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dawnmarie64

Gastric Bypass Patients
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Hello, my name is Dawn.  I have struggled with weight loss my entire life. I weighed in at 245 on April 24, 2015 which was my date of surgery. I am currently two weeks post op and have only lost 2-3 lbs.  My blood pressure is very high and I'm retaining water, so today I have an appointment with my primary care physician to find a new blood pressure pill that helps with fluid retention. I am hoping this will help me out with the weight loss by getting rid of the fluid hanging out in my ankles and legs. I do feel energetic and I have managed to get my 64oz of fluid in daily. Today will be a bit more difficult as I'm feeling quite nauseous. Vitamins have always made me sick, so I think that may be what is causing the nausea.
 
I was searching the web for gastric bypass forums and found Bariatric Pal with hopes to find a good support group with great topics. I have always been a food addict and with heart disease in my family, I knew it was time to make the decision. I have heard so many positive stories as well as horror stories, and I just pray that this goes smoothly for me.  I follow the directions completely and do as I'm told.  
 
I was hoping to see a bit more weight loss, but I'm sure that will come in time. I am really excited for what lies ahead.  I've already planned out very healthy meals for when I can start eating foods. Things like Hummus, Tabouli, flatbread, Kale, quinoa, lots of veggies and fruit. I'm really excited about what the new me will look like. 
 
I want to wish everyone much success in their new journey and even though we have bad days, we have to look and focus on what the end result will be.

Height: 5 feet 2 inches
Starting Weight: 245 lbs
Weight on Day of Surgery: 245 lbs
Current Weight: 199 lbs
Goal Weight:
Weight Lost: 46 lbs
BMI: 36.4
Surgery: Gastric Bypass
Surgery Status: Post Surgery
First Dr. Visit: 05/21/2015
Surgery Date: 04/24/2015
Hospital Stay: 2 Days
Surgery Funding: Insurance
Insurance Outcome: 1st Letter Approval
dawnmarie64's Bariatric Surgeon
William A. Graber , MD, PC - Weight Loss Surgery
1724 Burrstone Road
New Hartford, New York 13413

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