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11-26-2007, 09:03 PM
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| Whipper Snapper |  Try'n 2 Shake Fears
Hello Everyone, I Have Not Been On The Board For About 2weeks Now.. Alot Of That Was Because Of Fear.. I Became Afraid And Backed Away When The Lady Died Havin Cosmetic Surgery..but In My Heart I Still Wanted To Go All The Way With Lap Rny....i Have Gained Weight Form Doin The Same Things I Was Use To. Which Was Eating To Comfort My Self.. I Love Coming To This Board To Get Support From The Members.. I Said That I Was Going To Pray More That The Lord Guide Me To Do What Is Right And Best For Me..the Last Time I Said That..when I Woke Up I Heard The News Of The Lady Pasting Due To Having Cosmetic Surgery (i Am A Very Emotional Person) So I Took That As A Sign That The Lord Didn't Want Me To Go Through With It.. Most People Said They Didn't Feel That Was A Sign From God.i Just Want To Stay Focus On The Prize..i Want This.. I Need To Get Back Healthy... If There Is Any Advise Anyone Has To Help Me With My Nerves Please Offer It...  |
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11-26-2007, 09:13 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mount Vernon, NY
Posts: 7,905
Weight Statistics all my life Start Date:
4/19/2007 Surgery Date:
5' 9"
Height:
260 lb Start Weight:
149 lb Current Weight:
160 lb Goal Weight:
111 lb Weight Loss:
-11 lb Lb Left to Lose:
42.6923076923 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 38.3910943079 BMI Start:
22.0010501995 BMI Current:
23.6252888049 BMI Goal:
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well, my advice is feel what you feel it's normal to be afraid for many different reasons. going under, the changes that you will have to commit to, the way this will change your life forever; it's all very scarey for someone who has been doing things a certain way for a period of time. trust me we've all been there. but ultimately it is your decision. if you are uncomfortable with it, dont go thru with it. but if you truly believe that this will save your life, do what you have to to live. there is no cut and dry "do it" or "dont do it". im sure we all wish we could tell you to do it and have the decision be made and have that be it. but it really is up to you. we support you whichever way you decide. that is the beauty of this place 
__________________ Anything worth having is worth working for!   KenyaR.  Lap RNY 4/19/07 |
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11-26-2007, 09:13 PM
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| WLS Mentor  Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota
Posts: 1,412
Blog Entries: 1 Weight Statistics On and off my whole life...Highest weight was 326 Start Date:
November 20, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 9"
Height:
287 lb Start Weight:
195 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
92 lb Weight Loss:
45 lb Lb Left to Lose:
32.0557491289 % % Lost:
August 2009 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 42.3778617937 BMI Start:
28.7933207309 BMI Current:
22.1487082546 BMI Goal:
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That is just what you should do is to keep your focus on the prize. And keep coming here to the boards and you will find lots of good people here with lots of suggestions. I will keep you in my prayers.
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11-26-2007, 10:07 PM
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Keep your focus on your health, and what you want of your life. Keep in mind, whatever the media says, they will pick the subject up either for sensationalism, or to make something sensational out of nothing. If you hear one "data" or another, always go back to the ORIGINAL data, the ORIGINAL report that was made public, you may be surprised how much of what is reported as positive results is taken up by the media and broadcast in a negative light. When you are truly ready for the surgery, everything will fall into place of its own accord, and will feel good. (((((HUGS))))) May your journey go well.
__________________ "In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun."  Just a li'l bit 'bout myself |
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11-26-2007, 10:38 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tampa, FL
Posts: 2,040
Blog Entries: 8 Weight Statistics July 10, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 6"
Height:
271 lb Start Weight:
143 lb Current Weight:
145 lb Goal Weight:
128 lb Weight Loss:
-2 lb Lb Left to Lose:
47.2324723247 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 43.7357667585 BMI Start:
23.0782828283 BMI Current:
23.4010560147 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | When I saw my surgeon today, I had to fill out a questionnaire - one of the questions is "would you recommend WLS to another person" - my answer? I wouldnt tell them to do it and I wouldnt tell them not to do it. As stated before, just keep searching the information out there, talk to your doctors, go to some support group meetings and your decision will fall into place. It's quite natural to be nervous. Best Wishes!
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11-26-2007, 11:04 PM
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I JUST WANTED TO SAY THANKS FOR ALL THE ADVICE...IT IS SO HELPFUL..I AM ALSO READING WEIGHTLOSS SURGERY FOR DUMMIES..I AM SO THANKFUL TO FIND THIS SITE...THIS IS A LIKE A FAMILY THAT I NEVER HAD... FOR THE LAST TWO WEEKS ALL OF MY FAMILY THINKS THAT I HAVE DECIDED NOT TO GO THROUGH WITH THIS...BUT NOW THAT I FEEL BETTER AN KNOW THAT I HAVE TO DO WHAT'S BEST FOR ME.. I AM NOT SURE IF I SHOULD TELL ME MOM... SHE WORRIES ABOUT ME..I AM THE ONLY CHILD.. I DON'T WANT HER TRYIN TO CHANGE MY MIND...MY HUSBAND KNOWS AN HE IS ALL FOR IT... SHOULD I JUST KEEP THIS BETWEEN MY HUSBAND AND I ?  |
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11-27-2007, 06:00 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SOMEPLACE LONG ISLAND, NY
Posts: 6,756
Weight Statistics June 1, 2005 Start Date:
Height: 310 lb Start Weight:
167 lb Current Weight:
159 lb Goal Weight:
143 lb Weight Loss:
8 lb Lb Left to Lose:
46.1290322581 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 51 BMI Start:
27 BMI Current:
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awww its normal to be nervous pre op. MOST of us are and were. I know for me i really balanced things in my head. I knew ANY surgery, this one as well, came with risks. I had 100 percent confidence in my surgeon of choice and i also felt that walking around at 310 lbs i was equally at risk to drop dead of a heart attack or have a stroke at any time and for me that was equally as scary. SO i had the surgery! I came out with flying colors lost my 143 lbs and im happy! MAY your storey have the same fabulous results hugs
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11-27-2007, 07:32 AM
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| Cub Reporter  Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Norristown, PA
Posts: 83
Weight Statistics January 23, 2008 Start Date:
March 6, 2008 Surgery Date:
5' 4"
Height:
292 lb Start Weight:
202 lb Current Weight:
160 lb Goal Weight:
90 lb Weight Loss:
42 lb Lb Left to Lose:
30.8219178082 % % Lost:
December 31, 2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 50.1162109375 BMI Start:
34.6694335938 BMI Current:
27.4609375 BMI Goal:
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11-27-2007, 12:11 PM
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| WLS Guru  Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Maryland
Posts: 488
Weight Statistics 01/03/2007 Start Date:
12/04/2007 Surgery Date:
4' 10"
Height:
246 lb Start Weight:
172 lb Current Weight:
130 lb Goal Weight:
74 lb Weight Loss:
42 lb Lb Left to Lose:
30.081300813 % % Lost:
08/2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 51.4084423306 BMI Start:
35.9441141498 BMI Current:
27.1670630202 BMI Goal:
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Motherly, As for the lady passing away, I understand how you feel but I had to read more about what happened with her and realized she had other problems that should have been address before getting that surgery done. It scared the crap out of me, especially with my surgery being on Dec. 3rd. I have learned it's okay to be scared but for me I know this is the best thing for me and I have to put myself in Gods hands. I know through him I will be okay.
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11-27-2007, 01:33 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: May 2007 Location: Upstate NY
Posts: 2,656
Weight Statistics April 11th 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 4"
Height:
267 lb Start Weight:
147 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
120 lb Weight Loss:
-3 lb Lb Left to Lose:
44.9438202247 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 45.8254394531 BMI Start:
25.2297363281 BMI Current:
25.7446289062 BMI Goal:
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Well I had my moms support all along till the very end. During the process the only poeple who knew were my husband and my mom. Well once i got insurane acceptance my mom turned on me. She got nervous for me and it was a huge weight on my sholders. I however stuck to my guns and then I confided in my dad and he really supported me and told me I was a grown woman and I had to do what I thought was best for me. I did go thru with it in the end and I am so happy I did it. I am 97 pounds lighter and I feel so much better. I feel like I was a heart attack waiting to happen at any given moment and I feel like I fianlly took control of my life and Im on a new road and its a better one. Good luck with your decision.
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