xpost 2 months down
I had my DS 2 months ago and I have lost 83 lbs since surgery-- a little fast but when you have a lot to lose you have a lot to come off. :-)
I have lymphedema and have been fighting dehydration. It is a constant battle with one or the other but I am hanging in. Im feeling better and getting in as much water and protein as I can.
So far I am happy with my choice of surgery and choice of surgeon. Im not in love with DS but Im in "like" which is saying something. I did have the normal "buyers remorse" at the one month mark, but I am feeling and walking so much better that I have to be happy about that.
I think I made the best decision for me.
This is a supportive forum and I want to thank you all for your encouraging and kind words in the past.
JJ
Good to hear!!!! You are doing GREAT!!!! Keep up that positive attitude!!!!!
-Jamie
RNY 2/26/2002 DS 12/29/2011
HW 317 SW 263 BMI 45.1
SW 298 CW 192 BMI 32.9~60% EWL
LW 151 in 2003
TT 4/9/2003
Normal BMI 24.8 is my GOAL!!!
GBP (RNY) 2/26/02 298 lbs, TT 4/9/03 151 lbs, DS 12/29/11
HW 317 SW 263 BMI 45.1/CW 192 BMI 32.9/GW 145 ~ Normal BMI 24.8
**Revision Journey started 3/2009 Approved 12/12/11**
It's good to hear you're progressing, JJ. I wondered how you'd been doing!
Are you finding your Dr.'s support group to be helpful?
C-Girl
Starting Stats: Ht: 5' 0" HW: 242 ~ SW: 229.9 ~ CW: 117 ~ Goal: 124.9 ("normal" BMI)
% EWL @ 03 months: 36% % EWL @ 09 months: 80%
% EWL @ 06 months: 63% % EWL @ 12 months + 2 weeks: 100%
They are finally cleaning up I 70 so I might actually be able to make it in November.
Hope you are well!
JJ
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Revision #2 Dr John Rabkin June 21, 2013; First Revision DS - Dr Maguire 5-18-09; First DS 7-15-2003 Dr Clark Warden = Third time is the charm
