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10-14-2008, 10:24 AM
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| Big Loser  Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Poulsbo WA
Posts: 169
Weight Statistics Sept 17 2008 Surgery Date:
5' 9"
Height:
290 lb Start Weight:
140 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
150 lb Weight Loss:
-25 lb Lb Left to Lose:
51.724137931 % % Lost:
10/01/2009 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 42.8208359588 BMI Start:
20.6721277043 BMI Current:
24.36357908 BMI Goal:
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I didn't get alot of grief, but I did have friends who were against it from the start; they warned me about things like the "big head syndrome" and all the dangers of the surgery, etc...but now that I've had the surgery and I'm losing weight and feeling better, those who were against it are now more supportive. Most people I've told have been very encouraging though. As for someone thinking this is the "easy way out"....I can only laugh at that notion...  This has been anything but easy.
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10-14-2008, 11:14 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ct
Posts: 1,567
Weight Statistics 03/29/07 Surgery Date:
5' 7"
Height:
257 lb Start Weight:
134 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
123 lb Weight Loss:
-16 lb Lb Left to Lose:
47.859922179 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 40.2474938739 BMI Start:
20.9850746269 BMI Current:
23.4907551793 BMI Goal:
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Sorry I missed your post, welcome to this wonderful site. You are in charge of this journey, so, tell those you feel you can get support from. I was so excited I told everyone I knew!! Sure I did get the horror stories from those who knew nothing about the procedures and had only heard bad things about the surgery, but I let them know right up front that I had searched out everything before making MY DECISION. Each of us knows the battles we have gone through and what our health issues are if we don't take control of this vicious cycle. I realize not all of us have a strong personality, so if you feel more confortable talking only to those that truly matter in your life and who are going to give you support, I suggest you start there. I found the more I said it and talked about it the stronger I felt. Nice having you here with us.
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10-15-2008, 11:07 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Central Virginia
Posts: 2,179
Weight Statistics 4/30/2007 Start Date:
9/5/07 Surgery Date:
5' 4"
Height:
233 lb Start Weight:
122 lb Current Weight:
135 lb Goal Weight:
111 lb Weight Loss:
-13 lb Lb Left to Lose:
47.6394849785 % % Lost:
Nov 2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 39.9899902344 BMI Start:
20.9389648438 BMI Current:
23.1701660156 BMI Goal:
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Welcome! I tell everyone I had gastric bypass. A lot of people want to tell me horror stories they've heard and I just cut them off and say that it's working for me. |
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10-15-2008, 03:08 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Eire
Posts: 5
Weight Statistics I have been trying for years Start Date:
Pending Surgery Date:
5' 10"
Height:
253 lb Start Weight:
253 lb Current Weight:
180 lb Goal Weight:
73 lb Lb Left to Lose:
2 years Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 36.297755102 BMI Start:
36.297755102 BMI Current:
25.8244897959 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |
From reading what every one has said you are definately making me so excited at the possiblity. I have discussed this with my partner and he is very supportive. I am quite happy with my weight yes a i am a big girl but I think it suits me in a way but then i thinkabout the long term affects it can have on my life especially the fact that I have pco and the thought of having my own child one day will make it all worth while.
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10-19-2008, 02:01 PM
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| Big Loser  Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Oregon
Posts: 152
Blog Entries: 6 Weight Statistics My whole life Start Date:
10/23/2008 Surgery Date:
5' 6"
Height:
338 lb Start Weight:
193 lb Current Weight:
204 lb Goal Weight:
145 lb Weight Loss:
-11 lb Lb Left to Lose:
42.899408284 % % Lost:
11/12/2009 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 54.5486685032 BMI Start:
31.1476124885 BMI Current:
32.9228650138 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |
Hello and welcome to the boards! This a great group of people. I have learned so much from them! I personally am telling pretty much everyone. I had a discussion with my manager when I started the journey and she has been so supportive. There are about 10 people in my office and I think that about 8 of them know. They have all been awesome. They are even stocking the office for when I get back after my surgery. I even told the lady who cut my hair for the first time last week. Come to find out her sister is going to do it next year. So far, I have been lucky, no one has told me any horror stories...they have just been hugely supportive. What you decide to tell people is up to you. Each of us is on our own journey and path. Good luck to you as you go through yours. Hugs, Ella
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10-20-2008, 01:06 AM
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| Big Loser  Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hawaii
Posts: 111
Blog Entries: 2 Weight Statistics July 14, 2008 Surgery Date:
5' "
Height:
230 lb Start Weight:
111 lb Current Weight:
130 lb Goal Weight:
119 lb Weight Loss:
-19 lb Lb Left to Lose:
51.7391304348 % % Lost:
July 14, 2009 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 44.9138888889 BMI Start:
21.6758333333 BMI Current:
25.3861111111 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |  Welcome to this "great site". People have only been soooo supportive and nurturing! As for my response, please tell only those whom you trust...then again, I trusted a close friend..only to find out that she isn't totally supportive and has undermined me. We were "fat friends" who always took comfort in going out and eating comfort foods together...we used to criticize those "perfect" skinnies and their weight obsessions. Now though, we don't share those same ideals...so she "blabbed out my WLS...to many associates.New inquiries on my weight loss, I tell them that I'm trying to lose weight by choice. If they ask further...I tell them that I am on a medical diet. done. feel confident that this is a right choice to a better future!! pikokani
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