Truth
I don't know about other people, but I had more than 300 to lose, and I think I'm far from being alone. I think the heavier-weight people are a little less likely to talk about the numbers, maybe. I know I am. I'm embarrassed that my weight ever got as high as it did, so even though I've lost 200+ ... well, it's a mixed emotion to be "proud" of it. Yes, I'm happy to be down the scale, but I'm embarrassed that I ever let my weight get so far out of control.
As for the OP, we really do need more information. How old is your son? Is he able to post? Does he follow the message boards? As others have posted, we need to know what he's doing for daily protein intake, and what his most recent labs show. How often has he had labs done? Are you tracking the levels yourselves on a spreadsheet? Who is the surgeon? As for the loss of tissue, of course he would have excess tissue with a weight loss that high. What is his current weight? Is he able to work out at the gym so that he can be rebuilding muscle tissue?
There's just a lot of unanswered questions so far.
As far as convenience, you state that your son's surgeon moved "across town" ... many of us have surgeons across the state or even further.
As for the OP, we really do need more information. How old is your son? Is he able to post? Does he follow the message boards? As others have posted, we need to know what he's doing for daily protein intake, and what his most recent labs show. How often has he had labs done? Are you tracking the levels yourselves on a spreadsheet? Who is the surgeon? As for the loss of tissue, of course he would have excess tissue with a weight loss that high. What is his current weight? Is he able to work out at the gym so that he can be rebuilding muscle tissue?
There's just a lot of unanswered questions so far.
As far as convenience, you state that your son's surgeon moved "across town" ... many of us have surgeons across the state or even further.
On May 24, 2010 at 4:25 PM Pacific Time, Jc42 wrote:
I don't know about other people, but I had more than 300 to lose, and I think I'm far from being alone. I think the heavier-weight people are a little less likely to talk about the numbers, maybe. I know I am. I'm embarrassed that my weight ever got as high as it did, so even though I've lost 200+ ... well, it's a mixed emotion to be "proud" of it. Yes, I'm happy to be down the scale, but I'm embarrassed that I ever let my weight get so far out of control.As for the OP, we really do need more information. How old is your son? Is he able to post? Does he follow the message boards? As others have posted, we need to know what he's doing for daily protein intake, and what his most recent labs show. How often has he had labs done? Are you tracking the levels yourselves on a spreadsheet? Who is the surgeon? As for the loss of tissue, of course he would have excess tissue with a weight loss that high. What is his current weight? Is he able to work out at the gym so that he can be rebuilding muscle tissue?
There's just a lot of unanswered questions so far.
As far as convenience, you state that your son's surgeon moved "across town" ... many of us have surgeons across the state or even further.
thanks.....for your words....it is the 1st time i have admited how much i have to loose, .....
It scares me, and does embarass me.....
Travis..
Yes, I totally understand the embarrassment, and maybe I'm just sensitive to it, but it seems to me that a lot of people have a morbid curiousity about how much weight I've lost or how much I weighed when I started. Reminds me of that circus freak mentality - you know it's rude, but you can't quite stop looking. In the same way, people can't seem to stop themselves from asking what my starting weight was or how much more I have to lose. It's why I rarely (almost never) will discuss actual numbers with anyone.
Travis, the bottom line is, though, that you've made a choice to change your life, and that IS something of which you can be proud. I'd reached a point where I was more afraid of what the excess weight would do to me than of the risks of surgery. Even on my worst post-op day, I have not ever regretted having the DS surgery.
Travis, the bottom line is, though, that you've made a choice to change your life, and that IS something of which you can be proud. I'd reached a point where I was more afraid of what the excess weight would do to me than of the risks of surgery. Even on my worst post-op day, I have not ever regretted having the DS surgery.
On May 25, 2010 at 1:36 PM Pacific Time, Jc42 wrote:
Yes, I totally understand the embarrassment, and maybe I'm just sensitive to it, but it seems to me that a lot of people have a morbid curiousity about how much weight I've lost or how much I weighed when I started. Reminds me of that circus freak mentality - you know it's rude, but you can't quite stop looking. In the same way, people can't seem to stop themselves from asking what my starting weight was or how much more I have to lose. It's why I rarely (almost never) will discuss actual numbers with anyone.Travis, the bottom line is, though, that you've made a choice to change your life, and that IS something of which you can be proud. I'd reached a point where I was more afraid of what the excess weight would do to me than of the risks of surgery. Even on my worst post-op day, I have not ever regretted having the DS surgery.
Jc42, thank you very much for your words.........you are very inspirational..........and you are right, I have decided to change.....
I'm confused. What truth are you seeking? If you spell out your issue or question a bit more, we may be able to be more helpful.
One truth is a very few rare DSers lose too much weight and ned intervention to stay healthy. However, i think it is even more rare in the group that has the most weight to lose. A good DS surgeon, can assess and treat this.
What was your son's pre-op weight. Some muscle loss is to be expected with any massive weight loss.
Give us a little info and we'll try to get you headed in the right direction.
The assistance of a doctor is always advised when post-ds concerns arise. I strongly encourage your son to seek out his clinic's advise in the is medical matter.
One truth is a very few rare DSers lose too much weight and ned intervention to stay healthy. However, i think it is even more rare in the group that has the most weight to lose. A good DS surgeon, can assess and treat this.
What was your son's pre-op weight. Some muscle loss is to be expected with any massive weight loss.
Give us a little info and we'll try to get you headed in the right direction.
The assistance of a doctor is always advised when post-ds concerns arise. I strongly encourage your son to seek out his clinic's advise in the is medical matter.
259.5/227.5/122/118
8.5 months post DSNormal BMI, woohoo!
8.5 months post DSNormal BMI, woohoo!
You haven't given us much to go on as far as his history with the surgery. For help in finding out the kind of information you are looking for we need something to go on.
Did he have complications initially in regards to his surgery that set him up for a rough go? How was his after care? Who EXACTLY was his surgeon (as in name)? What type of protein and vitamin recommendations were made to him? How often was he supposed to go in for checkup?
Did he have complications initially in regards to his surgery that set him up for a rough go? How was his after care? Who EXACTLY was his surgeon (as in name)? What type of protein and vitamin recommendations were made to him? How often was he supposed to go in for checkup?
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453/380/160/165I'm pretty sure bacon tastes as good as thin feels!
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