crazyboxermom

I'm 1 week out as of today. Had gastric bypass on 4/14. Down 11.5 lbs since day of surgery, 21.5 lbs since 4/4. So thankful to finally be losing!!
I'm 5'7"
Highest weight: 299
Preop weight before LS diet: 270
Surgery day weight 260
Current weight: 248.5
Goal weight: 135-140
Anybody name their pouch? Looking for a good one for mine. Toying with a few names but none are just screaming at me. The ones I'm toying with are Polly Pocket, Penelope Pouch, Penny, or Joey (like the baby kangaroo).
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Nice job crazy! Good luck cladd!
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I am from Tennessee - surgery is 4/14, i just started day 4 of the preop liver shrink diet, weighed this morning and i am down 8 lbs so far. woohoo!

I'm 1 week out as of today. Had gastric bypass on 4/14. Down 11.5 lbs since day of surgery, 21.5 lbs since 4/4. So thankful to finally be losing!!
I'm 5'7"
Highest weight: 299
Preop weight before LS diet: 270
Surgery day weight 260
Current weight: 248.5
Goal weight: 135-140
Anybody name their pouch? Looking for a good one for mine. Toying with a few names but none are just screaming at me. The ones I'm toying with are Polly Pocket, Penelope Pouch, Penny, or Joey (like the baby kangaroo).
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I'm calling mine the FrankenTum!

I'm 1 week out as of today. Had gastric bypass on 4/14. Down 11.5 lbs since day of surgery, 21.5 lbs since 4/4. So thankful to finally be losing!!
I'm 5'7"
Highest weight: 299
Preop weight before LS diet: 270
Surgery day weight 260
Current weight: 248.5
Goal weight: 135-140
Anybody name their pouch? Looking for a good one for mine. Toying with a few names but none are just screaming at me. The ones I'm toying with are Polly Pocket, Penelope Pouch, Penny, or Joey (like the baby kangaroo).
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Love following each of you. So nice to hear everyone's stories. So glad for each of you that have had great surgery stories and very anxious to hear from all of us still waiting. I too will be next week. Tuesday is my day! A week from tomorrow!!! I start my liquid diet tomorrow! Not looking forward to that at all. Congrats and Good Luck!

I am from Tennessee - surgery is 4/14, i just started day 4 of the preop liver shrink diet, weighed this morning and i am down 8 lbs so far. woohoo!

Yeah I think they are different post op. My surgery was Thursday. Everything went well and I came home yesterday. I am very sore but doing well. I lost 13.5 lbs on liver shrink but was only on it for a week. I haven't had any desire to eat at all which has been good but today I did get all my Protein in - 3 Unjury shakes. I just have to take it all really slow. Good luck on your surgery, keep me posted!! It's not easy but it will all be worth it!!
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Hospital experience was ok. Had a couple nurses that had attitudes but they were the exception. Mostly everyone was really sweet. The surgery nurse and the anesthesiologist were amazing. It was tough getting up and around because of the pain but it gets a little better everyday. The first night they got me up to sit in a chair in the room and the next day I was walking the halls. Surgeon came in a couple times to touch base and to answer any questions. One of the dietitians came by also with instructions on what to do after you go home. Main focus right now is moving around and getting 60 grams of Protein. They will send you home with pain meds, nausea meds and an antacid prescription to ward off ulcers. They will bring you broth and Jello but I had zero appetite and still don't. What a change but it has been nice. You will do wonderfully. The liver shrink is worth it. Even all the liquids the day before surgery wasn't as hard as I thought. I drank a lot of apple juice that day.
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Surgery took about an hour but you also have to add in time for them to get you back there and get you to sleep. I think it took a couple hours total. I was the only one on Dr. weaver's schedule that day so yours could go faster. Mine was done at 12:30. You spend about an hour in recovery after surgery
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Surgery took about an hour but you also have to add in time for them to get you back there and get you to sleep. I think it took a couple hours total. I was the only one on Dr. weaver's schedule that day so yours could go faster. Mine was done at 12:30. You spend about an hour in recovery after surgery
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It's been a while since I've been on here and just wanted to share my progress. My starting weight was 314, I'm currently 196! I'm amazed at the difference and progress I've made! I wish anyone thinking about surgery or just beginning their journey the best! This was the best decision I've made and it has truly changed my life!

Hi, everybody!! My surgery date is 4/25 and my liver shrink diet started yesterday. Today is my 34th birthday and I spent it drinking a Protein Drink, a Protein Bar, and 3oz of lean meat. It's a far cry from a normal birthday of Breakfast donut and meals out with friends, but I wouldn't trade it. I'm so excited for what this next year will bring and the healthy lifestyle I'll model for my kids. I want them to see me making my health a priority and taking care of myself. So far, though... I'm hungry. So hungry! But 2lbs lighter than I was yesterday and throwing a party for every pound I'll never see again.
Can't wait to follow each of you and hope you'll check in after surgery!
- Melissa - Memphis, TN

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pam

RNY on 4/14 for me. Just found out. Started liver shrink on 4/5. It's coming fast! Very excited, but nervous!