Birgit T.
I am a 43 year old ( Age Always Updated !!!) Happily Married Mom of 4 Beautiful Kids. I had struggled with weight all my life and was truly tired of it. I had tried a tons of different Diets and lost some and gained more back. My last failure was in 2000, to where I had lost 70 lbs with Weight Watchers but as soon as I stopped it came back. Then I heard about the Weight loss Surgery and went to see a Presentation about it. Dr.Owens from California had held it and it was real good. So after wards I started Paperwork for having the Surgery done in California. But as it turned out my Insurance Company wouldn't pay for out of state Surgery. So I was looking for other options. My Friend told me to go see Dr.Rohrer. She went and had a great impression of him and had Surgery done by Him. So I went and I knew the first time I spoke to him that He was a great Doctor. Well I have had My Surgery set up for June 25 th 2001 and couldn't wait to go to the other Me soon. It took my Insurance Company an awful long time to approve me but they finally had done so and with that I had Surgery on the day it was Scheduled for...
I had started out with 330 lbs the day before my Weight loss Surgery 10 years ago in 2001. I had a successful weight loss of 143 lbs in total and only had 42 lbs too go. I was doing well and went full throttle until 2003, to when I went to visit my Family in Germany and my Grama's Cooking killed off the loosing streak. Came home 20lbs heavier then I left !!! Depression soon had hit an ultimate high for me, after I had to deal with some family problems. I started to look for comfort in food again and viola gained a total of 60 lbs back. I am rather disgusted with myself for letting this happen, yet it was done and now I am looking for a way to get back on track. Hopefully I will once again succeed in my endeavors and loose the gained weight and the rest I still had too loose...
6/6/2011 - I have more then enough reasons now to get back to track. I have 6 grand kids and 1 more on the way and want to be around to see them grow up. So I definitely have to loose this weight no matter what...
Below is the Journey of my Weight loss, with all it's up's and down's...
Nov/14/2000
Went to see Dr.Rohrer today and my first impression of Him was great.He explained the Surgery to me and answered all of my Questions...
Dec true March/2001
I just been researching the Surgery some more and reading all kinds of material about it and how to cope with being put under Anesthesia...
April/17/2001
I had my second appointment with Dr.Rohrer today and again He was very Informative.We disgust the Surgery some more and He answered the rest of my Questions.We scheduled the Surgery for June 25 th 2001...
June/04/2001
Went Today and had my Pre-Register done and got through with my EKG and Blood work,so I guess there is no return now...
June/24/2001
Tomorrow is the big day and I am scared out of my mind,I don't think I can sleep tonight and I will be all jitters in the morning......So see You All on the Healthy Side...
June/29/2001
I'm back Home !!! Surgery went great,only used the Pain Medication for the first 2 days.The only things what really hurt was my arms.The Anesthesia had settled into them and it was hard to get out of bed cause they felled like led.
July/25/2001
I been having a few really bad days here lately, I get this pressure in my chest the only way for me to relieve it, is to make myself dump.Going to ask the Doctor what this is and if there is anything he can give me to stop it...
August/13/2001
Well been doing better my pressure is almost gone and I don't Dump as much as before.There is still a lot of foods I am going to have to try out and probably some I won't be able to eat anymore.Best part is I don't have any cravings for sweets or diet sodas anymore ( I was a soda and ice-cream fanatic ) so I'm kinda glad it solved its self...
August/25/2001
Haven't dumped in a 1 1/2 weeks and everything is going so much better,I know feeling the way I should feel and its great...
September/25/2001
I am feeling great and Dr.Rohrer said I am doing just fine,I am loosing the weight a bit fast but He seems not to be to concerned about it.
October/25/2001
Been on a little Plateau and trying to get over it.so I guess more protein...Well lost 2 dress sizes so far and nothing fits anymore,time to go shopping,haha !!! I'm going to update this site now every months,instead of weekly would else I'm going to run out of room...
November/25/2001
Well kinda back on a Plateau at the Moment and Dr.Rohrer told me that the 10 lbs a month will more likely go down to 5-6 lbs a month,so I am a little disappointed but hopefully will make it down to 150-160 by my 1st Anniversary in June 2002....
December/25/2001
Wishing You all a very Merry Christmas !!!!
My Christmas present to myself was that I was be able to go down 4 Dress sizes.(From 28 to a 20) Yayayaayaya !!!
December/31/2001
Wishing You all a very and successful Happy New Year and keep up the good work,see You all in 2002...
January/25/2002
I made my 101 lb mark and I am so excited.
February/12/2002
Still loosing weight but not as fast as it did before.
But made it another size down wearing 18 pants now,yayayayay...
March/25/2002
I been sitting on a very long plateau,even with eating lots of Protein and still nothing is moving.I am now 9 months post-up and I am getting very frustrated.....ANY IDEAS PLZ LEAVE MESSAGE,TNX !!!!
April/25/2002
Finally have lost some more Weight and I dropped another 1/2-1 size I fit into my Daughters old pants a size 16 it feels great. Well only 57 lbs more to go till I hit goal weight of a 150 lbs...This is really exciting I am feeling great and I would encourage anyone to have this done...
April/28/2002
Today I did something I wouldn't have done last year....I actually Power walked a 3 mile Race for the Great Falls,MT Annual Ice Breaker Run and made it together with my Sister to the finish line in 45:45 minutes...I was so very proud of my Sister and Myself that We went and Conquered...Next Year We'll try out for the 5 mile Race...
May/25/2002
Well I been sitting on a Plateau once again even with all the Protein I eat. I am a little disappointed that I only lost 1 lb this past months but I won't give up. I guess I have to do some ex cerise now too.Till next months You all take care Bye..
June/25/2002
Hell Yes, I am 1 Year Post-op and I made it down. I lost 130 lbs and I also lost 6 Dress Sizes. I am soooo Happy and feel GREAT.I once again LOVE LIFE and live it to the fullest,only 50 lbs more to go and then maybe a little reconstruction Hehehehe....
July/25/2002
Wow the State Fair came and I actually was be able to ride the rides I love and actually fit in the seat's lol.I had a blast and looking forward to next year...
August/25/2002
Well once again I am sitting on a Plateau but I have noticed that my clothes are getting a bit bigger so I think I am loosing inches instead of weight,I was told by the Doctor that my body is now catching up with my weight so I'm happy about that.Also I made my first step to exercise lol I bought a Toni Little's Gazelle and loving it...
September/25/2002
Finally I am below 200 lbs I can hardly believe this it took me a very longtime to ever see this weight again...I am very happy and even that my Weight loss isn't that significant anymore I am happy to say that this Surgery has done wonders for me and I would recommend it to anyone at any given time...
October/25/2002
Well I made it down to 192 lbs still have 42 lbs to go but its getting there slowly.I am very excited I am now in a size 16 and feel great.....till next months take care...
November/25/2002
Well I am taking 1x Iron Pill,1x Multi vitamin and 2x Calcium Chews a day..But it seems I am stuck on another Plateau well I am not too concerned about it because I feel pretty comfortable at the moment and I know I'll loose more later on..My Sweet tooth came back big time this is maybe why i haven't lost anymore so I will need to control this for sure..till next month take care...
December/25/2002
Well didn't do to bad I gained 3 lbs not bad during Christmas season.Well I am up to 2x Iron Pills,1x Multi vitamin and 2x Calcium Chews a day now..
January/25/2003
Happy New Year everyone.Lost 1 of the pounds I gained during Christmas but that's all..Have to work my exercise back in to my weekly routine...
February/25/2003
Still sitting on the 194 lb mark,nothing seems to be moving anymore I believe my body had settled itself at this weight..well I guess more exercise...
March/25/2003
Well I have gained 4 lbs and I am not sure if it is from gaining muscles cause I began walking.
April/20-27/2003
Well I gained another 2 lbs all together(6 lbs) and I am very frustrated.I do believe that I am gaining muscles sense I been walking,I try walking every other day between: 2-4 miles in a semi fast pace.Going to the Ice Breaker Run again on Sunday April 27th and will be walking the 3 Mile Power walk for the Great Falls,MT Annual IceBreaker Run.Still taking 2x Iron Pills,1x Multivitamin and 2x Calcium chews..I guess I need to take my Protein again...Well I noticed when I started with my Protein shakes again this yesterday that I had lost 7 lbs over the curse of the four days..So at least now I know what my body was missing, hoping that the weight loss will go back in track...
Well I did it..I Power walked the Icebreaker Run in 41:38 minutes what makes it 3:12 minutes less time then last year and I dropped down to 189 lbs now, glad I am taking my Protein again...
May/25/2003
Have stopped taking everything all together, went to Germany this Summer as 187 lbs and gained weight by the time those 6 weeks where over, I came back with 20 extra pounds...
July 15th, 2004
Another year has passed and I have gained yet another 7lbs back, I am not sure anymore on what else to try...
July/22/05
Been going out off my mind I have gained a total off 37 lbs back and I am very very frustrated. I can't seem to loose this for anything, no matter what I have tried within the past 2 years. I can't just get rid off it. awwwwwwwwwww Sighs.. Going to make an appointment and see if I can get this pouch altered to a smaller size again. I knew this was only a tool as Dr.Rohrer had told me from the beginning but I think all heck broke loose when my cravings for sweets and soda pop came back... Will update more soon...
July/04/06
Well it seems that due to a ton of stress, my before eating habits had returned and I have gained a total of 53 lbs sense surgery. I am going nuts not knowing how to get rid off it. I have tried diets again and nothing seem to work. When I get stressed out I seem to become friends with food again and it drives me insane... I supposed I will update this again at some point...
December/21/06
Well it seems no matter what I try, nothing helps. I have gained another 7 lbs what now makes it a total of 60 lbs all together, sense Surgery. I am not happy with myself and about to give up trying anything else. I know that the weight has come back, due to me stressing over everything and I hate that I let myself get back to my old eating habits... I NEED HELP THATS FOR SURE...
Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year To Everyone...
June/30/2008
Well I haven't updated this log for quite some time now. I am now 7 years Post-up and I am still struggling with the weight but, have been staying around 249lbs for the past 2 years. What is frustrating me to no end, I am seriously wondering if I should have the bypass redone. Or if I should see about getting a lap-band fastened around the pouch. I have tried a ton of diets, eating healthy and I have been exercising at the gym. But still nothing seems to happening and I am all out of ideas...
July/27/2011
Today I started another diet, i have been needing to get the weight down that I put on since surgery what was a total of 80lbs. I weigth in this morning and topped the scale at 275 lbs in total. I got an app on my Droid called MyFitnessPal and will be working with this at a 1390cal diet. Also be taking a Diet supplement called Lipozene, will see how this will pan out. Hopefull I can get down the extra pounds that I had regained since 2001's Bypass Surgery... Wish me Luck :)...
August/27/2011
Its been a month now since I started the 1390 cal diet, by now I have done lost 17.5 lbs and my food intake as been taken from 1390 to 1360 cal per day. Its working out pretty good so far, been eating a lot of mixed salads, fruits and Low Carb Yogurts. I have been counting calories and weighing foods that are homecooked and so forth...
September/15 2011
I have been dieting now for a total of 51 days and lost 23 lbs so far. I am no longer taking Lipozene diet pills (I don't think that they dissolved in my body. Due to the bypass the stomach asset isn't really there), but continuing with eating healthy. Been looking into another diet supplement and will see if that would work better. Since it comes in liquid form and my body will be able to absorb it easier that way. Its called Isodrene Weightloss Forumla with HCG. It omes in Liquid or pill from, well that be in for today. Will update again soon :)
My Post-Op Weight loss Chart :
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Starting Weight: 330 lbs - BMI: 55.1 !!!
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WEIGHTLOSS:
06/29/2001 - 325 lbs - lost 5 lbs - 4 days - BMI : 54.3
07/25/2001 - 304 lbs - lost 26 lbs - 1 month - BMI : 50.8
08/25/2001 - 282 lbs - lost 48 lbs - 2 months - BMI : 47.1
09/25/2001 - 273 lbs - lost 57 lbs - 3 months - BMI : 45.6
10/25/2001 - 260 lbs - lost 70 lbs - 4 months - BMI : 43.8
11/25/2001 - 247 lbs - lost 83 lbs - 5 months - BMI : 41.2
12/25/2001 - 235 lbs - lost 95 lbs - 6 months - BMI : 39.2
01/25/2002 - 229 lbs - lost 101 lbs - 7 months - BMI : 38.2
02/25/2002 - 224 lbs - lost 106 lbs - 8 months - BMI : 37.4
03/25/2002 - 218 lbs - lost 112 lbs - 9 months - BMI : 36.4
04/25/2002 - 207 lbs - lost 123 lbs - 10 months - BMI : 33.4
05/25/2002 - 206 lbs - lost 124 lbs - 11 months - BMI : 33.2
06/25/2002 - 200 lbs - lost 130 lbs - 1 Year - BMI : 32.3
07/25/2002 - 200 lbs - lost 130 lbs - 13 months - BMI : 32.3
08/25/2002 - 200 lbs - lost 130 lbs - 14 months - BMI : 32.3
09/25/2002 - 198 lbs - lost 132 lbs - 15 months - BMI : 32.0
10/25/2002 - 192 lbs - lost 138 lbs - 16 months - BMI : 31.0
11/25/2002 - 192 lbs - lost 136 lbs - 17 months - BMI : 31.0
12/25/2002 - 196 lbs - lost 134 lbs - 18 months - BMI : 31.6
01/25/2003 - 195 lbs - lost 135 lbs - 19 months - BMI : 31.5
02/25/2003 - 194 lbs - lost 136 lbs - 20 months - BMI : 31.3
03/25/2003 - 198 lbs - lost 132 lbs - 21 months - BMI : 32.0
04/20/2003 - 200 lbs - lost 130 lbs - 22 months - BMI : 32.3
04/25/2003 - 189 lbs - lost 141 lbs - 22 months - BMI : 30.5
05/25/2003 - 195 lbs - lost 135 lbs - 23 months - BMI : 31.5
06/25/2003 - 193 lbs - lost 137 lbs - 2 Years - BMI : 31.2
07/25/2003 - 187 lbs - lost 143 lbs - 25 months - BMI : 30.2
Gained Back After Surgery:
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WEIGHT GAIN:
06/25/2004 - 205 lbs - gained a total of 18 lbs back - BMI: 33.1 - (3 years Post-Up)
07/22/2005 - 224 lbs - gained a total of 37 lbs back - BMI: 36.2 - ( 4 years Post-Up)
07/04/2006 - 240 lbs - gained a total of 53 lbs back - BMI: 40.6 - (5 Years Post-Up)
12/21/2006 - 247 lbs - gained a total of 60 lbs back - BMI: 41.2 - (5 Years Post-Up)
06/30/2008 - 249 lbs - gained a total of 62 lbs back - BMI: 41.3 - (7 Years Post-Up)
06/24/2009 - 258 lbs - gained a total of 72 lbs back - BMI: 43.6 - (8 Years Post-Up)
06/04/20011 - 271 lbs - gained a total of 85 lbs back - BMI: 43.9 - (10 Years Post-Up)
