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02-24-2008, 05:37 PM
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| | Big Loser
Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Suburb of Houston
Posts: 185
Weight Statistics February 12, 2008 - pre-surgery liquid diet Start Date:
February 26, 2008 Surgery Date:
5' 4"
Height:
260 lb Start Weight:
154 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
106 lb Weight Loss:
4 lb Lb Left to Lose:
40.7692307692 % % Lost:
April 29, 2009 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index44.6240234375 BMI Start:
26.4311523438 BMI Current:
25.7446289062 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
 |  My surgery is Tuesday!!
After all of these weeks of waiting, my surgery date is almost here (February 26). I am so excited. I have done all of my grocery shopping for the first week or so and will be packing my bag tonight.
I have not been online since 2/9!! My life has been crazy the last few weeks with our son and his fiance moving in with us. It has been a huge adjustment but I like the girl so all is well here and now I can focus on me.
I have gone back and forth over the past couple of weeks wondering if I was really doing the right thing (in having the surgery). This is a MAJOR change but I have finally come to a place where I know that this is good for me. After all, if I could have done this on my own I would have done it a long time ago.
The only thing that bothers me is what my co-workers will think. I am not sure why it matters. I have only told one person at work who I know will keep my secret. I do not want to share this with anyone else there but when the weight starts falling off I am sure that there will be a lot of talk.
I have a personal trainer lined up for when I can do more than just walk. Its all about me and that feels really good.
Can anyone tell me how long it was before you went back to work? I have a lot of pressure to get back as soon as possible.
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02-24-2008, 05:42 PM
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| | Seasoned Veteran
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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i too have to get back to work after 16 days off, since i don't have any sick time at all....i work per diem without benefits!!!!!
i am constantly on my feet & going, going, going...
just hope all goes well, so i can feel back into the swing of things early on...
kelly is also a nurse that had to go back in 2 weeks, she was able to get lite duty..
if that is possible for you, i'd highly recommend it..
anyhow, not much help i know..
hopefully, the others will chip in here..
lol,
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02-24-2008, 05:45 PM
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| | Seasoned Veteran
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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Congrats on your date for Tuesday. I know this is a very exciting time and anxious time also.
For the last several years I have seen several co-workers have RNY surgery. One decided not to tell any of us and told us that she was having gallbalder surgery. Then 2 other co-workers had it done and were pretty open about it. I know what any of these people did in their personal life was none of my business but I did consider them friends. So when the first one literally lied to us I felt I couldn't trust her anymore. Now years later I also has surgery last month and I decided to let people know and I am happy that I did. But in the end it is your choice.
I returned back to work at 4 weeks just last Thursday. It was hard and I got tired easy but I made it through. My surgeon really left it up to me to decide when to return. By the third week off I was bouncing off of the walls.
Good luck on Tuesday.
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02-24-2008, 06:07 PM
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| | Cub Reporter
Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Northwestern Rhode Island
Posts: 86
Weight Statistics 5/30/07 Start Date:
January 2, 2008 Surgery Date:
5' 9"
Height:
355 lb Start Weight:
202 lb Current Weight:
160 lb Goal Weight:
153 lb Weight Loss:
42 lb Lb Left to Lose:
43.0985915493 % % Lost:
18 MONTHS ? Goal Date:
Body Mass Index52.4186095358 BMI Start:
29.8269271162 BMI Current:
23.6252888049 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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WOW, your surgery is almost here! I told my co-workers about my surgery and they have been very supportive. I was out of work for 6 weeks. I found that I was tired alot and there was no way I was going to make it through a 12 hour workshift. Try not to feel pressured to go back earlier than you are ready. This time really is for you to heal and come to terms with all the changes in your new lifesyle.
I'll be praying for an easy surgeryand uneventful hospital stay for you. 
Laurie
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02-24-2008, 06:12 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: North West, NJ
Posts: 2,707
Weight Statistics 1/14/2008 Surgery Date:
5' 10"
Height:
330 lb Start Weight:
235 lb Current Weight:
200 lb Goal Weight:
95 lb Weight Loss:
35 lb Lb Left to Lose:
28.7878787879 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index47.3448979592 BMI Start:
33.7153061224 BMI Current:
28.693877551 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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It honestly took me 4 weeks before I felt like I could really handle a full day.
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02-24-2008, 06:21 PM
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| | Big Loser
Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Diego, CA
Posts: 112
Weight Statistics March 3, 2008 Start Date:
March 3, 2008 Surgery Date:
5' 9"
Height:
274 lb Start Weight:
158 lb Current Weight:
170 lb Goal Weight:
116 lb Weight Loss:
-12 lb Lb Left to Lose:
42.3357664234 % % Lost:
Feb/Mar 2009 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index40.4583070783 BMI Start:
23.3299726948 BMI Current:
25.1018693552 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Congrats and good luck with your surgery on Tuesday. Mine is in one week, the 3rd and I like you, have been doing a lot of wondering the last week or so if I'm doing the right thing.
The only thing is, I know that I'm doing the right thing, because without the surgery, I probably won't be around in 7 years because of health issues. You're very correct, if we could have done it on our own, it would have been done years ago or, it wouldn't even be an issue because we wouldn't have ended up where we are.
I've told everyone and much to my surprise, all I've gotten is support and a lot of love from all my family, friends and co-workers.
Again, good luck, can't wait to hear how you're doing.
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02-24-2008, 06:55 PM
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| | Seasoned Veteran
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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Thanks Amina!!! She said it all for me. The first 2 days were hard, but I'm doing great now! We had some issues with what 'light duty' meant and they had me standing all day my first day back. That lasted about 4-5 hours and it really whipped my butt.
Now it's straightened out and I'm great, admitting patients only and used to it. I had no extra time either, but it all worked out ok. Now I'm almost 4 weeks out and forget that I'm still fresh post-op!
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02-24-2008, 07:54 PM
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| | WLS Mentor
Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota
Posts: 1,427
Weight Statistics On and off my whole life...Highest weight was 326 Start Date:
November 20, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 9"
Height:
287 lb Start Weight:
210 lb Current Weight:
170 lb Goal Weight:
77 lb Weight Loss:
40 lb Lb Left to Lose:
26.8292682927 % % Lost:
August 2009 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index42.3778617937 BMI Start:
31.0081915564 BMI Current:
25.1018693552 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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I would like to wish you a uneventfull surgery on Tuesday. I was out of work for 3 weeks I do desk work but I did get tired the first week back. It will totaly up to you.
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02-24-2008, 08:01 PM
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| | Seasoned Veteran
Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: N.Y.
Posts: 1,577
Weight Statistics June 25,2007 Start Date:
June 25,2007 Surgery Date:
5' 7"
Height:
322 lb Start Weight:
239 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
83 lb Weight Loss:
74 lb Lb Left to Lose:
25.7763975155 % % Lost:
07/2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index50.4268211183 BMI Start:
37.4286032524 BMI Current:
25.8398306973 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Good Luck and best wishes for Tues.! You will do great. I felt supet when I got home,Too good, I did too much had to slow down. I work for a school sys. so I had 10 weeks off. So take your time and let yourbody tell you how to go!!!!! Kathy
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02-24-2008, 10:05 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tokyo, Japan
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Keeping you in my prayers for an uneventful surgery and uncomplicated recovery.
((((((HUGS))))))
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