8 Years today
It has been 8 years today that I had the BPD/DS surgery and had my gall badder removed. I have lost a total of 133lbs. Over the last year my weight has fluctuated about 10lbs but I am down again. I am pretty happy with that and, overall I can eat anything, but I still continue with protein shakes daily.
I am so amazed at how time has flown by, the only complications I have really had were, right after surgery, with infection and a blood transfusion, and then a year later having a hernia repair done.
My only issue now is low Vit D which I am working on. All my other labs are good.
This is a great surgery that I am very thankful for, it has changed to quality of my life, and I am forever thankful to my family and friends for all the support.
Susan
Nov. 14/2005 I have reached the 10 year mark and I am very glad I had this surgery and can live a normal life.
Happy surgiversary!! : )
--gina
5'1" -- HW 195/SW 187/GW 115 July 08/CW 121 Dec 2012
******GOAL*******
Starting BMI between 35 and 40ish?
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DS on Aug 9, 2007 with Dr. Hazem Elariny
Thanks for this update. I love hearing from those who have had the DS for a while. Congratulations on your 8-year surgiversary!
C-Girl
Starting Stats: Ht: 5' 0" HW: 242 ~ SW: 229.9 ~ CW: 117 ~ Goal: 124.9 ("normal" BMI)
% EWL @ 03 months: 36% % EWL @ 09 months: 80%
% EWL @ 06 months: 63% % EWL @ 12 months + 2 weeks: 100%
Hi Sunshine, It is really true that everyone is different, I take vitimins, 4 times a day morn, noon, supper and night. I don't take as many as others and I probably take more then some But what I take works for me and all mine are over the counter, except the vit D which I ordered on Vitalady.
Protein I start my day with a shake and go from there, my goal is 2 a day but I usually don't and my labs are good.
I am kind of a relaxed DS'er, if I was hardcore I might have lost the last few lbs, but I didn't.
My only advice is to really make the first year count because that is your most effective losing period.
Good luck
Susan
Nov. 14/2005 I have reached the 10 year mark and I am very glad I had this surgery and can live a normal life.
