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Topic: RE: Back from 1 year appointment
Hi Cindy,
Sounds like you'll get some answers soon with the tests etc. That probably a relief. Dr. Atlas is also going to be my surgeon, and my BMI is over 50, so I often wondered what the criteria was for possibly moving on to a bypass if the sleeve didn't provide adequate results. So are you just supposed to email his office with updates on your weight loss now? When is your next follow up appointment with Dr. Atlas?
Thanks for sharing this information, its so helpful having this kind of info on the follow up!
Elena
Sounds like you'll get some answers soon with the tests etc. That probably a relief. Dr. Atlas is also going to be my surgeon, and my BMI is over 50, so I often wondered what the criteria was for possibly moving on to a bypass if the sleeve didn't provide adequate results. So are you just supposed to email his office with updates on your weight loss now? When is your next follow up appointment with Dr. Atlas?
Thanks for sharing this information, its so helpful having this kind of info on the follow up!
Elena
Topic: RE: Back from 1 year appointment
Hi Cindy|
Your doc is happy with your progress, so you're doing good!
Did Dr Atlas what would be a nore realistic goal weight?
More frequent follow-ups could be beneficial to maintain motivation, keep up the good work Cindy!
Your doc is happy with your progress, so you're doing good!
Did Dr Atlas what would be a nore realistic goal weight?
More frequent follow-ups could be beneficial to maintain motivation, keep up the good work Cindy!
Joel
HW: 347 SW: 345 (Goal 190lbs) CW: 182.0
DS performed on Nov 26th 2009 and goal reached on Nov 12th 2010 
1 year out: 181.2lbs
2 years out: 178 lbs
3 years out: 182 lbs...without sacrifices
Topic: Back from 1 year appointment
Hello
I just got back from meeting Dr. Atlas for my one year check up.
He said he was happy with my progress and based on the numbers he has I have lost 54% of my excess weight. But that does not include the liquid diet and that is based on a goal weight of 145 lbs. Which he said is not realistic.
He also mentioned that most people witha VSG loose about 65% of the excess weight in 12 to 18 months.
And that because I had a high BMI of over 50 there's a 30% chance I might need a bypass or something else. But so far so good.
I have to go for an x-ray "repas baryte" which I think is the barium x-ray. I mentioned to him I was eating more than before and that I feel hungry so he wants to make sure it didn't stretch and that the size was good to begin with. Also since I started having some heart burn again they will check if I have an ulcer.
And I got in trouble for not having more follow ups... didn't know I should. He wants more data. So he wants to have my weight sent to him every 4-6 weeks on their internet site. Any one else do that?
That was pretty much it.
Cindy
I just got back from meeting Dr. Atlas for my one year check up.
He said he was happy with my progress and based on the numbers he has I have lost 54% of my excess weight. But that does not include the liquid diet and that is based on a goal weight of 145 lbs. Which he said is not realistic.
He also mentioned that most people witha VSG loose about 65% of the excess weight in 12 to 18 months.
And that because I had a high BMI of over 50 there's a 30% chance I might need a bypass or something else. But so far so good.
I have to go for an x-ray "repas baryte" which I think is the barium x-ray. I mentioned to him I was eating more than before and that I feel hungry so he wants to make sure it didn't stretch and that the size was good to begin with. Also since I started having some heart burn again they will check if I have an ulcer.
And I got in trouble for not having more follow ups... didn't know I should. He wants more data. So he wants to have my weight sent to him every 4-6 weeks on their internet site. Any one else do that?
That was pretty much it.
Cindy
HW 352 SW 328 
Topic: RE: Monday weigh in!!!
Hey Mr Motivation!
You're burning energy like a big block engine, Congrats!
Keep up the good work!
You're burning energy like a big block engine, Congrats!
Keep up the good work!
Joel
HW: 347 SW: 345 (Goal 190lbs) CW: 182.0
DS performed on Nov 26th 2009 and goal reached on Nov 12th 2010
1 year out: 181.2lbs
2 years out: 178 lbs
3 years out: 182 lbs...without sacrifices
Topic: RE: Monday weigh in!!!
Good to hear from you!
Two pounds is nothing to spit on, weight loss is sometimes (also) a matter of time...
Keep us posted on what your doctor had to say!
Two pounds is nothing to spit on, weight loss is sometimes (also) a matter of time...
Keep us posted on what your doctor had to say!
Joel
HW: 347 SW: 345 (Goal 190lbs) CW: 182.0
DS performed on Nov 26th 2009 and goal reached on Nov 12th 2010
1 year out: 181.2lbs
2 years out: 178 lbs
3 years out: 182 lbs...without sacrifices
Topic: RE: Monday weigh in!!!
Hi Everyone,
For me it was another good week weight wise. I lost another 3.8 pounds and I now have less than 100 pounds to lose before I hit my goal weight. I have now lost 89 pounds in just under 4 months and I feel great. I played 54-holes of golf in the last 48 hours and because of it, I was able to get in almost 5 litres of water so I was happy about that. The swing is out of whack now because of the weight loss but I can't complain about that too much right now. It's what I needed and wanted. I'm ~18 pounds away from being under 300 pounds for the first time in 5 years. That's my new July goal. Here's to another awesome week gang!
Nathalie! Félicitation à toi et Pierre. 10 years is amazing but now with your health back in check, you will have a ton more to celebrate. Have fun at the Delta "Nathalie" Winnipeg. Good job on the weight loss too with all the celebrating you were able to do.
Joel! Good to see you back on here dude! Your ticker is still not showing. What's going on??? Glad to see you are still maintaing your amazing weight! Keep up the good word man.
Cindy! Another loss is another step in the right direction. Whatever you are doing it is working so keep it up. Let us know what Dr. Atlas has to say. I'm sure he's going to be super happy with where you are at today compared to last year and so should you! Keep it going girl!
Heidi! How was your week? I didn't see your numbers? :(
For me it was another good week weight wise. I lost another 3.8 pounds and I now have less than 100 pounds to lose before I hit my goal weight. I have now lost 89 pounds in just under 4 months and I feel great. I played 54-holes of golf in the last 48 hours and because of it, I was able to get in almost 5 litres of water so I was happy about that. The swing is out of whack now because of the weight loss but I can't complain about that too much right now. It's what I needed and wanted. I'm ~18 pounds away from being under 300 pounds for the first time in 5 years. That's my new July goal. Here's to another awesome week gang!
Nathalie! Félicitation à toi et Pierre. 10 years is amazing but now with your health back in check, you will have a ton more to celebrate. Have fun at the Delta "Nathalie" Winnipeg. Good job on the weight loss too with all the celebrating you were able to do.
Joel! Good to see you back on here dude! Your ticker is still not showing. What's going on??? Glad to see you are still maintaing your amazing weight! Keep up the good word man.
Cindy! Another loss is another step in the right direction. Whatever you are doing it is working so keep it up. Let us know what Dr. Atlas has to say. I'm sure he's going to be super happy with where you are at today compared to last year and so should you! Keep it going girl!
Heidi! How was your week? I didn't see your numbers? :(
StartW: 406.6 SurgeryW: 370.8 LastW: 249.6 ThisW: 246.6
VSG SURGERY ON MARCH 10TH, 2011
Follow my journey on YouTube at www.YouTube.com/Dirik29
VSG SURGERY ON MARCH 10TH, 2011
Follow my journey on YouTube at www.YouTube.com/Dirik29
Topic: RE: Monday weigh in!!!
Congrats Nathalie!!! Have a great trip!!
Revision from sleeve to RNY is set for January 13, 2014.
Topic: RE: Monday weigh in!!!
Pierre and I have been married for 10 years now ... it was worte celebrating.
Cindy 2 pounds is good, you have to take any loss that come your way.
Keep us posted on the result of your appointment with Dr. Atlas.
Nathalie
Cindy 2 pounds is good, you have to take any loss that come your way.
Keep us posted on the result of your appointment with Dr. Atlas.
Nathalie
HW 385 SW 351 
Topic: RE: Monday weigh in!!!
Good morning.
Congrats Nathalie on your anniversary, I agree with Joel !
And you still lost a little with the celebrations. Good job!!
Joel I don't see your ticker. Keep up the good work of maintaining.
I'm not 100% sure what my weight was last week. But in the past 2 weeks or so I lost about 2 pounds so I'm happy with that.
I have my one year checkup on Wednesday, let's see what Dr. Atlas has to say.
I hope to get some time to enjoy the nicer weather.
Have a great sun filled week.
Cindy
Congrats Nathalie on your anniversary, I agree with Joel !
And you still lost a little with the celebrations. Good job!!
Joel I don't see your ticker. Keep up the good work of maintaining.
I'm not 100% sure what my weight was last week. But in the past 2 weeks or so I lost about 2 pounds so I'm happy with that.
I have my one year checkup on Wednesday, let's see what Dr. Atlas has to say.
I hope to get some time to enjoy the nicer weather.
Have a great sun filled week.
Cindy
HW 352 SW 328
Topic: RE: Monday weigh in!!!
Hi Nathalie!
Taking focus away from weight loss and redirecting it on a happy wedding is a very healthy thing to do...Congrats to you and Pierre! Weight can surely wait a bit before it comes back in the spotlight again...
I've updated my ticker at 176.5 this morning, but weight is under control...Time to get out and enjoy nicer (and dryer) weather!
Have a nice week everyboby!
Edit: Where the heck is my ticker???
Taking focus away from weight loss and redirecting it on a happy wedding is a very healthy thing to do...Congrats to you and Pierre! Weight can surely wait a bit before it comes back in the spotlight again...
I've updated my ticker at 176.5 this morning, but weight is under control...Time to get out and enjoy nicer (and dryer) weather!
Have a nice week everyboby!
Edit: Where the heck is my ticker???
Joel
HW: 347 SW: 345 (Goal 190lbs) CW: 182.0
DS performed on Nov 26th 2009 and goal reached on Nov 12th 2010
1 year out: 181.2lbs
2 years out: 178 lbs
3 years out: 182 lbs...without sacrifices
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