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Hi, I'm Cathy. I just had my laprascopic RNY on Monday, April 13, so I'm still in the "OMGosh, what have I done??!!!" stage. Dr. Yarbrough in Springfield did my procedure. I lost about 17 or 18 lbs presurgery, and have lost about another 3 or so since Monday (not including the lost "fluid" weight from all the IV's, which went away by the 2nd day). Now I'm trying to figure out how to eat AND get 64 ounces of water in per day. I don't seem to be able to tell yet when I'm full. Maybe that will come? I think I have about 60 lbs to go.
Hello Linda!
My name is Vicki. I had lap Duodenal Switch with Dr. Clifford Deveney at OHSU on Wednesday, May 14, 2008, the first day of a heat wave. I stayed in the hospital 5 nites due to potassium issues and high output in the JP drain that the doctors wanted to monitor before I could be released. The JP drain was removed by Vicki, the in-patient bariatric NP, the day I was released so I didn't have to go home with the pesky thing still hanging around.
I was on clear liquids from my dinner meal the day of my surgery to the same meal the next day. I started the full liquids at my first meal on my second post-op day until I left the hospital on my fifth post-op day. Once I got home, I started soft foods until Dr. D cleared me to eat solids on my 26th post-op day. I eat just like any non-WLSer, altho I cannot tolerate toasted/nontoasted breads, buns, or some simple carbs. I have experienced problems with sugar alcohols, so I avoid them whenever possible. I can still eat solid chocolates without any problems, altho I eat them sparingly. I do drink an occasional glass of wine.
I joined an athletic club in January of this year. I go 5 days a week and take exercise classes 4-5 days a week. I space the same exercise class at least 2 days apart to allow my body to recover. I take Group Active and Group Power classes, as well as doing circuit training on my own and working out on stationary bikes, stationary recumbent bikes, and sometimes the rowing machines. Plus, I either work out on the dreadmill (treadmill) or go mall-walking during inclement weather. So far, I have mall-walked at Mall 205, Lloyd Center, Van Mall, and Clackamas Town Center. I have walked in Washington Square in the past and still have a shirt from those days. On better days, I go power-walking in my neighborhood for at least 30 minutes and have walked as far as the reservoirs at Mt. Tabor in SE Portland. I hope to start riding a bike this summer.
I lost 18# prior to my surgery, 103# since my surgery, and have another 52# to "normal" BMI. I don't feel like I have had surgery at all!
My name is Vicki. I had lap Duodenal Switch with Dr. Clifford Deveney at OHSU on Wednesday, May 14, 2008, the first day of a heat wave. I stayed in the hospital 5 nites due to potassium issues and high output in the JP drain that the doctors wanted to monitor before I could be released. The JP drain was removed by Vicki, the in-patient bariatric NP, the day I was released so I didn't have to go home with the pesky thing still hanging around.
I was on clear liquids from my dinner meal the day of my surgery to the same meal the next day. I started the full liquids at my first meal on my second post-op day until I left the hospital on my fifth post-op day. Once I got home, I started soft foods until Dr. D cleared me to eat solids on my 26th post-op day. I eat just like any non-WLSer, altho I cannot tolerate toasted/nontoasted breads, buns, or some simple carbs. I have experienced problems with sugar alcohols, so I avoid them whenever possible. I can still eat solid chocolates without any problems, altho I eat them sparingly. I do drink an occasional glass of wine.
I joined an athletic club in January of this year. I go 5 days a week and take exercise classes 4-5 days a week. I space the same exercise class at least 2 days apart to allow my body to recover. I take Group Active and Group Power classes, as well as doing circuit training on my own and working out on stationary bikes, stationary recumbent bikes, and sometimes the rowing machines. Plus, I either work out on the dreadmill (treadmill) or go mall-walking during inclement weather. So far, I have mall-walked at Mall 205, Lloyd Center, Van Mall, and Clackamas Town Center. I have walked in Washington Square in the past and still have a shirt from those days. On better days, I go power-walking in my neighborhood for at least 30 minutes and have walked as far as the reservoirs at Mt. Tabor in SE Portland. I hope to start riding a bike this summer.
I lost 18# prior to my surgery, 103# since my surgery, and have another 52# to "normal" BMI. I don't feel like I have had surgery at all!
Vicki 
DS (lap) with Dr. Clifford Deveney. Cholecystectomy (lap) with Dr. Clifford Deveney 19 months post-op.
Has not weighed myself since 1/2010. Letting my clothes gauge my progress instead.
Look at you LInda rallying the troops,
how are you
Well I am Kelly andI had surgery 2 years ago in Feb, I had RYN and have lost 90 lbs, I like you linda need to loose another 50 lbs and have actually gaind 10 back, I am struggling and my goal is to loose 20 lbs this summer.
I am very happy with my decision and live life better than ever before,
I struggle with still wanting to use food for stress and boredom so that keeps kicking me in the ass and I need to get back on the exercise mode. Thank god the weather is changing
how are you
Well I am Kelly andI had surgery 2 years ago in Feb, I had RYN and have lost 90 lbs, I like you linda need to loose another 50 lbs and have actually gaind 10 back, I am struggling and my goal is to loose 20 lbs this summer.
I am very happy with my decision and live life better than ever before,
I struggle with still wanting to use food for stress and boredom so that keeps kicking me in the ass and I need to get back on the exercise mode. Thank god the weather is changing
Hi,
I'm Beth, had my DS with Deveny on 10/31/08 and live in SW Portland. Currently down 88lbs. LOVING being able to be active again and pain free! Diabeties is gone (6.7 A1c down to a 4.5) hypertention and cholestrol gone too (YAY!)
The happniess so far has been in CHASING my daughter, it was a proud moment where I actually wiped out and skinned my elbow/knees chasing after her. Pre surgery, this was not something I could have even dreamed of doing..
Other big wows, I can garden without pain! Before I would work in a bed or 2 and have to take a breath from either lots of pain or being out of breath.
Only issue I've had to deal with is this mystery "neurological disorder" We have no clue if this is surgical related or something that has just showed up. I am VERY thankful to have such an awesome, supportive PCP who has worked with me on this. While he dosen't fully understand the DS (i'm his first) he is very open minded to learning and being supportive of whatever it is I need.
Beth
I'm Beth, had my DS with Deveny on 10/31/08 and live in SW Portland. Currently down 88lbs. LOVING being able to be active again and pain free! Diabeties is gone (6.7 A1c down to a 4.5) hypertention and cholestrol gone too (YAY!)
The happniess so far has been in CHASING my daughter, it was a proud moment where I actually wiped out and skinned my elbow/knees chasing after her. Pre surgery, this was not something I could have even dreamed of doing..
Other big wows, I can garden without pain! Before I would work in a bed or 2 and have to take a breath from either lots of pain or being out of breath.
Only issue I've had to deal with is this mystery "neurological disorder" We have no clue if this is surgical related or something that has just showed up. I am VERY thankful to have such an awesome, supportive PCP who has worked with me on this. While he dosen't fully understand the DS (i'm his first) he is very open minded to learning and being supportive of whatever it is I need.
Beth
Hi -
My name is Lisa and I am coming up on 2 years since I had open RNY in Bend, OR. I have never regretted this surgery and feel it saved my life. Dr. Archer is my hero and I will forever be grateful that he was there to help me when I needed him.
I am sad to say that I see no one has been responding since April. I would dearly love to see some Oregon activities going on. I have found that active support groups and activities keep your focus and your drive going.
I myself have been slacking off on my support groups and journaling and have seen my weight loss come to a standstill. I have my 2 yr Dr. appt in about 7 weeks and have set a goal to be at least below my last weigh in weight. My Dr. said that at 2 years people tend to gain weight and I have promised myself that I will not be in that boat! I am gearing up to get back to doing those things and being consistent with my exercise. I have lost about 145 and have about 40 more pounds to go. (My ticker hasn't been updated).
Keep in touch....it helps!
My name is Lisa and I am coming up on 2 years since I had open RNY in Bend, OR. I have never regretted this surgery and feel it saved my life. Dr. Archer is my hero and I will forever be grateful that he was there to help me when I needed him.
I am sad to say that I see no one has been responding since April. I would dearly love to see some Oregon activities going on. I have found that active support groups and activities keep your focus and your drive going.
I myself have been slacking off on my support groups and journaling and have seen my weight loss come to a standstill. I have my 2 yr Dr. appt in about 7 weeks and have set a goal to be at least below my last weigh in weight. My Dr. said that at 2 years people tend to gain weight and I have promised myself that I will not be in that boat! I am gearing up to get back to doing those things and being consistent with my exercise. I have lost about 145 and have about 40 more pounds to go. (My ticker hasn't been updated).
Keep in touch....it helps!
Hey Everyone!
I'm Anne from Corvallis, OR... had my RNY with Dr. Read in March of 2008... since then I've lost 153lbs and am 5 lbs from my goal weight! :) I couldnt be happier with the results... have had nothing but a great experience with everything.
It's been an amazing journey... it's my goal to continue to keep on track and be there to celebrate and encourage others on the same journey.
:) Anne
I'm Anne from Corvallis, OR... had my RNY with Dr. Read in March of 2008... since then I've lost 153lbs and am 5 lbs from my goal weight! :) I couldnt be happier with the results... have had nothing but a great experience with everything.
It's been an amazing journey... it's my goal to continue to keep on track and be there to celebrate and encourage others on the same journey.
:) Anne
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