Surgery - 7 houts ago
I am at Newton-Wellesley hospital in Massachusetts. I had a VSG and a hiatal hernia fix. It took about 5 months to get to this point. Slept well last night. Sipping water now and seems to be going down well. Planning to do some walking as soon as someone is available to help.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 121
I had my surgery at Lahey in Burlington, so you are nearby. Its nice to see more Massachusetts people on the site.
best wishes,
Carol
Surgery May 1, 2013. Starting Weight 385, Surgery Weight 333, Current Weight 160. At GOAL!
Weight loss Pre-op 1-20 2-17 3-15 Post-op 1-20 2-18 3-15 4-14 5-16 6-11 7-12 8-8
9-11 10-7 11-7 12-7 13-8 14-6 15-3 16-7 17-3 18-3
My dad had his surgery with Dr. Amari at Lahey in Burlington. My mom with Dr. Shikora when he was at Tufts Medical Ctr.
Lanie; Age: 43; Surgery Date (VSG): 8/12/14 w/complications resulting in RNY next day;
Height: 5' 6" SW: 249 Comfort Zone: 135-140 CW: 138 (10/13/17)
M1: -25 lbs M2: -12 M3: -13 M4: -7 M5: -11 M6: -10 M7: -7 M8: -7 M9: -3 M10: -8 M11: -4 M12: -4
5K PR - 24:15 (4/23/16) First 10K - 53:30 (10/18/15)
You are doing great to be up and posting so soon after surgery. I'm so glad it went so well for you. Congratulations and welcome to the Loser's Bench!
Carol
Surgery May 1, 2013. Starting Weight 385, Surgery Weight 333, Current Weight 160. At GOAL!
Weight loss Pre-op 1-20 2-17 3-15 Post-op 1-20 2-18 3-15 4-14 5-16 6-11 7-12 8-8
9-11 10-7 11-7 12-7 13-8 14-6 15-3 16-7 17-3 18-3
