MY GP IS HAPPY ... AND SO AM I!

Linda M.
on 5/2/17 7:28 am - Orillia, Canada

I just had an appointment with my G.P. who had recommended that I look into the Bariatric Program through the University Health Network so that he might recommend me. At the time he told me it was my decision and if I just went to the orientation, I could either continue on to the next ste*****t go back.

Jump ahead a year later, second visit with him after surgery at the 6 week mark. My blood pressure is normal, my hemoglobin is back to normal, my iron is still elevated from the I.V. iron received in hospital, but down by half when taken a month ago and I am down 24.2 lbs. since our last visit on April 6th. I don't know who was smiling more.

I don't need to see him for another three months and although I will be going to my follow-up visits at TWH starting tomorrow, I am thankful that my own doctor is pleased with OUR decision. Healthcare is a partnership. When he said that some of his patients have gone back to their old habits, I told him vehemently that I would not. He smiled and said, "I have no doubt."

I am motivated, inspired and truly thankful. What a great journey to be on!

Orientation: June 29th, 2016, Surgery March 22, 2017. Pre-surgery: 16 lbs, (Size 2x, 18/20), M1: 19 lbs. (Size 1x, 16/18), M2: 13 lbs. (Size 16, XL) M3: 10 lbs. (Size 14/16, large). M4: 6 lbs. (Size 14, large/medium). M5: 10 lbs. (Size 14, solid medium - lol), M6: 9 lbs. (Size 12, medium). M7: 8 lbs. (Size 10/12 and small/medium). M8: 7 lbs. (Size 10 and small/medium). M9: 2 lbs. (Size 8/10 - small/medium). Lost 100 lbs by Month 9! M10: 5 lbs. M11: 4 lbs. One year: 6 lbs. Total 111 lbs. lost!

Kathy1212
on 5/2/17 7:36 am

Congratulations; that's great news!

You're rocking this!

Pre-Op Visit: Jan. 10, 2017, weight 304, surgeon: Dr. David Lindsay, St. Joe's, Toronto

1st Day of (3 weeks worth of) Optifast: Jan. 11, 2017

Surgery Date: Feb. 1st, 2017

  Kathy  

Mahalo F.
on 5/2/17 8:07 am

That is great!

Congratulations !

Keep up the great work!

Roux En Y - Jan. 4, 2017

HW 283 SW 260 CW 165

IN THE END WE ONLY REGRET CHANCES WE DIDN'T TAKE.

Tracks
on 5/2/17 8:22 am - Halton Ontario, Canada
RNY on 01/25/17

that's awesome!

HW: 335 SW: 310 CW: 287

Simplyb
on 5/2/17 8:23 am
RNY on 04/12/17

Congratulations! Keep up the good work!

Surgery: RNY April 12/2017 - Humber River Hospital

Current Weight: 225 lbs

Travelher
on 5/2/17 8:28 am
Revision on 10/04/16

Yay!

Band-RNY revision age 50 5'4" HW 260 SW: 244 (bf healthy range 23-35%) bf 23.7% (at 137lbs) cw range 135-138.lbl with butt lift and mastoplexy March 23, 2018...2.5lbs removed.

Pre-op-16lbs (size 18/20...244) M1-16lbs (size 18...228) M2-15.6lbs (size 16/18...212.4) M3-10lbs (size 16..202.4) M4-11.4lbs (size 14...191) M5-10.8lbs (size 12...180.2) M6-8.4 (size 8/10...171.8) M7-6.4 (size 8...165.4 lbs) M8-11.6 (size 6...153.8) M9-5.6 (size 4/6...148.2) M10-5.8 (size 4....142.4) M11-4 (size 2/4...138.4) Surgiversary -1 (size 2/4...137.4) M13-2.6 (size 2/4...134.8) M14 (size 2/4...134.8) M15 (size 2...135) M16 (size 2...131.4) M17 (size 2...135) M18 (size 2...135) M19 (size 2...138) M20 (size 2...135) M21 (size 2...138)

Linda M.
on 5/2/17 9:31 am - Orillia, Canada

6 lbs from goal in less than 7 months. Yay You! How exciting!

Orientation: June 29th, 2016, Surgery March 22, 2017. Pre-surgery: 16 lbs, (Size 2x, 18/20), M1: 19 lbs. (Size 1x, 16/18), M2: 13 lbs. (Size 16, XL) M3: 10 lbs. (Size 14/16, large). M4: 6 lbs. (Size 14, large/medium). M5: 10 lbs. (Size 14, solid medium - lol), M6: 9 lbs. (Size 12, medium). M7: 8 lbs. (Size 10/12 and small/medium). M8: 7 lbs. (Size 10 and small/medium). M9: 2 lbs. (Size 8/10 - small/medium). Lost 100 lbs by Month 9! M10: 5 lbs. M11: 4 lbs. One year: 6 lbs. Total 111 lbs. lost!

Travelher
on 5/2/17 11:20 am, edited 5/2/17 4:21 am
Revision on 10/04/16

yep. truthfully didn't think I'd break 170. the 160's are kicking my butt. But I'll claw my way there.

I had my 6 month check up a few weeks ago. normal across the board here. Not the case in my pre-ops.

Band-RNY revision age 50 5'4" HW 260 SW: 244 (bf healthy range 23-35%) bf 23.7% (at 137lbs) cw range 135-138.lbl with butt lift and mastoplexy March 23, 2018...2.5lbs removed.

Pre-op-16lbs (size 18/20...244) M1-16lbs (size 18...228) M2-15.6lbs (size 16/18...212.4) M3-10lbs (size 16..202.4) M4-11.4lbs (size 14...191) M5-10.8lbs (size 12...180.2) M6-8.4 (size 8/10...171.8) M7-6.4 (size 8...165.4 lbs) M8-11.6 (size 6...153.8) M9-5.6 (size 4/6...148.2) M10-5.8 (size 4....142.4) M11-4 (size 2/4...138.4) Surgiversary -1 (size 2/4...137.4) M13-2.6 (size 2/4...134.8) M14 (size 2/4...134.8) M15 (size 2...135) M16 (size 2...131.4) M17 (size 2...135) M18 (size 2...135) M19 (size 2...138) M20 (size 2...135) M21 (size 2...138)

Linda M.
on 5/2/17 11:41 am, edited 5/2/17 4:42 am - Orillia, Canada

The doctor asked me what weight I would like to get down to. Like you, I've set two goals: 175 and 160. I remember weighing 175 and felt fantastic and wore about a size 11/12 (before kids). I told him I would strive for these numbers but success would come as I continue to follow the program and maintain whatever weight. I'm 5'6" so I see a lot of similarities and know I'll have my share of butt kicking (maybe it will reduce its size) - lol.

Orientation: June 29th, 2016, Surgery March 22, 2017. Pre-surgery: 16 lbs, (Size 2x, 18/20), M1: 19 lbs. (Size 1x, 16/18), M2: 13 lbs. (Size 16, XL) M3: 10 lbs. (Size 14/16, large). M4: 6 lbs. (Size 14, large/medium). M5: 10 lbs. (Size 14, solid medium - lol), M6: 9 lbs. (Size 12, medium). M7: 8 lbs. (Size 10/12 and small/medium). M8: 7 lbs. (Size 10 and small/medium). M9: 2 lbs. (Size 8/10 - small/medium). Lost 100 lbs by Month 9! M10: 5 lbs. M11: 4 lbs. One year: 6 lbs. Total 111 lbs. lost!

crqvingchange
on 5/2/17 9:16 am

That's wonderful Linda. Keep posting on the WAYE thread, we'll keep you on the straight and narrow, lol.

CENTURY CLUB MEMBER at 6 months post-op.

Referral to Guelph Feb/13, Sleep study and all bloodwork and ultrasound May/13, orientation July/13. Nurse, NUT,SW Sept/13, 2nd NUT, nurse and SW, 3rd round and cleared for surgery Dec/13. Pre-op Apr 7/14, Surgeon May 2/14, Opti Jul 3/14, surgery Jul 17/14.

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