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Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Dakota
Posts: 3,521
Weight Statistics June 11,2007, lost 36 Lb. before surgery Start Date:
September 10, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 5"
Height:
373 lb Start Weight:
205 lb Current Weight:
180 lb Goal Weight:
168 lb Weight Loss:
25 lb Lb Left to Lose:
45.0402144772 % % Lost:
2 years Goal Date:
Body Mass Index62.0636686391 BMI Start:
34.1100591716 BMI Current:
29.950295858 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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My family were very supportive of my decision. My daughter went threw it a year before me and that really helped with my family and what to exspect of the surgery. I was kinda scared to tell them but they were so happy that I was going to have the surgery becasue they saw me suffer with all that weight I had on me. My family surprised me and were 100 % behind me. They told my daughter that they were so happy that I was going to have the surgery becasue they were so afraid for me with all my health problems I was having already. I told my best friend and wow did she ever help me. She called me just about every day to see how I was doing and always good things to say about me and my weight loss. I would have been lost without my best friend and my family supporting me. They always made sure that I could eat something when we were at their place for a meal. I had a wonderful support system with my family and my best friend. And of course all of you here at this site.
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06-08-2009, 09:37 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: North Dakota..ya sure, u betcha!
Posts: 1,738
Weight Statistics Which time? Start Date:
July 24, 2009 Surgery Date:
4' 11"
Height:
213 lb Start Weight:
108 lb Current Weight:
120 lb Goal Weight:
105 lb Weight Loss:
-12 lb Lb Left to Lose:
49.2957746479 % % Lost:
Whenever.... Goal Date:
Body Mass Index43.0160873312 BMI Start:
21.8109738581 BMI Current:
24.2344153979 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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My plan was to not tell very many, but I have missed work due to Dr appts and other stuff and my coworkers were worried about me, so I ended up telling them since I can't lie very well! I only told a few who are in my department because they will be the ones that take my work load on when I need to be gone. They are very supportive and I hope don't tell the whole floor of employees! My hubby was opposed, but is now coming around and my kids are supportive but don't live nearby anyway. When/if I get a surgery date I will need to inform my HR department and my boss and arrange the time off. The grapevine where I work is pretty alive, so my bet is that everyone will know. Guess I'll just have to deal with it.
Share your journey with us. We can help each other.
Christine, I had an evil MILaw once, too. She was horrible. My current MIL is a sweet, sweet person. What a pleasant difference.
Night ya'll.
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07-14-2009, 01:47 PM
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Join Date: May 2009 Location: Idaho
Posts: 144
Weight Statistics 10/05/09 Surgery Date:
5' 6"
Height:
244 lb Start Weight:
122 lb Current Weight:
145 lb Goal Weight:
122 lb Weight Loss:
-23 lb Lb Left to Lose:
50 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index39.378328742 BMI Start:
19.689164371 BMI Current:
23.4010560147 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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My problem is that my DH has told a couple of his friends about my surgery and I really got mad cause it's my business to tell when and if I want to. Telling one of his friends about it was good cause it turned out that his wife is going thru the process too so we compare notes, but I'm still irritated that he has been telling people. I don't want to talk about it and answer questions...Guess I'm just very scared of the process. I get very depressed and cry a lot. I can't even imagine what it will be like when I get close to the surgery!!! 
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07-14-2009, 04:55 PM
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Join Date: May 2008 Location: Just north of Iowa, not far from I-35. 2nd star on the right and straight on 'til morning!
Posts: 8,639
Weight Statistics December 13, 2007 (pre-op liquid diet started) Start Date:
December 27, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 9"
Height:
280 lb Start Weight:
172 lb Current Weight:
184 lb Goal Weight:
108 lb Weight Loss:
-12 lb Lb Left to Lose:
38.5714285714 % % Lost:
Originally - 12/08. Actually - 8/08. Goal Date:
Body Mass Index41.3442554085 BMI Start:
25.3971854652 BMI Current:
27.1690821256 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Ellen, it's nice that you will have a support group right there near you. Between the friend's wife, RR and any other groups you find there, you'll be in fine shape. What you're feeling is pretty normal - keep in touch here and you'll find a lot of support.
How far along in the process is your friend's wife compared to you? Same doctor, by any chance?
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07-14-2009, 07:22 PM
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Join Date: May 2009 Location: Idaho
Posts: 144
Weight Statistics 10/05/09 Surgery Date:
5' 6"
Height:
244 lb Start Weight:
122 lb Current Weight:
145 lb Goal Weight:
122 lb Weight Loss:
-23 lb Lb Left to Lose:
50 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index39.378328742 BMI Start:
19.689164371 BMI Current:
23.4010560147 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Hi Prefesser, Yes same doctor, but she has to do a 6 month approved diet to get Medicare to pay for her surgery which I don't have to do. I went for my Dietician appt. today...seems awful over whelming to say the least!!! 
It makes me feel a bit better when you said the way I was feeling was pretty normal. 
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10-17-2009, 01:48 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ramstein Air Base Germany
Posts: 291
Weight Statistics February 17, 2009 Start Date:
February 17, 2009 Surgery Date:
5' 9"
Height:
297 lb Start Weight:
207 lb Current Weight:
160 lb Goal Weight:
90 lb Weight Loss:
47 lb Lb Left to Lose:
30.303030303 % % Lost:
Yesterday, but realistically, when my body is ready! Goal Date:
Body Mass Index43.854442344 BMI Start:
30.5652173913 BMI Current:
23.6252888049 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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I told people at work that I was having surgery, that it was serious, but that it was private. That was the end of that. My Mom and Dad were told after I had decided. They were concerned but supportive. My husband found out that I was having the surgery after I told him I had an appointment for the presurgery tests. He asked when we had decided that I was going through with it... I replied "we didn't. I did." My younger sister was very supportive and is trying to get the band, now. My older sister and brother were not in on the discussions. I told my parents that it was my decision, my battle, my victory. There were to be no "comments" about what someone had heard someone's best friend of a friend had heard had happened to someone they once babysat for. NONE. I researched. I investigated. I prayed. Then I let go and let God. It was the best thing I have ever done for myself. Quiet confidence speaks volumes. Best of luck to you. I pray that you have the strength of conviction to allow them their concerns and worries, and the faith to proceed with what is best for YOU. They are not mutually exclusive. You may acknowledge their worries, but do not allow them to sway you from caring for yourself!
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10-17-2009, 04:40 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Swedesboro, New Jersey
Posts: 288
Weight Statistics oct 21,2008 Surgery Date:
5' 4"
Height:
278 lb Start Weight:
159 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
119 lb Weight Loss:
9 lb Lb Left to Lose:
42.8057553957 % % Lost:
2010 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index47.7133789062 BMI Start:
27.2893066406 BMI Current:
25.7446289062 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodAitkens
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i really didn't tell many prople my husband thought i was crazy but i said i was doing it for me and not any one else and i told my family and they were supportive so good luck with your decision
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