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04-26-2008, 09:44 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Missouri
Posts: 400
Weight Statistics May 6, 2008 Surgery Date:
5' 4"
Height:
259 lb Start Weight:
159 lb Current Weight:
130 lb Goal Weight:
100 lb Weight Loss:
29 lb Lb Left to Lose:
38.61003861 % % Lost:
September 2009 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index44.4523925781 BMI Start:
27.2893066406 BMI Current:
22.3120117188 BMI Goal:
 |  Second thoughts?
Why oh why am I having second thoughts? It's driving me insane. I've been on my liquid diet for 6 days now. I have to admit, it's hard! Very hard, but I'm doing it. I am so tired and drained. I've been trying to busy myself and prepare, but I keep questioning whether or not I can truly do this and not because I can't eat what I want when I want, but because I feel like an emotional wreck. I'm scared, anxious, nervous, etc. I keep going through the "what ifs" and that definitely isn't fun. My husband has been wonderful support and keeps telling me I didn't make it this far for no reason.
I have been on here many times along with Obesity Help - Weight Loss Surgery, Obesity Support Groups, Obesity Forums, Surgical Procedures. I've read many positive stories and seen the amazing pictures, so what is my problem? My doctor has a super low complication rate and has had no deaths in the 14 years he has been doing this. Please tell me I just have cold feet! I know I'm ready for the change. I WANT this change. I WANT to be healthy. Sure the outside is important, but first I want and need the inside to be better.
:::SIGH::: Deep down I know this will be the best thing for me. I just need to "put my big girl panties on" and get over it! Thanks for letting me vent. I feel better knowing I laid it all out there.
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04-26-2008, 10:01 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New Zealand
Posts: 1,292
Weight Statistics 10/27/07 Start Date:
11 March 08 Surgery Date:
5' 3"
Height:
239 lb Start Weight:
134 lb Current Weight:
144 lb Goal Weight:
105 lb Weight Loss:
-10 lb Lb Left to Lose:
43.9330543933 % % Lost:
12/25/08 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index42.3323255228 BMI Start:
23.7344419249 BMI Current:
25.5056689342 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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What you are going through is perfectly normal. You are going through and going to go through some super changes.... be easy on yourself, cut yourself some slack, focus on the positives, and you will be fine.
*hugs*
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04-26-2008, 10:08 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tampa, FL
Posts: 3,605
Weight Statistics July 10, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 6"
Height:
271 lb Start Weight:
175 lb Current Weight:
182 lb Goal Weight:
96 lb Weight Loss:
-7 lb Lb Left to Lose:
35.4243542435 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index43.7357667585 BMI Start:
28.2426538108 BMI Current:
29.3723599633 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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What you are doing is completely normal ~ it's important that you are taking this seriously and that you are aware of all the potential ups and downs. I actually took Xanax for 1-2 weeks pre-op which really helped me a lot. Hang in there - you'll be doing the WLS dance before you know it!  Wishing you an uncomplicated surgery and a speedy recovery!
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04-26-2008, 11:46 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tokyo, Japan
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Your pre op cold feet and roller coaster emotions are quite normal.
Just take it one day at a time, tomorrow is another day.
(((((((HUGS)))))))) You'll do fine.
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04-27-2008, 06:31 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY
Posts: 2,573
Weight Statistics 12-19-07 Start Date:
1-29-08 Surgery Date:
5' 3"
Height:
286 lb Start Weight:
165 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
121 lb Weight Loss:
15 lb Lb Left to Lose:
42.3076923077 % % Lost:
eventually Goal Date:
Body Mass Index50.6570924666 BMI Start:
29.2252456538 BMI Current:
26.5684051398 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Oh yeah, I'd worry about you if you weren't nervous!!!!! We all went through it and it's perfectly normal. This is a huge step and it's major surgery. You're life will never be the same - it'll be soooo mcuh better!!!!!
You're tired and drained as much from an emotional aspect as you are from switching to the liquid diet. It's amazing what stress can do to our bodies. Just don't forget that if you're doing this now, once you have your tiny little pouch, you will be posting that you are struggling to eat or drink anything! This, I have always said as I had a 6 week pre-op diet over christmas and new years, is THE hardest part. Once you are on the table and they give you the good stuff, you'll wake up to your new, and improved life!
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04-27-2008, 07:35 AM
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Join Date: May 2007 Location: minnesota
Posts: 5,595
Weight Statistics july 21, 2007 Start Date:
august 17, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 6"
Height:
339 lb Start Weight:
177 lb Current Weight:
160 lb Goal Weight:
162 lb Weight Loss:
17 lb Lb Left to Lose:
47.7876106195 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index54.7100550964 BMI Start:
28.5654269972 BMI Current:
25.8218549128 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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this is so normal!! i have said b4 this is such an emotional journey, i have learned so much about myself...this will look up for you soon!!!
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04-27-2008, 08:38 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Floyd County Virginia
Posts: 9,445
Weight Statistics September 19th 2007 Start Date:
September 19th 2007 June 18,2012 Surgery Date:
5' 10"
Height:
363 lb Start Weight:
226 lb Current Weight:
170 lb Goal Weight:
137 lb Weight Loss:
56 lb Lb Left to Lose:
37.741046832 % % Lost:
When I get there again Goal Date:
Body Mass Index52.0793877551 BMI Start:
32.4240816327 BMI Current:
24.3897959184 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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My advice at this stage is always this........ BREATHE. We have a spot ready and waiting for you on the losers bench.
__________________ Remember Tough times never last Tough people do... This Ribbon is for our Lady Lisa and all the women that fight this ugly disease. RIP Jerry my friend
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04-27-2008, 10:31 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: upstate ny
Posts: 2,091
Weight Statistics 1/10/08, the final endeavor, I WILL SUCCEED!!! Start Date:
3/12/08 Surgery Date:
5' 3"
Height:
316 lb Start Weight:
203 lb Current Weight:
180 lb Goal Weight:
113 lb Weight Loss:
23 lb Lb Left to Lose:
35.7594936709 % % Lost:
7/09 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index55.9707734946 BMI Start:
35.9559082892 BMI Current:
31.8820861678 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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As The Others Have Said, Your Feelings Are Completely Normal..
The Support Of Family Is Extremely Important, As Well As Keeping In Touch With Other Forms Of Support Such As These Sites Are Life Savers...
Don't Try To Hide Your Emotions, By Getting It Out Always Helps Me!!
Lol,
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04-27-2008, 10:39 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 2,004
Weight Statistics July 07 Start Date:
1/24/08 Surgery Date:
5' 5"
Height:
309 lb Start Weight:
135 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
174 lb Weight Loss:
-5 lb Lb Left to Lose:
56.3106796117 % % Lost:
02/01/09 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index51.4146745562 BMI Start:
22.4627218935 BMI Current:
23.2946745562 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Sharon, Hang in there girl. Believe it or not these fears are normal. Heck I had everything in order if something had happened. I cried while they wheeled me into surgery. Your doctor sounds like he has been doing this for a long time so you are in capable hands. STay right here for the next week and we'll help you to your date. You are doing this for you and no one else. I'm sure lots of people are giving you advise and trying to change your mind. Stay focused!
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04-27-2008, 10:48 AM
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| | WLS Master Guru
Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mira Loma, CA 91752
Posts: 589
Weight Statistics April 15, 2006 Start Date:
May 10, 2006 Surgery Date:
6' 3"
Height:
365 lb Start Weight:
200 lb Current Weight:
200 lb Goal Weight:
165 lb Weight Loss:
45.2054794521 % % Lost:
anytime Goal Date:
Body Mass Index45.6168888889 BMI Start:
24.9955555556 BMI Current:
24.9955555556 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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We're here to help you through the process. I too had reservations about surgery, but this was my very first surgery under general anesthetic, and I was worried. I had sleep apnea too, which also created worry in my head. Everything turned out fine, and in two years, I'm extremely close to losing 150 pounds. I started at 345 and am currently 198. Think of how much better you'll feel without carrying all that extra weight. I can now get up off the floor, walk around the block easily, get out of the bathtub, won't break any more toilet seats, etc. This place will help you through any questions you may have along the way too. DAVE
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