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04-08-2008, 05:07 PM
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| Whipper Snapper  Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chicago South Suburbs
Posts: 21
Blog Entries: 1 Weight Statistics March 9, 2008 Start Date:
April 21, 2008 Surgery Date:
5' 5" Height: 288 lb Start Weight:
234 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
54 lb Weight Loss:
84 lb Lb Left to Lose:
18.75 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 47.9204733728 BMI Start:
38.9353846154 BMI Current:
24.9585798817 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass  |  Warning!! Newbie freaking out!! Hello to everyone!! I'm a first time poster. My surgery is April 21 (RYGB) and I am officially freaking out. I am scared. I am worried that the decision to have surgery is a selfish one, for if something goes wrong or I have a catastrophic outcome, I am taking my son's mother away. I am also concerned how the emotional eaters deal with emotions and stress without the ability to soothe themselves with food. My biggest fear is just regretting the decision. I know (at least I hope) that my fears are normal, but just need some trusted advice from those who have been there. Any correspondence would be appreciated. Thanks!
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04-08-2008, 05:17 PM
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| Guru In Training  Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 234
Weight Statistics July 07 Start Date:
1/24/08 Surgery Date:
5' 5" Height: 309 lb Start Weight:
189 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
120 lb Weight Loss:
49 lb Lb Left to Lose:
38.8349514563 % % Lost:
02/01/09 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 51.4146745562 BMI Start:
31.4478106509 BMI Current:
23.2946745562 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass  | Hello and welcome, It would be very easy for me to say just relax and not freak out but you are going to anyway. Please know that this is very normal right now. I ran around like a nut getting everything 'in-line' just in case something happened to me during or after surgery. I cried while they wheeled me to the surgery room. I am 2 1/2 months out and I feel pretty darn good. As for missing foods...it is weird you just don't! I will admit in the the beginning it was tough because you are home and bouncing off of the walls so food is the only thing in the past you could turn to but with your new pouch you cannot have them. When I want something chocolate I have some SF pudding. Hang in there your surgery will be here before you know it and then the new journey begins. Stayed around this site also. It helps! Take care
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04-08-2008, 05:21 PM
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| Big Loser  Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hopatcong, NJ
Posts: 106
Weight Statistics 01/14/2008 Start Date:
01/14/2008 Surgery Date:
5' 4" Height: 336 lb Start Weight:
252 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
84 lb Weight Loss:
112 lb Lb Left to Lose:
25 % % Lost:
01/14/2009 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 57.66796875 BMI Start:
43.2509765625 BMI Current:
24.0283203125 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass  | Relax... First, take a deep breath. Then realize that it's OK to take care of you. In the long run you are making yourself healthier for your son. All of your feelings are totally normal, this too shall pass. As far as the emotional eating, it sometimes is rough I won't lie to you but it gets better and that is what we are all here for, lay it on us, we can take on the burdens for you and hopefully you can let out your emotions instead of eating them away... We are here for you! 
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04-08-2008, 05:26 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Hudson Falls, NY
Posts: 1,782
Weight Statistics 12-19-07 Start Date:
1-29-08 Surgery Date:
5' 3" Height: 286 lb Start Weight:
186 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
100 lb Weight Loss:
36 lb Lb Left to Lose:
34.965034965 % % Lost:
eventually Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 50.6570924666 BMI Start:
32.9448223734 BMI Current:
26.5684051398 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Welcome! Sometimes you need to be a little selfish! Besides, you are trying to be there for your son longer, not the other way around. There are risks as with anything, but the bottom line is that this will make you healthier and be around for his kids. The relationship with food is a tough one to give up, but as you see the weight coming off, it gets easier. It turns into a different kind of relationship, but a good one! One where you eat to live, not live to eat! I don't know of anyone who ever says that they regret it other than not doing it sooner, but maybe a select few have their reasons. And as for emotional support - that's what we're here for!
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04-08-2008, 05:53 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Floyd County Virginia
Posts: 3,527
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 | I agree with all the post before me. Take care. |
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04-08-2008, 06:21 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tampa, FL
Posts: 1,611
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 | Think about the decision you made, why you made it, and how you feel it will impact your life. If you're ready, you're ready. If you're not, you're not. I was very much at peace with my decision and believed it was right for me at the time I did it. The potential benefits far outweighed the risks for me. Was I scared? Absolutely. This is a major life change, if you didn't take it seriously, we'd be more worried about you! Take a breath, say a prayer and try to do things to keep your mind from going wild  We're here for ya, no matter what decision you make.
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04-08-2008, 07:16 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:
220 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
67 lb Weight Loss:
70 lb Lb Left to Lose:
23.3449477352 % % Lost:
August 2009 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 42.3778617937 BMI Start:
32.4847721067 BMI Current:
22.1487082546 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass  | First I would like to welcome you to the site, and the feelings that you are having are normal. I also agree with the others that have posted before me. I will say that there are foods that I really miss but I like how I am feeling now after surgery way more that the comfort of the foods that I miss. I will be around long enough to see my grandson graduate and hopefully see his children grow up. Hang in there, we are here for you vent as you need.
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04-08-2008, 07:25 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Texas
Posts: 3,148
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 | You've come this far....and we'll do what we can to get you through the rest....relax, relate, RELEASE!!! Keep your eye on the prize...and read all you can here...there is TONS of sage advice here from those of us who have WALKED IN THE SHOES YOU ARE IN RIGHT NOW!!! YOU CAN DO THIS!!! |
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04-08-2008, 07:42 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: May 2007 Location: minnesota
Posts: 3,411
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!! it is totally normal to freak out we all have moments like this in this process..all i can say is trust in God and in the end u will see it was all worth it, look at how many more years your son is going to have u around due to u making this life change!! ((HUGS))
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04-08-2008, 07:51 PM
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| WLS Master Guru  Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: fort wayne ,ind.
Posts: 675
Blog Entries: 1 Weight Statistics 9-25-07 Start Date:
9-25-07 Surgery Date:
5' 6" Height: 344 lb Start Weight:
225 lb Current Weight:
160 lb Goal Weight:
119 lb Weight Loss:
65 lb Lb Left to Lose:
34.5930232558 % % Lost:
1-09 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 55.5169880624 BMI Start:
36.3119834711 BMI Current:
25.8218549128 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Welcome aboard! Its nice to have another crazy join us. You are totally normal here.
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