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09-22-2008, 02:31 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Troy,ny
Posts: 1,608
Weight Statistics Since birth:) Start Date:
Put on hold for now Surgery Date:
5' 6"
Height:
319 lb Start Weight:
292 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
27 lb Weight Loss:
142 lb Lb Left to Lose:
8.46394984326 % % Lost:
sometime in 2009 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 51.4823232323 BMI Start:
47.1248852158 BMI Current:
24.2079889807 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method - |  Now what?
I got a message on my machine the other day from my surgeon's office telling me they faxed my paperwork and literally overnight they approved me for surgery. I am happy they approved me but at the same time I am up in the air of whether or not I am going to go through with it. I am starting to lean toward lapband but will they have to submit new paperwork? Will I have to do anything different? I am DYING with this diet. I am almost at 30lbs and the infinite creeping upward is starting. I must be going crazy because before my decision was as clear as night and day and now it has me going in circles.
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09-22-2008, 02:47 PM
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| WLS Master Guru  Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rochester, NY
Posts: 706
Weight Statistics March 12, 2008 Start Date:
December 4, 2008 Surgery Date:
5' 3"
Height:
259 lb Start Weight:
250 lb Current Weight:
135 lb Goal Weight:
9 lb Weight Loss:
115 lb Lb Left to Lose:
3.4749034749 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 45.8747795414 BMI Start:
44.2806752331 BMI Current:
23.9115646259 BMI Goal:
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I've been doing some of that too. I KNOW i'm going to have the surgery.. I'm not backing out... but there are times and days when I think... do I REALLY want this?? Do I REALLY want to change my body make up?? Want to know what keeps me going with my decision??? The thought that NOTHING I've EVER done before has worked. My will power, my determination, NOTHING by itself has worked for me before and I'm going to die like this unless I do something drastic. I need this tool to make it all work for me. I know it's not the end all/be all of weight loss and I'll need will power and determination. But with the added benefit of this tool, it'll be more doable for me and every pound I lose will be more motivation to keep going. Also looking into my kids eyes and knowing what kind of life I'll have with them without the surgery vs. what kind of life I'll have with them WITH the surgery and subsequent weight loss. The surgery WINS HANDS DOWN!!!!!! It's a tough decision only you can make. Think about it, pray about it, discuss it with whomever you feel the need to, but only do it if you know 100% that it's the right thing for you.
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09-22-2008, 04:35 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: WADING RIVER (Long Island), NY
Posts: 5,016
Weight Statistics 7/16/07 Start Date:
7/16/07 Surgery Date:
4' 11"
Height:
230 lb Start Weight:
130 lb Current Weight:
115 lb Goal Weight:
100 lb Weight Loss:
15 lb Lb Left to Lose:
43.4782608696 % % Lost:
12/31/08 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 46.4492961793 BMI Start:
26.2539500144 BMI Current:
23.2246480896 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass   |
Honey this is a sign!!!!!!!!!!! Go with the surgery, its a sign  good luck sweetie
__________________ 3/2008 PREG. START WT 144LBS. GOAL WILL HAVE TO WAIT TILL AFTER BABY  230 lbs 7/2007 & 142 lbs 4/2008     |
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09-22-2008, 04:41 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: AZ
Posts: 1,692
Weight Statistics January 1, 2008 Start Date:
January 11, 2008 Surgery Date:
5' 7"
Height:
339 lb Start Weight:
189 lb Current Weight:
159 lb Goal Weight:
150 lb Weight Loss:
30 lb Lb Left to Lose:
44.2477876106 % % Lost:
July 4, 2009 FIREWORKS, BABY! Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 53.0891067053 BMI Start:
29.598351526 BMI Current:
24.9002004901 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |
I am kinda with Boots on this- but you do need to make your decision based on what makes you feel best. I was not 100% sure I would have surgery- when they called me and scheduled it 2 weeks later I suddenly had NO hesitation. I just knew it was what I should do. And I am SO SO glad I did it! I wish I had done it earlier! Life is way too short to live it miserable, and I was miserable in many ways and didn't even know it. I hope you come to terms with whatever decision it is you make. I know people who have done lap band, RNY, and those who have lost weight on their own and all have been happy with their decisions. You just gotta own it, whatever it is. |
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09-22-2008, 06:27 PM
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| WLS Mentor  Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ct
Posts: 1,043
Weight Statistics 03/29/07 Surgery Date:
5' 7"
Height:
257 lb Start Weight:
126 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
131 lb Weight Loss:
-24 lb Lb Left to Lose:
50.9727626459 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 40.2474938739 BMI Start:
19.7322343506 BMI Current:
23.4907551793 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass  |
I know how hard this is, I originally was going to have the Lap Band done, but the more research I did the less I wanted it. I also have talked with people who have done great on the Lap Band but have talked to more people who wish they had the Gastric Bypass. Also I noticed last month that my surgeon had a sign stating that people who have had Lap Band need to know that unless you have Blue Cross/Blue Shield you must pay $100.00 for each fill needed in the Lap Band. Research what will be best for you--good luck.
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09-22-2008, 07:46 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: May 2007 Location: minnesota
Posts: 5,210
Weight Statistics july 21, 2007 Start Date:
august 17, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 6"
Height:
339 lb Start Weight:
177 lb Current Weight:
160 lb Goal Weight:
162 lb Weight Loss:
17 lb Lb Left to Lose:
47.7876106195 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 54.7100550964 BMI Start:
28.5654269972 BMI Current:
25.8218549128 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |
good luck on whatever decision u make
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09-22-2008, 08:52 PM
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| WLS Guru Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Swedesboro, New Jersey
Posts: 413
Weight Statistics Pre-Operation. Start Date:
oct 21st 2008 Surgery Date:
5' 4"
Height:
278 lb Start Weight:
234 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
44 lb Weight Loss:
84 lb Lb Left to Lose:
15.8273381295 % % Lost:
2010 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 47.7133789062 BMI Start:
40.1616210938 BMI Current:
25.7446289062 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Aitkens |
good luck with your decision i haven't had my surgery yet i am going to have it on oct 21 i am excited and some days nervous but i am ready for a change i will pray for you and what ever decision you make best of luck
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09-22-2008, 08:53 PM
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| Guru In Training Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Michigan
Posts: 336
Weight Statistics January 8, 2008 Start Date:
February 21, 2008 Surgery Date:
5' 7"
Height:
253 lb Start Weight:
128 lb Current Weight:
135 lb Goal Weight:
125 lb Weight Loss:
-7 lb Lb Left to Lose:
49.4071146245 % % Lost:
April, 2009 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 39.6210737358 BMI Start:
20.0454444197 BMI Current:
21.1416796614 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |
This is how I explained my decision to not have lap band surgery. Now this was my view and I am not saying its right or wrong, just how I came to the realization that I needed to do Roen Y. I felt that I was choosing to have a surgical alteration done on my body for the purpose of weight loss and improved health. If I chose the lap band I felt that my decision was not for the good of long term. The band can be adjusted or removed and is not without risks. So the thought was that it was a temporary fix and I did not need a temporary fix. I needed to make the commitment to my body by altering my digestive system so that no matter where or what I am doing, I must always be aware of what I am putting into my mouth and how it will affect me. I needed something permanent. Make the decision best for you, and follow through. Its always scary undergoing a surgical procedure, but I will tell you there are very few people on this board regreting their Roen Y. And there are very few people not happy living in a healthier, stronger, thinner body... and enjoying all the perks that go with it. best of luck
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09-22-2008, 09:11 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Texas
Posts: 4,345
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:
138 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
142 lb Weight Loss:
-12 lb Lb Left to Lose:
50.7142857143 % % Lost:
Summer 2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 42.5692041522 BMI Start:
20.9805363322 BMI Current:
22.8049307958 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |
I needed the kind of projected weight loss from gastric that the band simply couldn't give me. Plus, my step sister had the band and completely failed. I had my surgery after her and passed up her weight loss in what seemed like overnight. She had to have the band removed. 2 in 4 of my surgeons patients are lap band revisions to gastric.....it just didn't promise the things that I needed to happen.
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09-23-2008, 08:48 AM
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YOU are the only one who can decide. ((((((HUGS)))))) O.T: A few things about lap band. 1) It usually is not recommended for those who have over 100lbs to lose. 2) You need multiple refils to have it adjusted, and these refils are self pay with most insurances. 3) Lap band is a device--in other words, it is manufactured and marketed by companies--this spells big money, income-wise and PR-wise for those companies-- R en Y doesn't need a special device, only devices that are used in other surgeries as well, so doesn't spell that kind of money to the manufacturers.
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