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Institute for Laproscopic Surgery
Bellevue, WA
laproscopyNW.com
425-453-7888
great surgeon in a great practice, great hospital, done alot of revisions. Can usually get a quick surgery date depending on insurance requirements.
Merrilou
Merrilou
Helen
I started a food log today as a matter of fact. Today was about the typical way that I eat. I fell way short on protien and calories were tiny . I never thought about the fact that I was not eating enough. I may do this for a couple of weeks and then make an in between appointment to see my nut.
Andrea
Andrea...
This may odd... but you may not be eating enough..... I know I was not as active as you my first couple of months after surgery. How many calories are you eating every day? Are you keeping a food journal.... depending on how tall you are and your age.... you may need to eat more food since you are so active. Do you have a nutritionist that you are working with? She/He might be able to look at your food diary and see what changes you could make.
Are you taking your supplements? I am not sure if this would make a difference in weight loss... but I know it makes a difference in your general health.
As far a follow-up goes.... I saw my surgeon at 2 wks, 3 months, 6 months and 1 year.
I hope this helps.....
Helen
Consult W/Surgery W/Revision W/Goal W
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Hi ya'll
I had my revision from VBG to RNY back in November of 09. I had my surgery at MAMC by Dr. Martin. I saw him one time to set up the uppe GI and the next time I saw him we were schedualing my surgery. I had struggled with the stupid docs over at McCord for so long to send me to MAMC just to be checked out. I knew for a very long time something was not "right" with me.I threw up anytime I ate "real" food. This had gone on for years. I had finally given up. My opening was closed to the size of a pencil eraser. OMG!!! I quit smoking in April and then hurt my back and ballooned back up to 190. I was doing a good job of maintaining till then. I feel like I was rushed through the whole procedure. I only saw Dr. Martin ONE time while in the hospital. I saw him at 3 weeks for about 3 minutes. Told not to come back till Feb. I am frustrated because I am very active( feel really good now that I can eat), running 3 miles/ 3times a week and go to the Y for TBC classes 2 days a week. I have barely lost 20 pounds and 16 of that was gone before my 3 week appointment. I am so frustrated right now that I am sitting here eating crackers. What do I do? I am following the food plan(except for this minute) and getting my protien and water and blah blah blah. So why have I stalled at less than 2 months.
Thanks for reading.