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12-12-2007, 09:03 AM
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| Cub Reporter Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 71
Weight Statistics October 25, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 0" Height: 284 lb Start Weight:
195 lb Current Weight:
160 lb Goal Weight:
89 lb Weight Loss:
35 lb Lb Left to Lose:
31.338028169 % % Lost:
October 25, 2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 55.4588888889 BMI Start:
38.0791666667 BMI Current:
31.2444444444 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |  Nasty Misconception Ok, this might be the most frustrating thing for so far since I have had surgery. I am almost 2 months post op and have lost around 50 lbs. People that know that I had the surgery act as if I took the easy way out. I feel like the people who do know think that this losing weight is sooo easy for me. While yes we lose quicker than most, it is a lot of hard work to keep up and make those right choices. My Mom actually said to me this morning that she thought, anything that was a wrong choice would make me sick and that is why I dont choose those things to eat. That is farthest from the truth. I imagine milkshakes and chocolate would go down, but because I am doing this the right way I dont eat them. Ohh It just makes me furious. Anyone else seeing similar feedback?
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12-12-2007, 09:14 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tampa, FL
Posts: 1,795
Blog Entries: 8 Weight Statistics July 10, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 6" Height: 271 lb Start Weight:
147 lb Current Weight:
145 lb Goal Weight:
124 lb Weight Loss:
2 lb Lb Left to Lose:
45.7564575646 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 43.7357667585 BMI Start:
23.7238292011 BMI Current:
23.4010560147 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass  | I know a lot of people think that, esp those who are interested in having the surgery - I must confess I didnt know how much of a challenge it would be myself until I got here! Ya know, one of the blessings of obesity is that I learned a long time ago not to listen to other people's stupid comments! Dont worry about them, they really dont know what they're talking about. Just smile at them and change the subject - dont know what else you can do.
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12-12-2007, 10:26 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hawaii
Posts: 3,831
Blog Entries: 9 Weight Statistics 07/23/2007 Start Date:
July 23, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 2" Height: 230 lb Start Weight:
120 lb Current Weight:
125 lb Goal Weight:
110 lb Weight Loss:
-5 lb Lb Left to Lose:
47.8260869565 % % Lost:
June 23 2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 42.0629552549 BMI Start:
21.9458896982 BMI Current:
22.860301769 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass  | Oh yes mam....I get that from alot of people too. Its so frustrating but at the same time they are just not educated on the surgery so they just think what they think |
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12-12-2007, 12:56 PM
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| WLS Guru Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sarasota, FL
Posts: 358
Weight Statistics October, 2007 Start Date:
11/26/07 Surgery Date:
5' 7" Height: 272 lb Start Weight:
165 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
107 lb Weight Loss:
25 lb Lb Left to Lose:
39.3382352941 % % Lost:
November, 08 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 42.5965693918 BMI Start:
25.8398306973 BMI Current:
21.924704834 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass  | Here here, say "Easy, are you out of your mind", do you realize the agony and work I had to go through, that I can NEVER look at certain foods again, then don't talk to them again till they apologize, you don't need friends like that, only positive people
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12-12-2007, 01:35 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mount Vernon, NY
Posts: 7,520
Weight Statistics 4/1/07 Start Date:
4/19/07 Surgery Date:
5' 9" Height: 258 lb Start Weight:
165 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
93 lb Weight Loss:
36.0465116279 % % Lost:
04/19/2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 38.0957781979 BMI Start:
24.36357908 BMI Current:
24.36357908 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass  | i have come across this as well and as soon as i explain what i can eat and what i cannot eat anymore, how frequently, amounts, and the emotional rollercoaster it all changes. a lot of people are not educated at all. but we can educate them one person at a time 
__________________ Anything worth having is worth working for Kenya R.  Lap RNY 4/19/07     |
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12-12-2007, 01:46 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: WADING RIVER (Long Island), NY
Posts: 4,860
Weight Statistics 7/16/07 Start Date:
7/16/07 Surgery Date:
4' 11" Height: 230 lb Start Weight:
139 lb Current Weight:
115 lb Goal Weight:
91 lb Weight Loss:
24 lb Lb Left to Lose:
39.5652173913 % % Lost:
12/31/08 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 46.4492961793 BMI Start:
28.0715311692 BMI Current:
23.2246480896 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Before I Had This Surgery Or Even Did The Research I Also Thought This Was Alot Easier Than It Really Is. Its Only Now After The Research And Experience Do I Fully Understand. So When I Tell Others What This Surgery Is Really About Some Understand And The Close Minded Think What They Want To Think. Oh Well As Long As I Know What A Challenge This Really Is, Who Cares
__________________ 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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12-12-2007, 09:02 PM
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| Super Moderator  | Just a bit of a different perspective. It's YOUR choice to let what they say upset you, or to walk off and not let it bother you. YOU have the choice to 1) let what the others say upset you 2) to educate them and explain what the surgery really takes and be surprised at the sincere reaction of others 3) to smile and say "Everything is easier said than done." or "Things are never what they seem to be from the audience." or some other comments of that nature, smile (or just smile), brush it all off and walk away. (((((HUGS)))))
__________________ "In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun."   Just a li'l bit 'bout myself |
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12-13-2007, 10:29 AM
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| WLS Master Guru  Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Oklahoma City, Okla USA
Posts: 809
Blog Entries: 47 Weight Statistics 05/17/02 Start Date:
05/17/02 Surgery Date:
5' 5" Height: 355 lb Start Weight:
192 lb Current Weight:
175 lb Goal Weight:
163 lb Weight Loss:
17 lb Lb Left to Lose:
45.9154929577 % % Lost:
may 2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 59.0686390533 BMI Start:
31.9469822485 BMI Current:
29.1183431953 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | When I had the surgery a lot of people still considered it 'cosemetic' surgery! When I was at my lowest and gals would find out I'd had the surgery they'd say things like i wish -I- could have that surgery...this from the mouth of someone who only had probably 25 lbs to lose! people get jealous and hateful for all kinds of reasons and they get very threatened by change. Not to come off as flippant...but eventually you just get used to it.
__________________ --BREE open RNY 5/17/2002 -166 lbs(-200 at lowest)  Everything & Anything is possible with Belief in place....WLS changes LIVES  |
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12-13-2007, 11:59 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: May 2007 Location: minnesota
Posts: 4,234
Weight Statistics july 21, 2007 Start Date:
august 17, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 6" Height: 339 lb Start Weight:
179 lb Current Weight:
160 lb Goal Weight:
160 lb Weight Loss:
19 lb Lb Left to Lose:
47.197640118 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 54.7100550964 BMI Start:
28.8882001837 BMI Current:
25.8218549128 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | i have had ppl say things like this to me also, or one person said to me...well what if you would have just ate 1/2 c food 3 times a day then u wouldnt have had to have surgery...i was like HELLO! DUH! this is hard and they have no idea!
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12-14-2007, 10:57 PM
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| Guru In Training  Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: BIG JER COUNTRY Ont , Canada
Posts: 260
Weight Statistics June 13 2007 Start Date:
January , 10, 2008 Surgery Date:
6' 5" Height: 448 lb Start Weight:
264 lb Current Weight:
210 lb Goal Weight:
184 lb Weight Loss:
54 lb Lb Left to Lose:
41.0714285714 % % Lost:
As soon as possible ! Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 53.119244392 BMI Start:
31.3024118738 BMI Current:
24.8996458087 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Ive been on this site for a while now and I cant count how many times this subject comes up ! Also I think everybody here has had this situation happen to them ! Personally... with me its simple...If I dont have the surgery...I die ...(absolutely no future in that...lol ) As long as my Wife and 2 boys are with me...thats all I care about ! Im also blessed with some really good family members and friends ! If anybody else knows ...you try explaining things to them...if they dont understand...then Im sorry to say its there problem ! The way I figure it...if anybody actually gives you a hard time about it...there trying to make themselves feel better by covering up there own demons ! In time you will be the winner...youll be healthier and looking good and they wont be any further ahead ! I no its tough sometimes but try to stay positive !! Jerry
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