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03-27-2008, 02:43 PM
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| Whipper Snapper  Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Tigard, Or
Posts: 25
Weight Statistics Height: 445 lb Start Weight:
445 lb Current Weight:
240 lb Goal Weight:
205 lb Lb Left to Lose:
|  Listening Thanks for your encouragement, as I have a little ways to go I am glad that I found a place that I can wine (this is the most I have done) and not feel bad about it. I have started to go to a support group through the hospital I will be having my rebirth at. My wife and I went to the first meeting last Saturday and am I glad we went. I had my concerns laid to rest about having to exercise so much before the surgery. One of the people there had her surgery in Oct. and this was her first time back. The first thing out of this women’s mouth was that the exercising saved her life.  To make a long story short she developed a blood clot and did not say any thing about the pain until she was very infected. The surgeon told her husband and kids a couple of times that she most likely would not make it and to prepare for her passing. She was in a coma for over six weeks and did not leave the hospital until January.  The moral is if she had not gotten her self into the best shape she could her heart most likely would have not put up with the stress. She had the highest praise for the surgeon as he was there 24/ 7 for her. This kind of freak me out hearing this , but than I look at it and remember this hospital did 65 of these surgeries last year and this was the only bad one they had. The best part of it is the hospital has not lost any of the patients from this type of surgery since they started to perform them.  Another thing that I like to hear was that if you have a infection, even as small as a pimple, they will not perform the surgery. Some of the people there were kind of upset because this happened to them, but better safe than sorry. The only real hurdle I have to over come besides the exercising is the dentists.  “I HATE DENTISTS” No one has told me I have to see a dentists, but did I say “I HATE DENTISTS”. I think I need to get my teeth fix before I am told to, but “I HATE DENTISTS”. If you have not figured it out yet, I am more afraid of the idea that I need to see a DENTIST than I am the surgery. Oh well I guess I have done enough rambling and crying. Thanks For Listening Ed  Just incase some one does not understand “I HATE DENTISTS”.
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03-27-2008, 03:43 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Texas
Posts: 3,137
Blog Entries: 1 Weight Statistics I've lost/gained my whole life!!! Start Date:
Aug 1, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 8" Height: 280 lb Start Weight:
148 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
132 lb Weight Loss:
-2 lb Lb Left to Lose:
47.1428571429 % % Lost:
Summer 2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 42.5692041522 BMI Start:
22.5008650519 BMI Current:
22.8049307958 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass   | I'm getting the feeling you HATE DENTISTS!!! You will do fine...you work up to this and then slowly make your way back to living once it's done...then, once you lose the weight, you look back and realize it all passed so quickly....you will have so much more energy if you do exercise, as crazy as that sounds...and you are actually stronger than most, as you've already been carrying around extra weight...a work-out in and of itself! |
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03-27-2008, 03:46 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Hudson Falls, NY
Posts: 1,752
Weight Statistics 12-19-07 Start Date:
1-29-08 Surgery Date:
5' 3" Height: 286 lb Start Weight:
186 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
100 lb Weight Loss:
36 lb Lb Left to Lose:
34.965034965 % % Lost:
eventually Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 50.6570924666 BMI Start:
32.9448223734 BMI Current:
26.5684051398 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | It's hard to hear the bad stories, but they are out there. No surgery is 100% safe. That's why it's such a hard decision to make and the reason we all get so nervous. But you need to just be informed and make an educated decision about what's right for you and if the risks out weight the benefits. For me, I'm glad I did it and wouldn't change a thing, but it's easy to say that when things go right. It's good to talk to people and hear their experiences. Pretty soon you'll be telling your own story!
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03-27-2008, 04:08 PM
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| WLS Master Guru Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Troy,ny
Posts: 909
Weight Statistics Since birth:) Start Date:
postponed until ? Surgery Date:
5' 6" Height: 319 lb Start Weight:
308 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
11 lb Weight Loss:
158 lb Lb Left to Lose:
3.44827586207 % % Lost:
sometime in 2009 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 51.4823232323 BMI Start:
49.7070707071 BMI Current:
24.2079889807 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method - | I HATE DENTISTS TOO!!!! I haven't been to one in 15yrs+. Anyway, I am sure you will be fine as long as you follow all of your surgeons guidelines. Good luck to you on the start of your journey.
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03-27-2008, 04:28 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Jacksonville, Florida
Posts: 3,611
Weight Statistics July 21, 2007 Start Date:
August 6, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 2" Height: 287 lb Start Weight:
172 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
115 lb Weight Loss:
32 lb Lb Left to Lose:
40.0696864111 % % Lost:
January 1, 2009 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 52.4872528616 BMI Start:
31.4557752341 BMI Current:
25.6035379813 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass  | It is scary going into this, but once you get through it, you will definately be like the rest of us...wondering what took you so long to do it! Just have faith in yourself and set descent goals for yourself. You can do it! By the way...get to the dentist! You want to have a good cleaning and exam before you start with this process, so that you can keep track of anything that is happening due to our calcium absorption. Yeah...I am a "spokesperson" for dentists. LOLOLOL I have been in the dental/medical field for yearsssss! You want that purdy smile to go along with that new body! |
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03-27-2008, 05:04 PM
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| WLS Mentor  Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: upstate ny
Posts: 1,169
Weight Statistics 1/10/08, the final endeavor, I WILL SUCCEED!!! Start Date:
3/12/08 Surgery Date:
5' 3" Height: 298 lb Start Weight:
202 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
96 lb Weight Loss:
62 lb Lb Left to Lose:
32.2147651007 % % Lost:
7/09 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 52.7825648778 BMI Start:
35.7787855883 BMI Current:
24.7971781305 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | So Dentist Hater, Why Don't You Find A Good Dentist That Understands Your Fears.... Believe It Or Not You Are Not Alone!! As Far As The Surgery, You Do Your Own Research As To Inform Yourself & Be Prepared For Answers To Those People Who Will Say Negative Comments!!(alot Of Them Too!!!) You'll Be Just Fine In Both Situations. You Can Come Here Anytime To Vent, We'll Be Here Anytime You Need. Lol, |
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03-27-2008, 07:38 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Floyd County Virginia
Posts: 3,500
Blog Entries: 1 Weight Statistics September 19th 2007 Start Date:
September 19th 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 10" Height: 363 lb Start Weight:
221 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
142 lb Weight Loss:
56 lb Lb Left to Lose:
39.1184573003 % % Lost:
12/31/09 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 52.0793877551 BMI Start:
31.7067346939 BMI Current:
23.6724489796 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | You are the first one I have seen talk about having to see a dentist before surgery. I did have all mine fixed before surgery and didnt realize how much I needed my teeth until you enter the chewing everything to mush phase! LOL. I hate dentist to but.... I did tell the man I went to see how scared I was. I ended up with a couple root canals, 2 teeth being pulled and a few filled. I even had the scaling done. If it wasnt for dental insurance I dont know what I would have done. They have changed alot since we were kids. I hope that helps some. I remember when all my aunts and uncles about the age of 30 getting dentures. I thought that was a part of life. Both my parents by the age of 35 had dentures. They had teeth pulled out that didnt need to be but they thought it was time. LOL. At least go for the cleaning part and talk to the dentist. Ask your friends who they use and how good they are. Make your decision based on that. All and all you will be chewing alot after you have this surgery done and need the teeth to do it! Its always good to start some type of excerise before you have this done I will agree. I walked. Walking is good for ya. Take it in short distances at first. You dont have to dive into it and work your self to death. I hope all goes well for you and this is what this board is for is to come talk and vent. Glad to see you posting agian. |
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03-27-2008, 11:53 PM
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| Super Moderator  | Hate as you might, it's in your best health interest that you get your teeth fixed pre op. First off, there's going to be the calcium supplementing issue, so you want your teeth in the best condition, and needing only maintenance calcium. Also, if you have any infections, that can cause serious surgical complicatons by passing the bacteria in to your blood stream when your defense is at the weakest because your body needs to concentrate in healing first. (((((HUGS))))) P.S. I don't like going to the dentist, either, but I do if I must. 
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03-28-2008, 03:05 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Jacksonville, Florida
Posts: 3,611
Weight Statistics July 21, 2007 Start Date:
August 6, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 2" Height: 287 lb Start Weight:
172 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
115 lb Weight Loss:
32 lb Lb Left to Lose:
40.0696864111 % % Lost:
January 1, 2009 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 52.4872528616 BMI Start:
31.4557752341 BMI Current:
25.6035379813 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | I must be the strange one...I LOVE having my teeth cleaned! My husband has really good insurance so I get my teeth cleaned every 4 months. There are dentists and hygenists out that that are very empathetic and sympathetic...just ask around to friends and families. It took me a few years to find the ones that I have and they are awesome. I know a lot of people that have to be pre medicated in order to just get their teeth cleaned because of the fear from the dentist. |
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03-28-2008, 01:05 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Floyd County Virginia
Posts: 3,500
Blog Entries: 1 Weight Statistics September 19th 2007 Start Date:
September 19th 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 10" Height: 363 lb Start Weight:
221 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
142 lb Weight Loss:
56 lb Lb Left to Lose:
39.1184573003 % % Lost:
12/31/09 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 52.0793877551 BMI Start:
31.7067346939 BMI Current:
23.6724489796 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Somthing I forgot to add earlier to. I used to suffer from alot of headaches. They went down 50 % after I had mine taken care of. |
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