Progress Update

Hi Everyone, Please forgive me for being away for so long, and for not answering the messages you've sent. I haven't written anything since just before my surgery. I had my consultation with Dr. Warnock 09/18/06. I wanted the Lapband, but because I needed to lose 200 lbs, he said I really needed the RNY. So, that's what I did. I started the liquid protein diet 10/11/06, and lost about 60 pounds by surgery date, 01/22/07. I've lost about 65 pounds since surgery. I've gone from size 30/32 to 22/24. I've had problems keeping down solid protein, so I had an endoscopy last week, and they found a stitch across the opening, and removed it. They also found a large ulcer right at the opening from the pouch to the intestine. So, I'm taking Carafate for 2 months, then they'll evaluate the situation again. I'm doing much better with solid protein now, and I sure hope it continues. I've lost lots of hair! The same thing happened when I was on Medifast, many years ago, so I wasn't surprised. I had my hair cut very short, and don't go out of the house without a wig now. Now that I'm almost 6 months out from surgery, I'm hoping it starts groing back in soon! Talk to you later. Lynn Starting Weight: 354.5 Surgery Weight: 296 Current Weight: 228.5

Hey Lynn!!!! Wow, you've have quite the ordeal huh? I'm glad you are doing better. Sorry to hear about the hairloss. I've lost a lot, but fortunately I have thick hair and so to me it's been easier to style. Now, I don't know if I want to lose anymore though, I use a handful everyday. It's crazy. I should have kept it all, would have made a sweater for a small dog by now. lol! You are doing awesome on your WLS!!!!! Congratulation.

OMG! Congratulations on your successes, and I hope the rough times are behond you! Good job! Belle