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01-06-2009, 12:00 PM
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#1 (permalink)
| | WLS Master Guru
Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Durham, NC
Posts: 690
Weight Statistics All my life Start Date:
February 10, 2009 Surgery Date:
5' 10"
Height:
280 lb Start Weight:
192 lb Current Weight:
180 lb Goal Weight:
88 lb Weight Loss:
12 lb Lb Left to Lose:
31.4285714286 % % Lost:
June, 2010 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index40.1714285714 BMI Start:
27.546122449 BMI Current:
25.8244897959 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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OK, I need to vent, so let me apologize up front  . I'm not telling anyone else about my surgery until after I have it. I decided telling a few family members would be a good idea. Well, I take that back. I told my sister-in-law, and of course she wanted to know why I wanted to have the surgery. This was her next comment: "Just to let you know, my cousin in New Jersey had that. She's no longer with us." Now, who wants to hear something like that when they are getting ready to have major surgery like this. As excited as I am about my new life coming up, and all people can tell me is they know somebody who died. Then she tells me it was not meant to scare me. I'm not scared, I'm excited for myself but yet pissed with you saying a comment like that. I still have not told my parents, and I'm wondering if I want to actually tell them or not, but I guess I'll eventually have to. OK, sorry to be so long winded and fussy, but I had to vent my frustrations, and I know I can always come to you all for support  . 5 weeks from today, I'll have my surgery.
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01-06-2009, 01:27 PM
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#2 (permalink)
| | Big Loser
Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hbg, PA
Posts: 107
Weight Statistics 12/29/08 Start Date:
12/29/08 Surgery Date:
5' 2"
Height:
296 lb Start Weight:
199 lb Current Weight:
135 lb Goal Weight:
97 lb Weight Loss:
64 lb Lb Left to Lose:
32.7702702703 % % Lost:
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Body Mass Index54.133194589 BMI Start:
36.3936004162 BMI Current:
24.6891259105 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Well get it out girl! I understand this. I actually just had my surgery 9 days ago!! Finally! people say, as encouragement they say this. FINALLY? who are they? freinds, family, acquatinces? This is not a descsion to decide litely. It took my 2 years to finally do it. So they say finally! hmm? Yes, I know we know they mean well? Being our supports. (ya know those 5'6 119lb society said bombshells, who have never had to watch a calorie, carb,fat EVER). frustration! Yea, I beleive this is a great place to vent these things. Thank You, reflections, even a newbie!
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01-06-2009, 01:58 PM
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#3 (permalink)
| | WLS Guru
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 465
Weight Statistics 7/21/08 Start Date:
8/4/2008 Surgery Date:
5' 6"
Height:
333 lb Start Weight:
225 lb Current Weight:
170 lb Goal Weight:
108 lb Weight Loss:
55 lb Lb Left to Lose:
32.4324324324 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index53.7417355372 BMI Start:
36.3119834711 BMI Current:
27.4357208448 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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I told family and close friends beforehand but still did not want it broadcasted like my mom would have done, like putting me on a prayer chain all thru out the church. Then after surgery, I found myself very open about telling people and I felt better doing that rather than hiding from it because its the best thing I ever did and It saved my life and was worth the risk!! I have not had a bad comment yet but some say they could never do it and I say I though the same way until I developed health problems.
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01-06-2009, 02:01 PM
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#4 (permalink)
| | WLS Mentor
Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Atlanta, Ga
Posts: 1,440
Weight Statistics March 12, 2008 Start Date:
December 4, 2008 Surgery Date:
5' 3"
Height:
259 lb Start Weight:
211 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
48 lb Weight Loss:
61 lb Lb Left to Lose:
18.5328185328 % % Lost:
who knows? Goal Date:
Body Mass Index45.8747795414 BMI Start:
37.3728898967 BMI Current:
26.5684051398 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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I think most of us have been there. I told everybody and still tell everybody and have only had one person, my mother-in-law, say that I shouldn't have the surgery, but my sister did feel the need to share with me about someone who died. I didn't get upset with her, I just felt she was uninformed and she was worried about me. Did I need to hear it, NO, but she felt the need to tell me to make sure I knew what I was up against. I didn't hold it against her, I just gave her some facts.
Good luck as you approach your surgery date. Just keep your mind focused and you'll be fine.
__________________ Martha "Your new beginning doesn't begin tomorrow, it begins with your next breath." (Taken from a lecture I heard at my WLS Support group. Why wait Until tomorrow or Monday to start over? Start over with your next breath.) My top 2 reasons for LIFE... Joshua and Jessie.   | |
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01-06-2009, 02:15 PM
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#5 (permalink)
| | Big Loser
Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hbg, PA
Posts: 107
Weight Statistics 12/29/08 Start Date:
12/29/08 Surgery Date:
5' 2"
Height:
296 lb Start Weight:
199 lb Current Weight:
135 lb Goal Weight:
97 lb Weight Loss:
64 lb Lb Left to Lose:
32.7702702703 % % Lost:
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Body Mass Index54.133194589 BMI Start:
36.3936004162 BMI Current:
24.6891259105 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Yep, I do agree with everyone also. Keep your head in the game.
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01-06-2009, 02:29 PM
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#6 (permalink)
| | Seasoned Veteran
Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Alabama
Posts: 4,019
Weight Statistics 9/28/07 Start Date:
9/28/07 Surgery Date:
5' 6"
Height:
279 lb Start Weight:
186 lb Current Weight:
175 lb Goal Weight:
93 lb Weight Loss:
11 lb Lb Left to Lose:
33.3333333333 % % Lost:
18 months Goal Date:
Body Mass Index45.0268595041 BMI Start:
30.0179063361 BMI Current:
28.2426538108 BMI Goal:
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You know in your heart the right choice for you. Follow your heart and everything else will work itself out.
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01-06-2009, 04:52 PM
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#7 (permalink)
| | WLS Master Guru
Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tennessee
Posts: 990
Weight Statistics Feb.08 Start Date:
Nov. 10th 2008 Surgery Date:
5' 7"
Height:
314 lb Start Weight:
225 lb Current Weight:
160 lb Goal Weight:
89 lb Weight Loss:
65 lb Lb Left to Lose:
28.3439490446 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index49.1739808421 BMI Start:
35.236132769 BMI Current:
25.0568055246 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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I tell everyone. Heck, I even told the waiter at Red Lobster on New Years Eve. (Really I did, he was a very friendly waiter)LOL. I made this decision and I will stand by it. People die everyday and it has nothing to do with WLS. You will go when it is your time and on Gods terms.
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01-06-2009, 05:25 PM
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| | Seasoned Veteran
Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Troy,ny
Posts: 2,799
Weight Statistics Since birth:) Start Date:
August 5, 2009 Surgery Date:
5' 6"
Height:
319 lb Start Weight:
189 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
130 lb Weight Loss:
39 lb Lb Left to Lose:
40.7523510972 % % Lost:
sometime in 2010 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index51.4823232323 BMI Start:
30.5020661157 BMI Current:
24.2079889807 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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I know all too well about those people who say " know someone who died from this surgery". That is one of the reasons I did not go through with the surgery. If you want the surgery, it is better to keep it to yourself and arm yourself with knoweledge. Every major surgery has it's risks. You have to decide if th benefits outway the risks.
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01-06-2009, 06:58 PM
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#9 (permalink)
| | Seasoned Veteran
Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: No. Los Angeles County, CA
Posts: 2,826
Weight Statistics 4.29.08 RNY Surgery Date:
5' 8"
Height:
301 lb Start Weight:
168 lb Current Weight:
170 lb Goal Weight:
133 lb Weight Loss:
-2 lb Lb Left to Lose:
44.1860465116 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index45.7618944637 BMI Start:
25.5415224913 BMI Current:
25.8455882353 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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*I* know people who have died from surgery. I also know people who died in the front yard gardening...shall I not garden any longer?
I wore my surgery announcement like a crown. Anyone who would hear it heard it. Of course,
Your mileage may vary. XXOO
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Judijo Surgery 4.29.08
11-29-08: Down 90 lbs. Total cholesterol is under 200 for the first time in my adult life!
1.11.09: 100 lbs down! Century Club! WHOO HOO! 
7.10.09 GOL! GOL! GOLGOLGOLGOLGOL! GGGGOOOOLLL!
1.10.10 Still at goal. Using Weight Watchers guideline which is: JOURNAL YOUR FOOD AND MOVEMENT FOR SUCCESS! 
Starting weight: beginning of nutrition classes, August, 2007
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01-06-2009, 07:00 PM
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#10 (permalink)
| | WLS Mentor
Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Rochester NY
Posts: 1,003
Weight Statistics 1/13/08 Start Date:
11/17/08 Surgery Date:
5' 4"
Height:
288 lb Start Weight:
165 lb Current Weight:
160 lb Goal Weight:
123 lb Weight Loss:
5 lb Lb Left to Lose:
42.7083333333 % % Lost:
11/2010 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index49.4296875 BMI Start:
28.3190917969 BMI Current:
27.4609375 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Originally Posted by judijo  I also know people who died in the front yard gardening...shall I not garden any longer? | Oh, that's beautiful! 
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