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Topic: RE: slow weight loss
I had open silastic ring gastroplasty on April 8 2003. I am 34 and 5'3". My beginning weight was 347lbs (not scared to be honest about it now). Current weight 259lbs (yeeeee). I joined Curves in May, but haven't gone in a couple of weeks because I've been so sick. I need to get started back. My true weight goal is around 135lbs. I told Dr Cribbins 165 or so. I know I can reach my goal now with the success I have had so far. Good luck to us all. Donna
Topic: Losing my Hair
I had my Lap RNY on 4/2/03. I am doing well, down 61#, but I am loing my hair at an alarming rate. Any suggestions??
Topic: RE: nausea after 2 months **gastroplasty**
Hey Donna, I did not have this problem, but a lady on my support group did, and our docotor just told her that it happens in some people and would go away. She tried evertyhting that people suggested and it did not work. Then one day she woke up in her 3rd month and said "it is gone", and since then has been ok. I would try the other things people suggest, but realize we are all different and your stomach may be slow at healing. Sometimes when I eat too fast I get a little nauseated and have to slow down, same with taking to big of bites... I would make sure to check with your doctors prior to taking any medications. Good Luck and keep us posted...
Topic: RE: nausea after 2 months **gastroplasty**
well, after about 8 wks I had about 3 wks of constant nausea specially with water & after I started with my antihistamine, alavert, it totally went away. I suffer from post nasal drip & that was going into my stomach & made me nauseas. You may speak to your physician to see if you could try an antihistamine to see if this helps. I hope this is able to help you, Good luck. Grisell
Topic: RE: nausea after 2 months **gastroplasty**
Hi Donna, sorry about your nausea, have you tried a nasil decongestant, like nasonex? I have read alot of post that have post nasal drip. Are you on a drug for acid reflux like prevacid, prilosec, GERD can cause nausea, another thing is do you take very small bites, like the size of a baby spoon, I know you mentioned gastroplasy instead of RNY, so I dont know if that could be a problem or not just a thought. What types of food do you eat? I had RNY on 4-23-03 I can eat anything, but creamsoups yuck, does jello bother you? or cottage cheese or cottage cheese with a couple of strawberries or frozen peaches like a smoothie. I know its irritating when a doctor doesnt believe you. Have you been scoped for an ulcer? You could have a sinus infection and need antibiotics, would diet coke make you feel better or hot tea or coffee? Sometimes I think we just have to listen to our own bodies, and if something sounds good to eat taste it and try it. Good luck I hope you get to the root of your problem.
Rosemary
Topic: nausea after 2 months **gastroplasty**
Hi. I am in search of help with a problem. I have been suffering with nausea for 4 weeks. None of my doctors are being helpful. The GI doctors think I have been cheating on my diet. I wi**** were that simple. I could resolve the problem if that were the problem. I have been given a prescription for every nausea medicine I know of. Nothing is helping. I had gastroplasty surgery, not the rny. The only thing I have been able to eat in the past week was a cream soup I had for lunch today while I was still admitted in the hospital. It was relatively bland with specks of something, vegetables or seasonings I guess. Does anyone have any ideas what it might have been?
If you know of anything that might be easy on my stomach I would be ever so grateful if you would pass it along. I am so hungry. Up until last Friday I was living mostly on supplements and instant potatoes. Now I can't handle them. My mother has suggested the possibility of food allergies or allergies to medicines. The GI doctor has put me back on a full liquid diet. Telling me to eat liquids isn't a fix when I can't eat hardly anything. Could sinus problems be at fault. I have a history with sinutis. I've been told told numerous times that the surgery can really affect your body in different ways.
I would appreciate any help or advice. Have a great weekend.
Donna
75+lbs gone
since April 8 2003
Topic: RE: slow weight loss
It's so wonderful to see our progress! 1) I had Open RNY on 4/23/03, 2) I'm 30 years old and am 5'2" tall, 3) My beginning weight was 240 on my home scale (which is 8 lbs less than my physician's scale...), 4) I now weigh 190, 5) I exercise at least 3 times a week by walking at a fast pace on an inclined treadmill for 30 minutes plus 10-15 minutes with free weights or resistance training machines, 6) and my personal weight goal is 160 lbs. I have Polycystic Ovary Syndrom (PCOS) and can honestly say 90% of my symptoms have disappeared following my gastric bypass. My adult onset acne is gone, my cycles have returned to normal, etc. I've also lowered my cholesterol from 222 down to 184. I'm on cloud nine and feel this surgery is the best thing I could have ever done for myself. I'm so proud of everyone on this website - we are doing wonderfully! Staci
Topic: RE: slow weight loss
1) I had open rny on 4/11/03....2) I'm 32 years old, and I am 5'9" tall....3) I was 292 lbs. the day of surgery....4) I currently weigh 236 lbs.....5) I TRY to ride my stationary bike daily, and sometimes use hand weights. So in other words, not too much exercise here, lol.....6) My goal weight is anywhere between 185-195 lbs.
Topic: RE: I CAN'T BELIEVE IT -ITS BEEN GREAT SO FAR
Karen, GREAT JOB!! You're so right; It is the best thing we could have done. It's just a start but our lives look so much more exciting in the future. Isn't it wonderful to think of the new you! No matter how much we have to lose it is a new life for us now! We are going to feel, look and be healthier. Keep up the good work! LOL
Topic: RE: slow weight loss
This is great I.) I had lap rny 2.) on 4-14-03 3.) I'm 46 years old and 4'8"4.) starting weight was 251# and as of today 184# 5.) up until 3 weeks ago due to auto accident I was walking taebo and swiming now walking and swiming 6.) personal goal every time I would lose and gain I would only get down to 170 so I figure if I can get to 130 that would be great casue I've never been the low as an adult
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