calling DSers in BMI 50+ range...please reply

Anne S.
on 6/26/10 2:02 pm
Hi there,
I'm looking for fellow DSers who are in the BMI 50 and more range.

My questions are really simple:

1) When was your DS done? 
2) How much have you lost so far?
3) Have you faced a plateau?

Thanks! I hope I hear back from some folks... :)

-anne s.

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gigi _
on 6/26/10 4:25 pm, edited 6/26/10 4:29 pm - Kitsap Peninsula, WA
Hi,

Surgery was done Jun 3.  I have lost 40 to 41 pounds since then.  No plateau yet, but I think my weight loss may be a little slow since I'm not getting in quite as much water as I'd like.

I am not a revision.  DS is my only surgery.  HTH.

ETA:  You'll find lots of us on the DS forum. :-)

Anne S.
on 7/7/10 11:20 am
Hi Gigi,
What does HTH mean?

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For scientific studies about the DS and more, "friend" me, and then click on my profile. Best of luck on your journey.

Bill I.
on 6/28/10 1:52 am - Ashton, IL
1> March 2009

2> 180 pounds

3> Yes - I'm in my 3rd plateau and this one has lasted much longer than the first 2 combined. 

I'm still not sure if I need to eat more, eat less, eat differently, or just give my body time to catch up in order to lose more.  I absolutely feel I should be able to get below 200 lbs before my "window" closes. 

Truth be told, I can wear normal size clothes and ride all the water slides next time I go to the waterpark, so if I don't lose any more it shouldn't be a big deal anyway. 

Happy to answer any questions!
  
highest weight 425lbs - surgery weight 400lbs - goal weight 199lbs
Anne S.
on 7/7/10 11:22 am
Hi Bill,
Thanks for your response. Sorry I'm slow to respond myownself.
Congratulations on such a large weight loss! Woohoo!

Thanks for your answers, and good luck with your journey.

:)
anne s.

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For scientific studies about the DS and more, "friend" me, and then click on my profile. Best of luck on your journey.

squid
on 7/7/10 4:54 am
I had surgery August 31, 2009. I was at 551 when I started and Im down to 395. No plateau, occasional frustrating stalls where I tend to lose inches but no pounds for awhile and then the pounds start falling off again.

I know someone who said it took her two years to lose all her weight but she did...when you start with a higher BMI sometimes it takes more than that 18 month window, but that doesnt mean you wont get there.
Anne S.
on 7/7/10 11:18 am
I appreciate your response, squid, thank you.

I wonder if you might still have your Operative Report around. Do you know the lengths of your limbs? Biliary, Alimentary, and Common Channel by any chance? 

Thanks!
anne s.

Learning about the DS? An excellent resource is www.dsfacts.com
For scientific studies about the DS and more, "friend" me, and then click on my profile. Best of luck on your journey.

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