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11-19-2007, 03:38 PM
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| | Whipper Snapper
Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NE Ohio
Posts: 46
Weight Statistics 02-04-2008 Start Date:
** 8/11/2008 ** Surgery Date:
5' 4"
Height:
270 lb Start Weight:
182 lb Current Weight:
130 lb Goal Weight:
88 lb Weight Loss:
52 lb Lb Left to Lose:
32.5925925926 % % Lost:
8/24/09 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index46.3403320312 BMI Start:
31.2368164062 BMI Current:
22.3120117188 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Just begining the whole lap band process- still tryingt o get approval from insurance co, etc.
My biggest fear is that I'll lose the weight, but somehow manage to gain it back! That is, afterall, my track record with every known diet program in the world! And I have seen people (Al Roaker for one) who have had the surgery, lost weight, then gained it back! Read an article that said less than 20 % kept the weight off for 10 years- not such good outcomes!
I know it all has to do with lifestyle & habit changes, but I used to think it was failsafe. Now I'm afraid of yet another failure- and a big one at that. I have no confidence in myself anymore.
What are your thoughts? Did anyone else have this fear? 
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11-19-2007, 05:19 PM
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| | Seasoned Veteran
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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Hi there. I really dont think not one of us can say we are not worried that we wont gain it back. This surgery will really open your eyes into what you should be eating and the portion you should be eating. It has mine.
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11-19-2007, 05:37 PM
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| | WLS Master Guru
Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: fort wayne ,ind.
Posts: 680
Weight Statistics 9-25-07 Start Date:
9-25-07 Surgery Date:
5' 6"
Height:
344 lb Start Weight:
210 lb Current Weight:
160 lb Goal Weight:
134 lb Weight Loss:
50 lb Lb Left to Lose:
38.9534883721 % % Lost:
1-09 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index55.5169880624 BMI Start:
33.891184573 BMI Current:
25.8218549128 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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hi, i think we all feel that way no matter which weight loss method you use. nothing is a cure all.it all requires a lot of work...i wish there was a magic pill,but there isn't.WLS is a great tool but not a cure.having no faith in ourselves is normal.so far i'm happy with my progress and would do it again.i think al roaker is still way down from where he was.research,research,research,then make a choice.good luck!
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11-19-2007, 05:47 PM
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| | Seasoned Veteran
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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I wonder what the real catalyst is in permanent weight loss. Has anyone done any long term studies to determine what the exact "magic bullet" is? I know I hope it is in a 'changing of the mind' that has been an evolution of the person I am becoming, sort of like a butterfly that never goes back into the cocoon and never becomes a worm again because they're just different now. (The butterfly has become my personal icon of my new life  )
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11-19-2007, 08:24 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tokyo, Japan
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Summary of two long term studies reported in the New England Journal of Medicine this summer. http://www.asbs.org/Newsite07/resour...ermstudies.pdf
The *magic bullet* is changing your attidute and relationship with food, learning alternate coping skills that are not harmful to you, but rather, help your maturity and serenity. The *magic bullet* is setting up healthy eating habits and healthy life style.
So, yes, the *magic bullet* is "in the 'changing of the mind' " as you say.
So, it takes a lot of work, a lot of effort and a lot of time.
From time to time, you'll find yourself getting off track. If and when you do, don't beat yourself up over it, don't feel guilty, just pick yourself up. dust your hands off, and start again from where you left off. Everyone has these moments.
((((((HUGS)))))) May your journey go well.
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11-20-2007, 08:50 AM
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| | Seasoned Veteran
Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Texas
Posts: 5,236
Weight Statistics I've lost/gained my whole life!!! Start Date:
Aug 1, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 8"
Height:
280 lb Start Weight:
154 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
126 lb Weight Loss:
4 lb Lb Left to Lose:
45 % % Lost:
Summer 2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index42.5692041522 BMI Start:
23.4130622837 BMI Current:
22.8049307958 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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My mother in law recently asked..."How long will you have to adhere to such a strict diet?"
My response, "...the rest of my life!!!"
There's no way in HELL I have come this far to go back to my old habits (that got me where I was in the first place).....This REALLY is a life change, and I think TOTAL committment to that fact is the key!
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11-20-2007, 09:07 AM
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| | Seasoned Veteran
Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NY
Posts: 10,174
Weight Statistics 4/19/2007 Surgery Date:
5' 9"
Height:
260 lb Start Weight:
152 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
108 lb Weight Loss:
-13 lb Lb Left to Lose:
41.5384615385 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index38.3910943079 BMI Start:
22.4440243646 BMI Current:
24.36357908 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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hi. i think we all fear failure because we have failed so many times before. i think the first part to success is aknowledging that whatever method you choose is a "tool". it is not the answer, or magic, or a bullet. sure you will lose weight faster than you probably ever have in life before, but maintaining it is the key.
you are not alone and have found a great place for support. welcome. and good luck on your journey
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11-20-2007, 09:20 AM
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| | WLS Guru
Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Modesto, CA
Posts: 470
Weight Statistics 12/13/06 Start Date:
December 13, 2006 Surgery Date:
Height:
220 lb Start Weight:
150 lb Current Weight:
145 lb Goal Weight:
70 lb Weight Loss:
5 lb Lb Left to Lose:
31.8181818182 % % Lost:
Dec 2007 Goal Date:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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i agree with everyone. we all have this fear. it is what we do with it that matters.there is no absolute in life, but you can strive for the very best. nobody is perfect. but you have to recognize those moments and do your best to make it better the next time.
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11-20-2007, 10:08 AM
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| | Whipper Snapper
Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NE Ohio
Posts: 46
Weight Statistics 02-04-2008 Start Date:
** 8/11/2008 ** Surgery Date:
5' 4"
Height:
270 lb Start Weight:
182 lb Current Weight:
130 lb Goal Weight:
88 lb Weight Loss:
52 lb Lb Left to Lose:
32.5925925926 % % Lost:
8/24/09 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index46.3403320312 BMI Start:
31.2368164062 BMI Current:
22.3120117188 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Thanks so much to all of you!
Yes- I have found a great place for support and Thanks for the welcome and well wishes!
I feel like I'm taking my first 'baby steps'- like starting a new life all over.
That's just it- I want to make sure I do it right this time. I'm 45 years old & want to start living- not just existing in my fat misery.
I'll be around- lurking and learning from all of you- probably with many more 'stupid' questions!
Thanks again!
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11-20-2007, 02:25 PM
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| | WLS Guru
Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Utah
Posts: 362
Weight Statistics 10/2/2007 Start Date:
10/5/2007 Surgery Date:
5' 5"
Height:
287 lb Start Weight:
128 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
159 lb Weight Loss:
-22 lb Lb Left to Lose:
55.4006968641 % % Lost:
18 months Goal Date:
Body Mass Index47.7540828402 BMI Start:
21.2979881657 BMI Current:
24.9585798817 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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I didn't know that Al Roaker had gained some weight back. Does anyone know how much? My doctor said many people gain back a small percentage and then level off. Could this be what he has done, or was it a significant amount?
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