1 month post-op PCP visit

rhudson
on 1/8/15 2:30 am - Melrose Park, IL
VSG on 12/09/14

My visit went better than I expected. I had been so upset that I gained weight after surgery so I was very nervous to weigh in. I intentionally did not weigh myself at home until now (I confirmed my home scale weight with the doctor's scale).

I'm so relieved that I have lost 20 pounds.  I really wanted this to work.  This week has been remarkably better - I can bend much better now, some real improvements in my scar/incision healing.  My PCP seemed really pleased with my and my husband's progress.  He's 5 weeks ahead of me in his recovery.

I meet with my surgeon in 2 weeks for a 6 week post-op follow up.  I think I'm on my way.  

I appreciate everyone on the forum. The people and information here has made a big difference for for my husband and me.  

Thank you everyone!  

 

Surgery Date: 12/9/14 - Highest Weight: 349 - Surgery Weight: 305 - Current Weight: 137
Goal reached in 13 months - 212 total pounds lost including pre-op
(M1: -20) (M2: -18) (M3: -11) (M4: -11) (M5: -14) (M6: -1) (M7: -18) (M8: -7) (M9: -15)

(M10: -13) (M11: -7) (M12: -10) (M13: -10) (M14 -6) (M15: -7) - 168 lbs lost post-op

    

Tracy D.
on 1/8/15 2:40 am - Papillion, NE
VSG on 05/24/13

Glad to hear that you and hubby are doing great.  You are definitely on your way! 

 Tracy  5'3"     HW: 235  SW: 218  CW: 132    M1: -22  M2: -13  M3: -12  M4: -9  M5: -8   M6: -10   M7: -4

 Goal reached in 7 months and 1 week

 Lower Body Lift w/Dr. Barnthouse 7-8-15

   

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

rhudson
on 1/8/15 3:18 am - Melrose Park, IL
VSG on 12/09/14

Thank you, we think so too.

Surgery Date: 12/9/14 - Highest Weight: 349 - Surgery Weight: 305 - Current Weight: 137
Goal reached in 13 months - 212 total pounds lost including pre-op
(M1: -20) (M2: -18) (M3: -11) (M4: -11) (M5: -14) (M6: -1) (M7: -18) (M8: -7) (M9: -15)

(M10: -13) (M11: -7) (M12: -10) (M13: -10) (M14 -6) (M15: -7) - 168 lbs lost post-op

    

mickeymantle
on 1/8/15 2:46 am - Eugene/Springfield, OR
VSG on 07/22/13

glad your doing great many people gain the first week or so after surgery  m,y office told se not to weigh our self the first week and to weight till we see our pcp after 1 week and the surgeon after 2 weeks ( there scales are 5 lb different) 

    

   175 lb  lost,412 hw 336sw,241 cw surgery July 22 2013,surgeon Dr Colin MacColl,

 

  

                                                                                                             

 

 

 

rhudson
on 1/8/15 3:20 am - Melrose Park, IL
VSG on 12/09/14

Yup, didn't even want to try and upset myself weighing at home.  And my husband is now getting closer to be able to weigh in at the PCP since their scale only goes to 350. Slowly but surely we are making good progress.

Surgery Date: 12/9/14 - Highest Weight: 349 - Surgery Weight: 305 - Current Weight: 137
Goal reached in 13 months - 212 total pounds lost including pre-op
(M1: -20) (M2: -18) (M3: -11) (M4: -11) (M5: -14) (M6: -1) (M7: -18) (M8: -7) (M9: -15)

(M10: -13) (M11: -7) (M12: -10) (M13: -10) (M14 -6) (M15: -7) - 168 lbs lost post-op

    

Mary Gee
on 1/8/15 3:02 am - AZ
VSG on 05/14/14

Congratulations on your success!  I stayed away from the scale until I had my 6 week follow-up visit with my surgeon, because I was afraid I'd drive myself crazy.  Sounds like you and your husband are doing great.

       

 HW: 380 SW: 324 GW: 175  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

rhudson
on 1/8/15 3:22 am - Melrose Park, IL
VSG on 12/09/14

Recovery was challenging enough to not add weighing into the mix. I was really upset by the weight gain in the hospital so I was really trying to go easy on myself. We're pleased with our progress so far.

Surgery Date: 12/9/14 - Highest Weight: 349 - Surgery Weight: 305 - Current Weight: 137
Goal reached in 13 months - 212 total pounds lost including pre-op
(M1: -20) (M2: -18) (M3: -11) (M4: -11) (M5: -14) (M6: -1) (M7: -18) (M8: -7) (M9: -15)

(M10: -13) (M11: -7) (M12: -10) (M13: -10) (M14 -6) (M15: -7) - 168 lbs lost post-op

    

Gwen M.
on 1/8/15 3:52 am
VSG on 03/13/14

I'm glad things are going well for you :)

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)

Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170

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rhudson
on 1/8/15 5:34 am - Melrose Park, IL
VSG on 12/09/14

Thank you Gwen.

Surgery Date: 12/9/14 - Highest Weight: 349 - Surgery Weight: 305 - Current Weight: 137
Goal reached in 13 months - 212 total pounds lost including pre-op
(M1: -20) (M2: -18) (M3: -11) (M4: -11) (M5: -14) (M6: -1) (M7: -18) (M8: -7) (M9: -15)

(M10: -13) (M11: -7) (M12: -10) (M13: -10) (M14 -6) (M15: -7) - 168 lbs lost post-op

    

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