Life After WLS

Kathy S.
on 12/3/15 1:06 pm - InTheBurbs, XX

OMG! Grim, we are so happy you are here with us! Just to add how important it is to have those that "know" WLS treating us. If they don't they can misdiagnosis and lead to death.

I am so happy you are ok

HW:330 - GW:150 - MW:118-125

RW:190 - CW:130

Zee Starrlite
on 12/3/15 1:11 pm

VSG on 06/06/11

I am so glad that you are wise and so you are stable and healing!

All best,

Layla

3/30/2005 Lap Band installed 12/20/2010 Lap Band REMOVED
6/6/2011 Vertical SLEEVE Gastrectomy

killinmesmalls77
on 12/3/15 1:47 pm - MN

RNY on 05/07/15

So glad you are okay Grim! If you sparkle, you are definitely a vampire. You burn 650 calories for every pint of blood you donate. Consider your 6 or 7 pints a donation to the Porcelain Gods. So make sure to track those burned calories in MFP. However, not sure what type of exercise you would put that under, cardio or strength training.

Take care! So happy that you are back online to keep the rest of us inline.

~ Smalls

HW: 276 SW: 254.1 GW: 125 CW: 154.5

Joemac9408
on 12/3/15 1:57 pm - Staten Island, NY

RNY on 02/04/15 with

Hope you're feeling better Grim. I reached my goal weight (and really blew past it) fairly quickly but I've had 2 other surgeries since my bypass that keep me from slacking off and neglecting my vitamins and bloodwork. Hearing this is just another reason

Surgery date: 2/4/15

Highest weight: 315. Pre-op diet weight: 289. Surgery weight: 260. Current weight: 138 Goal weight: 160

mschwab
on 12/3/15 3:01 pm

RNY on 11/21/14

Holy (bloody) **** Grim, you paint a very vivid word picture. I am so sorry that happened to you, but glad things turned out okay in the end. Get it? In the end? Take care of yourself. This place wouldn't be the same without you.

Height: 5'7". HW: 299, Program starting weight: 290, SW: 238, CW 138 - 12 pounds under goal!

(deactivated member)
on 12/3/15 3:31 pm

WOW WOW WOW I never thought a complication could happen to you ... ( but it can happen to all of us ) Thank God you're so responsible with the vites labs and healthy living. (((((())))

Grim_Traveller
on 12/3/15 6:39 pm

RNY on 08/21/12

Thank you for the kind words everyone. I just got home and getting settled in.

You all make this a great place to be. I'm thankful every day for your assistance in keeping me on the right track.

6'3" tall, male.

Highest weight was 475. RNY on 08/21/12. Current weight: 198.

M1 -24; M2 -21; M3 -19; M4 -21; M5 -13; M6 -21; M7 -10; M8 -16; M9 -10; M10 -8; M11 -6; M12 -5.

LynnAlex
on 12/3/15 11:55 pm

RNY on 08/04/15

Grim, sorry this happened to you. I'm waiting for you to post about your fav veggies now that you got some new blood, perhaps from some vegetarians.

Age 61 5'4" Consult-6/2/15: 238 SW-8/4/15: 210 CW:145 (6/30/18) M1-16#, M2-17#, M3-14#, M4-10#, M5-6#, M6-5#, M7-1#, M8 -3# Range 133-138 DexaScan 4/16/17 19% body fat---- 2016 wt avg 142-146, 2017, wt. avg 132-136, 2018 avg weight 144-146 bounce back is real.

Grim_Traveller
on 12/4/15 1:51 am

RNY on 08/21/12

Tastes like the donor just had barbecue. I am feeling a little feminine though.

6'3" tall, male.

Highest weight was 475. RNY on 08/21/12. Current weight: 198.

M1 -24; M2 -21; M3 -19; M4 -21; M5 -13; M6 -21; M7 -10; M8 -16; M9 -10; M10 -8; M11 -6; M12 -5.

Daisydoo02
on 12/4/15 4:35 am - GTA, Ontario, Canada

RNY on 11/15/13

Thank you for sharing this story! WOW, thank god you acted fast! So glad you are on the mend and got this figured out. I love your PSA (Public Service Announcement) for take care of our selves, our health and vits and labs! BOOYA!!!

I wanna be you when I grow up!