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12-13-2007, 09:40 AM
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| Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Manchester UK
Posts: 4
Feb 2008 Surgery Date:
Height: Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |  knock knock Just wanted to say Hi. I am currently considering RNY after 20 years of yo yo dieting. (lost 5stone plus five times). I see this surgery as my last hope. I am now starting to have second thoughts, The day of my first consultation I came away confident that this was for me and was going to work. However, I have got the loan forms through today (I live in UK and my only option is to self fund) dont know if it just the reality of spending soooo much money on myself or something elese. But I am really starting to worry - What if I spend all this money, put myself and family though all this to only sabotage it again and put the weight back on. Of course everytime I have lost weight in the past I felt much healthier, looked much better, had improved self esteem, had a better sex life just dont understand!!! Does anyone else feel the same. PLEASE HELP. |
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12-13-2007, 09:47 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: May 2007 Location: Upstate NY
Posts: 2,211
Weight Statistics April 11th 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 4" Height: 267 lb Start Weight:
153 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
114 lb Weight Loss:
3 lb Lb Left to Lose:
42.6966292135 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 45.8254394531 BMI Start:
26.2595214844 BMI Current:
25.7446289062 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass  | Yes there are always those doubts in the back of our minds but I think with this it is different. At least with me it is. This is a lifestyle change and I have adjusted my lifestyle and changed my ways. Best of luck with your decision.
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12-13-2007, 09:56 AM
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| Super Moderator  | Welcome to the board, thank you for joining us. Your doubts and thoughts are quite normal, I think everyone has a  living in the back of their brain wondering if they might fail the tool. For, it is a tool, and early on out, it will help you keep in line. You do need to learn and work the *program*, but the success rate is much higher than the conventional diet. Do a lot of search and research, take your time and try to read through this board as much as you can, and you will come to the conclusion that is right for you. (((((((HUGS))))))) May your journey go well.
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12-13-2007, 11:24 AM
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| WLS Guru Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Michigan
Posts: 373
Weight Statistics 07/25/07 Surgery Date:
5' 8" Height: 288 lb Start Weight:
201 lb Current Weight:
160 lb Goal Weight:
87 lb Weight Loss:
41 lb Lb Left to Lose:
30.2083333333 % % Lost:
08/2007 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 43.785467128 BMI Start:
30.5586072664 BMI Current:
24.3252595156 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | You are worth it!! I was a self pay and didn't have any second thoughts about it. I wanted my life back and have never regretted spending the money at all. You can always make more money, but you only get one go around at life!~!
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12-13-2007, 11:38 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Texas
Posts: 3,170
Blog Entries: 1 Weight Statistics I've lost/gained my whole life!!! Start Date:
Aug 1, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 8" Height: 280 lb Start Weight:
150 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
130 lb Weight Loss:
46.4285714286 % % Lost:
Summer 2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 42.5692041522 BMI Start:
22.8049307958 BMI Current:
22.8049307958 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass  | I was also self pay....and it's the best money I think I've ever spent. We all worry, because of what we've been through with diets in the past. But, this is a COMPLETE change....that you have to stick to. The pouch is a tool that helps you get the weight off while you adjust your eating habits. That adjustment is something you have to stick to! |
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12-13-2007, 03:21 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: May 2007 Location: minnesota
Posts: 3,453
Weight Statistics july 21, 2007 Start Date:
august 17, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 6" Height: 339 lb Start Weight:
185 lb Current Weight:
160 lb Goal Weight:
154 lb Weight Loss:
25 lb Lb Left to Lose:
45.4277286136 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 54.7100550964 BMI Start:
29.8565197429 BMI Current:
25.8218549128 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | welcome, i think everyone goes thru some doubts.. good luck with your journey
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12-15-2007, 12:22 AM
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| Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Manchester UK
Posts: 4
Feb 2008 Surgery Date:
Height: Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | thanx for your all your replies guys. Its great to know I am not loosing it and it is normal to feel like this. Anyway have signed my loan forms today and will be posting later. Will phone surgeons secretary on monday and book my date - hopefully for Feb. BRING IT ON!!! |
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12-16-2007, 11:36 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tampa, FL
Posts: 1,622
Blog Entries: 8 Weight Statistics July 10, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 6" Height: 271 lb Start Weight:
151 lb Current Weight:
145 lb Goal Weight:
120 lb Weight Loss:
6 lb Lb Left to Lose:
44.2804428044 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 43.7357667585 BMI Start:
24.3693755739 BMI Current:
23.4010560147 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | O2B - welcome to our boards - it sounds like you are well into the process - Congrats for getting this far As Doc says, just do lots of research, go to support group meetings if you can and talk to people one on one as well as bouncing things off us. It takes a lot of head work to re-learn how we handle food and our relationship with food; it is a process and takes time. This tool has been awesome at keeping me in check so far, and I use this board to kinda keep me accountable. Best wishes on your journey.
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12-18-2007, 10:44 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran Join Date: May 2007 Location: minnesota
Posts: 3,453
Weight Statistics july 21, 2007 Start Date:
august 17, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 6" Height: 339 lb Start Weight:
185 lb Current Weight:
160 lb Goal Weight:
154 lb Weight Loss:
25 lb Lb Left to Lose:
45.4277286136 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 54.7100550964 BMI Start:
29.8565197429 BMI Current:
25.8218549128 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | keep us posted on your date~
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12-19-2007, 01:37 PM
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| Guru In Training Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sarasota, FL
Posts: 301
Weight Statistics October, 2007 Start Date:
11/26/07 Surgery Date:
5' 7" Height: 272 lb Start Weight:
180 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
92 lb Weight Loss:
40 lb Lb Left to Lose:
33.8235294118 % % Lost:
November, 08 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 42.5965693918 BMI Start:
28.1889062152 BMI Current:
21.924704834 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | I was ready to jump off the operating room table and go screaming out of the hospital I was so nervous and doubtful. My ins covered too. You're gonna wonder what you've done until you can start eating some semi-normal food. Just stick to the plan, like everyone says, support groups, message boards. You'll see there are alot like you, lots of questions, this is the place to come. Look at all the before and after pics, peoples success stories. Don't put yourself in a spot where you're reading all the risks over and over again, you know what they are by now, no sense getting yourself all worried over it. Yeah, things can happen. The better you take care of yourself and stick to your pouch requirements the less risk you have. If you abuse it, you're gonna suffer consequences. You didn't have that before. before, you over eat, feel bad about yourself, don't feel good. After surgery, your limitations keep you in check. Its not easy but you'll be happy you did it after a month or so when your clothes don't fit anymore, or you don't snore anymore. GOOD LUCK IN YOUR DECISION. WE'RE HERE FOR YOU.
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