I got all my bloodwork, chest x-ray, and EKG done today also. All I have to now is show up on 4-15-09 at 4:45am... yes 4:45am ugh. And I will be wheeled into surgery at 7am.

I am nearly there... SO excited!! Just a little bit nervous!