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I'm a little over 8 months post op now from my revision surgery. I've lost 74 pounds. The weight loss has been very slow, but at least it's coming off. I would like to lose 110 more pounds, so hopefully I'll be able to. I'm still having no issues at all which is a good thing. Another update will come when it's my one year anniversary.

It is exactly 4 months today since I had my revision surgery. I am down 47 lbs. I am happy about those results, but like most people, I want more. The loss has been slow, but at least it's steady. I've been working out some. I focus on eating protein and limiting my carbs and sugar intake. I've had no problems at all with this revision. No foods make me sick. I haven't had any bathroom issues except they're more frequent now. I usually go twice or three times a day now and before I would usually go every other day. I go back for my 6 month checkup in May. Another update will come in May.

Well, as of tomorrow, Fri, Jan. 8, it will be 7 weeks since I had my revision to a distal bypass. I've lost 27 pounds since surgery. I guess you could say I'm somewhat pleased with that. I knew the loss would be slow. I'm hoping to be down at least 40 pounds when I go for my 3 month checkup, which is next month. I haven't started excercising yet. I joined the gym at where I work, and I have found me some workout buddies. My first workout is going to be tomorrow. I hope the weight will keep coming off as I start to incorporate excercise in my life. I will have my labs drawn next month at my 3 month checkup.
More to come.....

A lot has happened since I posted back in June. I started out seeing a surgeon in Charlotte, NC, but he wanted to put a lap band over my bypass, and since I didn't want that, I found Dr. Sudan in Durham, NC. I went to my first consultation with Dr. Sudan on 09-28-09, and I had my revision surgery on 11-20-09. I didn't have the revision to the DS; I was revised to a distal bypass or also known as the ERNY. I came home from the hospital on 11-23-09. I'm doing pretty good. I've already lost 10 pounds- not a lot, but a small start. I'm having trouble getting all my protein in especially with the protein shakes; I just don't like them. I've already started my vitamin regimen. My bowel movements are different now than before my revision; they are loose, but I think that is one side effect of the distal bypass. I want to suceed this time; my heart and brain are really in it for me to succeed!
More to come.....

I've attended the required seminar, completed and sent in my patient packet, and paid the program deposit fee. My consultation with the surgeon is next month. More updates to come....