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12-28-2007, 08:13 PM
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| Newbie  Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Paso Robles, California
Posts: 6
Weight Statistics March/April/May '08 Surgery Date:
Height: 330 lb Start Weight:
330 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
180 lb Lb Left to Lose:
2 years Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 53 BMI Start:
53 BMI Current:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |  Young and scared I am pre-op, but very close to surgery my doctor says, and I'm unsure as to whether my feelings are normal. I have completed my 6 months supervised diet, all tests that I need, and am now getting ready to send in for insurrance approval. This past week I have just felt terribly sad and afraid, not sure really why, but I think maybe in fear of surgery not working for me, and I'm afriad that it's not going to help me with my physical pain. I've been very short with people, irratable, you name it. Because I am only 17 years old there don't seem to be many places online that I can go to for support because most don't have RNY as young as myself, so I don't know whether my feelings are normal, or really what is going on. I just don't feel like myself, completely lost, and don't know what to do or where to go...? I don't know what my question is here, maybe I just need reasurrance...or a shove in the arm, either would be appreciated. 
__________________ Laura Weight: 330lbs  Height: 5'6" BMI: 53 |
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12-28-2007, 08:19 PM
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| WLS Guru  Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Southwest Virginia
Posts: 498
Weight Statistics June 12, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 5" Height: 330 lb Start Weight:
213 lb Current Weight:
180 lb Goal Weight:
117 lb Weight Loss:
33 lb Lb Left to Lose:
35.4545454545 % % Lost:
December, 2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 54.9088757396 BMI Start:
35.441183432 BMI Current:
29.950295858 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass  |  First off, welcome! I noticed that you weigh the same amount I did when my WLS journey began. You have every right to be scared, even to have second thoughts. We all did the same thing. But the one thing I say to everyone nowadays is I wish I would have done this surgery sooner. I have been overweight all of my life and it is so hard to think about what opportunities I let pass me by because of my weight. If I had done this sooner, would I have bene able to have a baby? But I cannot let these thoughts rule me. I did it when it was right for me, when I was right with myself and my God. I am sure you have made a very thought out decision and one that you and your doctor are sure is the best for you. Just know that it is completely normal for you to be feeling like you do.
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12-28-2007, 08:43 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Texas
Posts: 3,258
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:
148 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
132 lb Weight Loss:
-2 lb Lb Left to Lose:
47.1428571429 % % Lost:
Summer 2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 42.5692041522 BMI Start:
22.5008650519 BMI Current:
22.8049307958 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass  | I don't think we were scared...I think most of us were TERRIFIED!!!! It's a scary thought, but I really think, regardless of age, it's normal. You will find tons of support here and we will do whatever we can to make you comfortable on these boards! |
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12-28-2007, 09:42 PM
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| WLS Mentor  Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota
Posts: 1,234
Blog Entries: 1 Weight Statistics On and off my whole life... Start Date:
November 20, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 9" Height: 287 lb Start Weight:
217 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
70 lb Weight Loss:
67 lb Lb Left to Lose:
24.3902439024 % % Lost:
August 2009 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 42.3778617937 BMI Start:
32.0417979416 BMI Current:
22.1487082546 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass  | Welcome to the boards, yes what you are feeling is normal and I think we all go through it, I know I did. You have come to the right place there is alot of support here and alot of good advice. Do feel alone here ask as many questions that you have and someone here may have the answer for you no matter what the question is. It is ok to be scared this is a big decision, I think you are a brave young lady to do this at your age, I wish they had this surgery around when I was that age, if they had something similar I didn't know of it, if I had I may have done it back then. This surgery is a life changing experience and we do go through different kinds of thoughts about it, it is normal. Good luck with your journey and look forward to you questions.
__________________ Tammy Live Well, Love Much, Laugh Often!    |
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12-29-2007, 05:34 AM
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| Super Moderator  | ((((((HUGS)))))) Your roller coaster emotions are quite normal. Keep your chin up, you are embarking on the journey of your life, may you have the best of everything.
__________________ "In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun."  Just a li'l bit 'bout myself |
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12-29-2007, 06:42 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Floyd County Virginia
Posts: 3,591
Blog Entries: 1 Weight Statistics September 19th 2007 Start Date:
September 19th 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 10" Height: 363 lb Start Weight:
211 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
152 lb Weight Loss:
46 lb Lb Left to Lose:
41.8732782369 % % Lost:
12/31/09 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 52.0793877551 BMI Start:
30.2720408163 BMI Current:
23.6724489796 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Hi there Laura im Vickie. First welcome to the boards. You will find the support you need here in the ways we can give it. This surgery works well for alot of us. I was 363 lbs before my surgery. I feel better physcially already. Its been 3 months. I had alot of joint pain and back pain before. Its really went down. You being the age you are is almost a plus. Youth is a great thing. Your body heals faster. Being scared is normal for this. We all was. Yes no matter our ages we were all scared at some point. This surgery give me my life back. Already? Yes. I still have a long way to go and I will make it. The thing is.. you might want a certian thing afterwards but....if you have it you surley cant have much because your body wont let you. Yes you experience that full feeling like never before and your satisified. When your clothes start getting baggy or you have to buy new ones......ahhh what a great feeling that is. Each time you go to the Dr and you see that weight just going down is great. I dont know about you but every time before I got on the scale it went up. I had one nurse ask me IF i wanted to weigh....... I was like YES! LOL She laughed at me and said ok your the first person I ever seen besides a small child that wanted weighed LOL. I see alot of people say I dont know if it will work for me. I havnt seen anyone on here yet that it hasnt. You will lose weight. Now as for the end amount im sure that is some work on our part. Im sure the Dr explained to you it will take 50- 70 percent off and the rest will be up to you. Some of us its took it all off. It will depend on you and how they did it. We are all on your side here. Each and eveyone of us. You have a question ask it. If you can help please do so. Again......Welcome to the boards! |
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12-29-2007, 06:46 AM
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| WLS Guru  Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Central Virginia
Posts: 457
Weight Statistics 4/30/2007 Start Date:
9/5/07 Surgery Date:
5' 4" Height: 233 lb Start Weight:
151 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
82 lb Weight Loss:
11 lb Lb Left to Lose:
35.1931330472 % % Lost:
Nov 2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 39.9899902344 BMI Start:
25.9162597656 BMI Current:
24.0283203125 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Another thing that's affecting you is that you are going to give up your best friend - FOOD. Lisa can tell you more about this, but you are saying goodby to the thing that has always been a comfort in your like, maybe the only comfort you've known, and that makes you sad and angry to have to lose this friend. But you will discover that comfort food was really your enemy and there is so much more to life when you aren't so big. Good luck on your journey and come here to share your feelings with us. We will be here for you. |
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12-29-2007, 07:13 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NYC the best place in the world to live!
Posts: 2,923
Weight Statistics Halloween 2005 Start Date:
4' 11" Height: 212 lb Start Weight:
127 lb Current Weight:
130 lb Goal Weight:
85 lb Weight Loss:
-3 lb Lb Left to Lose:
40.0943396226 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 42.8141338696 BMI Start:
25.6480896294 BMI Current:
26.2539500144 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Welcome to the boards and congrats on taking steps to change your life. We are here for you should you have questions of just need to vent...
__________________ LitleLisaMarie 4'11"{dont laugh}   |
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12-29-2007, 07:56 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas
Posts: 1,558
Weight Statistics 3-16-2007 Start Date:
July 23, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 7" Height: 284 lb Start Weight:
178 lb Current Weight:
160 lb Goal Weight:
106 lb Weight Loss:
18 lb Lb Left to Lose:
37.323943662 % % Lost:
7-23-08 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 44.4758298062 BMI Start:
27.8756961461 BMI Current:
25.0568055246 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass  | First welcome to the boards. I agree with everyone else, the feelings you are having are quite normal. There is an uncertainity to any surgery. I knew that the risk I was taking was outweighed by the certainity of what would happen if I didin't do the surgery. My life 5 months after surgery is 100 percent better already. Can't wait till I get to goal and see the final results. I am off insulin and my bloodpressure medicine is 1/4 of what it was before. I also have so much more energy. I am able to enjoy my grandson and keep up with him. That has been the best part. Good luck on your journey. I look forward to seeing you around the board.
__________________  I am only as strong as the caffine I drink, the hairspray I use, and the girl friends I have.  |
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12-29-2007, 10:33 AM
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| Guru In Training  Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Arizona
Posts: 200
Weight Statistics September 25, 2007 Start Date:
September 25, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 4" Height: 256 lb Start Weight:
135 lb Current Weight:
135 lb Goal Weight:
121 lb Weight Loss:
47.265625 % % Lost:
June 2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 43.9375 BMI Start:
23.1701660156 BMI Current:
23.1701660156 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Welcome! This is a great source for encouragement and useful information. Glad you could join us. What you are feeling is absolutely normal. I think I decided during that same time was that I was afraid of the unknown. Tomorrow is unknown as long as there is a tomorrow; however, when it becomes today, that is when we learn the things that will get us through tomorrow. Step out on faith hun. |
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