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NJslurz
on 10/30/07 2:25 pm, edited 10/30/07 2:25 pm - Jamesburg, NJ

I got the surgery April 5th 2007 I was 18 at the time. I'm 19 now and almost a full 7 months out of surgery I've lost 230lbs. I've gone from 610 to 382 (size 74 pants to 58-60)...I feel great so far! Better then ever! I recently discovered I had a bleeding ulcer but even the pain from that hasn't slowed my motivation to be a whole new me down...even with the ulcer at 382 I feel better then no ulcer at 610! Well I just wanted to say hi to all of you!

DrLindsey
on 10/30/07 7:15 pm - Las Vegas, NV

Wow. That is an amazing accomplishment. I can't imagine how much your life has changed. Welcome to the group!

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Tom Inge, MD
on 10/31/07 11:15 am - DENVER, CO

Hi NJ, and welcome to the forum. Thanks for sharing your experience here. You have really made dramatic progress but just want to make sure you have getting attention for the ulcer! Is your surgeon in the loop?? Best wishes for a healthier you! Tom Inge, MD Cincinnati, OH

NJslurz
on 10/31/07 2:20 pm, edited 10/31/07 2:20 pm - Jamesburg, NJ

Yes. I guess I was a bit bland in the explanation...I was in the hospital and they did the endoscope and all that and I'm pretty sure they "used some heat" to stop the bleeding? I could be wrong...I am on Omeprazole 20mg for the next few months until it heals. And yes my surgeon is in the loop!

jslotnick
on 11/2/07 7:56 am

Hi, I am so excited for you and I can hear how happy you are just by reading your email. Your encouragement will surely guide others and I hope you continue to take the time to credit yourself for all the hard work you are doing.

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