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Well I got a little bouncing action going on,btw 195 & 196, not surprising since this week is my TOM. Well at least I didn't bounce my butt out of onederland. Lol Still holding strong, my stats so far:
High weight 366
Last week 195
This week 195 (for the most part lol)
Next goal 180's (surgeons goal)
No one surgery is better than the other, what works for one may not work for another.
T-Rebel
High Weight 347
Last week 211
This week 209
Next goal 199
38 y.o. 5'7" HW 347 SW 332 M1 -22 M2 -18 M3 -19 M4 -9 M5 -18 M6 -11 M7 -13 M8-9 M9 -7 M10 -8 M11 -5 M12 -1 M13 -9 M14 -0
I'm a VSGer and that sounds fast to me. Mine was day 1 to 2 weeks liquids (water and protein shakes), week 2 to 3 months soft foods, month 3 - month 6 start transition to solid foods (SLOWLY!).
That said, everyone handles food differently, and each food is different too. Whatever you do, go slow. Eat slow and chew, chew, chew. :)
HW: 378 | 1st Consult: 363 | Surgery: 339 | CW: 182
"We all have two lives. The second begins when we realize we only have one."
That's pretty similar to what I have.. but you shouldn't be starting maintenance until, you know, you reach goal weight.
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)
I was just thinking and have another question for you if you don't mind. Your email says you were in ICU for the first day which is what I will do. Were you still intubated at the time or were they just monitoring you and you used the CPAP?
Alyssa
Thanks for your response. It's definitely intubation. I have a heart condition and COPD on top of weighing 396 lbs now, after losing 30 on my pre-op 3 week diet. My surgeon is worried that between my age and those two things that I am high risk. He said that he wanted to put me into ICU for a day or two afterwards to make sure everything is ok. He also said that alot of people with lung issues have a hard time breathing on their own after they are intubated, which is what scares me the most. He also said (like you) that he wants me to bring my CPAP to use after they remove that. I'm very nervous because the surgery is tomorrow morning but at least once it's over all this worrying and wondering how it will go will be over. I am hoping for smooth sailing and am ready to get to the job of losing the weight. Thanks again and I'll let you know how it goes.
Alyssa
Whoops, forgot to post last week!
Highest Ever: 380
2 Weeks ago: 294.0
This Week: 286.0
I think i've broken the 3-week stall. Woo!
Lap-Band 2011 | DS Revision 9/28/15 | HW: 380 in 2011 | GW: 140
Blog: http://felicitywls.blogspot.com/ | Twitter: @FelicityQ13
HW - 392
LW - 204
TW - 204
Goal - Onederland!
Great week - just steady - was hoping for a loss, but alas I am the hold steady.
HW - 392 * CW - 200 * * * Lost - 192, To Goal - 40
"almost there,...keep going,...stay focused,...eyes on the prize" - the guy at my gym
Yes, I was intubated during surgery. I think this is quite normal. My weight on the day of surgery was 392.
I was in the ICU for the first night after my surgery. The next day I was moved to a regular room. As I have obstructive sleep apnea, they hooked me up to a CPAP for both nights in the hospital.
Are you sure you're not confusing a respirator or ventilator with intubation?
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Height: 5'-7" HW: 449 SW: 392 GW: 179 CW: 220
Hang in there, I know how stressful every day can be while job hunting. Then all of a sudden, your hard work will pay off and this will be a distant memory. I always have a hard time getting in the door. You are doing awesome. Keep at it! :)
RNY 2011/07/26 HW 338; SW 301; LW 199; Starting over weight 255; CW 212; GOAL #1 lose regain back to 199 lbs!
