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Dr_Adventure
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Surgery Date: 1/12/12
Surgery Type: RNY
From:: UCSF - Dr. Stanley Rodgers
Posts: 682


Taken on 11/17 - cut hair as part of tranformation
« Reply #25 on: January 29, 2012, 01:55:16 PM »
Hey Pete - I'm new here also - had my surgery on 1/12/12 - so I'm just a few days ahead of you.  I'm now 17 days out - and the pain has gotten very manageable - let's stay in touch -
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lesliethequeen
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Surgery Date: September 19, 2011
Surgery Type: Roux-N-Y
From:: Citrus Heights, CA
Posts: 955
« Reply #26 on: January 29, 2012, 03:03:56 PM »
Sounds like you are set for success, Pete.

What you described sounds like a Roux-N-Y (or RNY, in WLS - speak) That's what I had...and there are a lot of us here. The only other option I knew about was the lap-band (my first consideration) but the RNY is the best for me. There are others where you don't "dump" and since sweets are a BIG problem for me, I need that deterrent to keep from eating them.

You will be amazed at what you learn over the next weeks that you didn't get in your pre-surgery learning experience. I thought I was prepared - NOT!

But that is why this place is so cool - one or the other of the people here has been through whatever you are going through...just ask and we will give you advice - and tell you to go to the doctor, if that's what it takes. We aren't doctors..we are peers...

 Smiley Smiley Smiley Smiley Smiley
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Starting Weight:307
Current Weight: 180.0

Everything you want in the world is just right outside your comfort zone, everything...Jamie Le
Petemitchell2
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Surgery Date: 01/18/2012
Surgery Type: Gastric Bypass
From:: UMASS Medical Massachusetts
Posts: 28


Me and my friend Corey Haim just before he passed


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« Reply #27 on: January 29, 2012, 03:09:02 PM »
Thanks Lolita! Read quite a bit on that link today! Much of it is almost word for word from what i have but also has a ton on new info!  Thanks!
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Army Wife
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Surgery Date: October 15, 2009
Surgery Type: RNY
From:: Rochester, MN
Posts: 572
« Reply #28 on: January 30, 2012, 01:05:05 PM »
Welcome to our freaky world!  You have found a great bunch of people who will give you all the support you need.  No question if off limits or considered silly so ask away.
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LeAnne Z.
High - 275 lbs (size 24)
Current - 135 (size 2)
Petemitchell2
Fresh Freak
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Surgery Date: 01/18/2012
Surgery Type: Gastric Bypass
From:: UMASS Medical Massachusetts
Posts: 28


Me and my friend Corey Haim just before he passed


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« Reply #29 on: January 31, 2012, 10:28:32 AM »
Follow Up appointment went well..stiches taken out, no issues to report! 11 lbs down in 11 days since surgery. Total is 34 lbs down since starting the pre training classes.

Ive got my dietician appointment coming February 10th to get off of this liquid diet!
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FatAly
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Surgery Date: Oct 3, 2011
Surgery Type: VSG
From:: Tennessee, U.S.A.
Posts: 68
« Reply #30 on: January 31, 2012, 05:50:49 PM »
Welcome and congrats on the life changing decision!
Yellow and firm areas are normal.  Pain is normal...you also had hernia repair...it's a big deal.
Water is your BEST friend right now...drink it!
Sleeping in the recliner is what your body needs to help heal too...you'll get back into the bed eventually.  Take it easy.

~FatAly~
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2bthinagain
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Surgery Date: 03-18-11
Surgery Type: RNY
From:: Redondo Beach, CA
Posts: 511
« Reply #31 on: February 07, 2012, 07:15:20 AM »
Welcome Pete. So happy you've joined us.


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