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Today I weighed in
Today I weighed -in as tomorrow is my official weigh-in day but, I did it today because I looked smaller to myself this morning. I will recheck tomorrow in the AM to. I usually only weigh 1 time a week with the exception of today/tomorrow. I’m officially on my 4th week tomorrow 11/13/17 and I’m down 19lbs from initial weight of 212lbs. No nausea, no vomiting since placement, a little acid reflux but, I’ve learned a bit about what my body don’t take to with the balloon so no more reflux either. I fell great and I pray I lose 20-25 this next 3-4 weeks. Placement October 16, 2017.????
UPDATE on Orbera almost 1 week 10/23/17
10/22/17 Today is a good day, not that any have been really bad, I've been successful at getting down all my fluids (64oz or more) since 10/20/17, no nausea, no vomiting since placement on 10/16/17, I will update my weight loss tomorrow 10/23/17 for the 1 week mark. I'm excited about this journey and I've signed up for the gym as I feel pretty good and according to my doctor I can start working out within a week so my plan is to start this week with maybe 3-4 days.
Starting weight 212.4 Surgery weight: 209.4 Goal...
Starting weight 212.4
Surgery weight: 209.4
Goal after orbera removal: 150
So about the surgery it went very smooth Dr.Baranov was my doctor he’s very intelligent, knowledgeable and very firm with helping his patients be successful. I haven’t had any dry heaving, vomiting, however I have a little cramping off and on. 1st Day of surgery, I was very groggy and slept most of the day. 2nd day felt miserablely too full attempting to get fluids down today I’m going for ( 2.5 ) 16.oz water as well was 8oz of protein and jello & apple sauce are my best friend. Feeling Great 10/18/17.
Surgery weight: 209.4
Goal after orbera removal: 150
So about the surgery it went very smooth Dr.Baranov was my doctor he’s very intelligent, knowledgeable and very firm with helping his patients be successful. I haven’t had any dry heaving, vomiting, however I have a little cramping off and on. 1st Day of surgery, I was very groggy and slept most of the day. 2nd day felt miserablely too full attempting to get fluids down today I’m going for ( 2.5 ) 16.oz water as well was 8oz of protein and jello & apple sauce are my best friend. Feeling Great 10/18/17.
Provider Review
Bariatric Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery
1 West Ave., Saratoga Springs, New York