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12-29-2011, 09:17 PM
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| | Seasoned Veteran
Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: just north of Boston
Posts: 2,397
Weight Statistics 1/31/2012 Surgery Date:
5' 10"
Height:
338 lb Start Weight:
253 lb Current Weight:
175 lb Goal Weight:
85 lb Weight Loss:
78 lb Lb Left to Lose:
25.1479289941 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index48.4926530612 BMI Start:
36.297755102 BMI Current:
25.1071428571 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
|  My husband's been great
When I first started thinking about WLS, I was worried about how my husband would respond - I didn't know if he would be supportive, angry, jealous - so I put off even discussing it with my doctor for a while.
I finally talked to my doc THEN talked to my hubby.
I have to say, he's been great - he's listened to me after appointments with docs, nutritionist, testing... he does most of the cooking because he's a stay at home dad and he's trying to incorporate the different things I've been learning in his meal prep.
My next appt with the surgeon is Jan 4th. The scheduling of it makes it possible for him to come with me - again, I was hesitant to ask him (and he really hasn't given me any reason to be hesitant, I'm just overly sensitive) if he'd be willing to go with me - I finally did and he said sure!!
he wants to go to a support group meeting with me, but my kids eat sitters for lunch, so I don't see that happening anytime soon.
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12-29-2011, 09:20 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Lake Oswego, OR
Posts: 1,627
Weight Statistics June 2011 Start Date:
9-20-2011 Surgery Date:
5' 3"
Height:
272 lb Start Weight:
187 lb Current Weight:
145 lb Goal Weight:
85 lb Weight Loss:
42 lb Lb Left to Lose:
31.25 % % Lost:
9-2012 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index48.1773746536 BMI Start:
33.1219450743 BMI Current:
25.6827916352 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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It is so helpful when our loved ones help us reach our goals. Good luck to you. Please let us know how you progress.
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12-29-2011, 10:04 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Texas
Posts: 3,654
Weight Statistics 7/27/10 Surgery Date:
5' 4"
Height:
379 lb Start Weight:
180 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
199 lb Weight Loss:
15 lb Lb Left to Lose:
52.5065963061 % % Lost:
July 27, 2012 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index65.0480957031 BMI Start:
30.8935546875 BMI Current:
28.3190917969 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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That's great! I agree with Carol it's so much more helpful when our spouses and loved ones are helpful, I'm blessed that my husband has been so supportive as well as my sons and their wives.
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12-29-2011, 11:42 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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If he's the cook, be sure and point him at the Recipes forum here! Hundreds of great WLS-tested recipes that the whole family can enjoy. Eating healthy is something the whole family can do - just don't tell the kids it's good for them!! 
He sounds like a true gem! Better hang onto him. WLS can put a lot of strain on a relationship. Keep those lines of communication wide open and never give him reason to doubt his place at the center of your soul.
CT
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Dare to live your dream!!
If you want to be healthy for life, do for life the things that get you healthy!! Living healthy takes work. Dying fat is easy!! "That which we persist in doing becomes easier, not that the nature of the task has changed, but that our capacity to do has increased." - HJ Grant
"Do, or do not. There is no try!" - Yoda
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12-29-2011, 11:50 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Orting, Wa.
Posts: 2,583
Weight Statistics February 2011 Start Date:
August 16th 2011 Surgery Date:
5' 10"
Height:
283 lb Start Weight:
157 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
126 lb Weight Loss:
-8 lb Lb Left to Lose:
44.5229681979 % % Lost:
June 2012 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index40.6018367347 BMI Start:
22.5246938776 BMI Current:
23.6724489796 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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12-30-2011, 12:53 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: just north of Boston
Posts: 2,397
Weight Statistics 1/31/2012 Surgery Date:
5' 10"
Height:
338 lb Start Weight:
253 lb Current Weight:
175 lb Goal Weight:
85 lb Weight Loss:
78 lb Lb Left to Lose:
25.1479289941 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index48.4926530612 BMI Start:
36.297755102 BMI Current:
25.1071428571 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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he's definitely a keeper. He's also obese - though when we married 15 1/2 years ago, he wasn't - the weight started coming on when he quit smoking in July of 1996. He's been having physical health issues and I pushed him to FINALLY change docs this fall - he's now seeing the same doc I see. She was able to pinpoint the cause of his stomach issues at the first appt he had with her - it's something his previous internist and the gi specialist she sent him to for testing should have caught. His metformin was causing the problems. As soon as she had him stop that med, his problems were resolved - he's on a different med now.
He is also considering WLS, but has been diagnosed with colitis in the past, so it might not be possible - our doc is delving into his medical records to see if he really does have colitis!
he is bipolar and has depressive issues - so that's another thing that will need to be watched very closely if he's able to move forward with this.
I'm sure his physical health and his obesity are impacting his depression, but I think his journey should he be able to have this done will be very different than mine.
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12-30-2011, 02:57 PM
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| | WLS Master Guru
Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Southern California
Posts: 687
Weight Statistics 05/01/2011 Start Date:
11/28/2011 Surgery Date:
5' 3"
Height:
299 lb Start Weight:
217 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
82 lb Weight Loss:
67 lb Lb Left to Lose:
27.4247491639 % % Lost:
12/31/2012 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index52.9596875787 BMI Start:
38.4356261023 BMI Current:
26.5684051398 BMI Goal:
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My hubby is my biggest support. I can honestly say that I wouldnt have been able to get through my first few weeks post-op without him. We've been together nearly 21 years, and I have never needed him as much as I have needed his support now...and he exceeded my expectations!
Im glad you have your hubbys support, its so essential to your recovery and your well being.
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12-30-2011, 05:00 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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Tricia, the bipolar and depression shouldn't be show-stoppers. I have depression and all they wanted to know was if I was stable on treatment. Same with my wife and her situation.
Obesity is a depressing condition. (I'm sure I don't need to tell anyone here that!) Being consistently defeated in your efforts to conquer fat wears your spirit down. I had pretty much resigned myself to dying fat and young when I found out about WLS. When you defeat that old enemy, your spirit soars and you feel like nothing is impossible for you anymore!
It sounds like he's a good candidate for WLS as long as you get those other issues taken care of. And having you as his coach, guide and support system is about as ideal as it gets. It worked out great for Peanut to have her surgery after I had paved the way for her. You may have read that WLS can put a real strain on a relationship. When both have it, it draws them much closer together with a new shared bond.
Oh, and yes, his journey will be very much different from yours! Guys drop weight much faster than the ladies do, so even though you have a good head start, he still may pass you before you get to goal!
Good luck to you both! Keep us informed as to how it works out! 
CT
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Dare to live your dream!!
If you want to be healthy for life, do for life the things that get you healthy!! Living healthy takes work. Dying fat is easy!! "That which we persist in doing becomes easier, not that the nature of the task has changed, but that our capacity to do has increased." - HJ Grant
"Do, or do not. There is no try!" - Yoda
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01-03-2012, 09:08 PM
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| | Big Loser
Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Augusta, Georgia
Posts: 139
Weight Statistics August 18, 2011 Surgery Date:
5' 6"
Height:
328 lb Start Weight:
208 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
120 lb Weight Loss:
58 lb Lb Left to Lose:
36.5853658537 % % Lost:
When the good Lord lets it happen! Goal Date:
Body Mass Index52.9348025712 BMI Start:
33.5684113866 BMI Current:
24.2079889807 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Cudos to him for being so supportive!! Doesn't it just make it all so much easier to handle when you have someone you love right there in your back pocket cheering you on?
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01-04-2012, 06:56 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North carolina
Posts: 413
Weight Statistics 4-11-2010 Start Date:
4-28-2010 Surgery Date:
5' 7"
Height:
280 lb Start Weight:
145 lb Current Weight:
155 lb Goal Weight:
135 lb Weight Loss:
-10 lb Lb Left to Lose:
48.2142857143 % % Lost:
4-28-2011 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index43.8494096681 BMI Start:
22.7077300067 BMI Current:
24.273780352 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Originally Posted by Perfesser  If he's the cook, be sure and point him at the Recipes forum here! Hundreds of great WLS-tested recipes that the whole family can enjoy. Eating healthy is something the whole family can do - just don't tell the kids it's good for them!!
He sounds like a true gem! Better hang onto him. WLS can put a lot of strain on a relationship. Keep those lines of communication wide open and never give him reason to doubt his place at the center of your soul.
CT | CT I love that quote and will have to steel it. My honey is at the center of my soal and he knows it. Thanks for all of your help through this journey.
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starting weight 280
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current weight 145
goal weight 155
Finally at goal yippeeee 
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