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08-03-2006, 02:07 PM
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| Newbie |  Introducing Myself
My name is Dawn and I live in Pennsylvania with my husband and am old to weight loss surgery and but also new. Meaning it's been mentioned to me in the past and I always declined even the idea of it, but I'm new to it now because I've had a change of heart about it and have been seriously researching it. I personally don't know anyone who has had it done, but my sister knows someone who did and my cousin many people who did, and none of them regret having it done. Hearing their stories/seeing some of their pics helped to inspire me. Right now, I'm interested in reading everyone's stories, seeing pictures and I'd especially like to hear from women who have had WLS who went on to have children. I will share more of my information at a later date. |
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08-03-2006, 03:36 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SOMEPLACE LONG ISLAND, NY
Posts: 6,756
Weight Statistics June 1, 2005 Start Date:
Height: 310 lb Start Weight:
167 lb Current Weight:
159 lb Goal Weight:
143 lb Weight Loss:
8 lb Lb Left to Lose:
46.1290322581 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 51 BMI Start:
27 BMI Current:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass     |
WELL THEN you found a great place to begin learning of WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY! I had my surgery june 1, 2005. I lost 143 lbs and I am now in total great health. I had no complication at the time of surgery. I dont regret my choice to have this surgery. IN the profile forum of this board you can find my pics as well as on the page banners. LOOK forward to getting to know you more thru your posts and feel free to ask anything you want. FOR me when i finally made the choice to do weight loss surgery the health risks i had at 310 pounds out wayed the risks from the surgery. THE surgery today is far less complicated as it used to be being its done lapriscopically now. SO read the boards and welcome! hugzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
__________________ LISA  http://w5.photobucket.com/widgets/dy...164/fr1endly2/ LAP RNY Gastric Bypass  |
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08-03-2006, 09:20 PM
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Welcome to the board, Probate. Thank you for joining us. Yes, take a good look around, and do a lot of research before you decide what is best for yourself. Surgery is no easy way out, it involves a complete change in your life style, both physical and emotional. This is just a tool to set you on the right track, a method, and by no means the end. After the first objective--weight loss-- of the surgery is accomplished, it is only your strength and will that keeps you where you have arrived. Good luck in your search and research, may your journey go well, ((((((((HUGS)))))))))
__________________ "In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun."   Just a li'l bit 'bout myself  |
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08-04-2006, 01:21 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Kuwait
Posts: 2,576
Blog Entries: 1 Weight Statistics for ever! Start Date:
4/18/06 Surgery Date:
5' 4"
Height:
335 lb Start Weight:
173 lb Current Weight:
154 lb Goal Weight:
162 lb Weight Loss:
19 lb Lb Left to Lose:
48.3582089552 % % Lost:
9/18/07 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 57.4963378906 BMI Start:
29.6921386719 BMI Current:
26.4311523438 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |  to the board and greet meeting you.I'm 3 1/2 post-op and have lost 57lbs so far!! I feel great about my new life, don't hesitate do it it's a life saver!!! if you have any question please ask Great to see you again |
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08-04-2006, 05:14 AM
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| Super Moderator  Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: illinois
Posts: 510
Weight Statistics 9/12/05 Start Date:
9/12/05 Surgery Date:
Height: 317 lb Start Weight:
184 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
133 lb Weight Loss:
34 lb Lb Left to Lose:
41.9558359621 % % Lost:
09/12/07 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 51 BMI Start:
29 BMI Current:
24 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |
hi dawn! welcome to the boards.we have many people here at various stages of their journey so feel free to ask any questions you may have.i am almost 11 months out and have lost 120 pounds.i still would like to lose another 30 or so.i had no complications what so ever and feel great.good luck and please keep us posted. huggs christy
__________________ ChristyBlue  surgery 9/12/05 open RNY BMI 51/29 315/185/150  130 pounds lost
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08-04-2006, 11:48 AM
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Hi Dawn, welcome to the boards. We are chatty group at times, but we are there for you when you need us! Peggy/F
__________________ Peggy Be who you are and say what you feel Because those who mind , don't matter And those who matter ...don't mind... Dr. Seuss |
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08-04-2006, 12:57 PM
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| WLS Master Guru  Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: VA
Posts: 814
Weight Statistics 2/06 Start Date:
5/22/06 Surgery Date:
5' 6"
Height:
310 lb Start Weight:
170 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
140 lb Weight Loss:
20 lb Lb Left to Lose:
45.1612903226 % % Lost:
09 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 50.0298438935 BMI Start:
27.4357208448 BMI Current:
24.2079889807 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |  Welcome,,,,Dawn. I havent had anymore kids, i already 3 from first marrage, 2 stepkids now and 1 grandson. I have been fixed anyway. But i can this is the hardest thing you'll ever love and be glad you did. It has its ups and down's, but to me its WELL WORTH IT. If you need anything let me know. |
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08-04-2006, 01:57 PM
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| Guru In Training Join Date: May 2006 Location: In the country
Posts: 336
Weight Statistics August 2006 Surgery Date:
Height: 210 lb Start Weight:
141 lb Current Weight:
125 lb Goal Weight:
69 lb Weight Loss:
16 lb Lb Left to Lose:
32.8571428571 % % Lost:
August 2007 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 38 BMI Start:
25 BMI Current:
22 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |
Welcome, Dawn--glad you joined us!
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08-04-2006, 02:07 PM
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| WLS Guru  Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: mississippi
Posts: 353
Weight Statistics January 2007 Start Date:
May/June??? Surgery Date:
Height: 350 lb Start Weight:
330 lb Current Weight:
200 lb Goal Weight:
20 lb Weight Loss:
130 lb Lb Left to Lose:
5.71428571429 % % Lost:
December Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 54 BMI Start:
53 BMI Current:
31 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Controlled Eating & Exercise |
Welcome Dawn!!! (from another Dawn) I am trying to get approved myself, I do not plan on having any more children (i already have 3 beautiful children) however I do know of some that have had children after WLS and went on to be very sucessful at it. Heavy weight is often times reason for not being able to get pregnant. A lady that I know had WLS and was pregnant soon after her target weight. She and her husband plan to have more. Good luck!! It is a hard decision, I have been toying with the idea for almost 2 yrs. I am so glad I made this decision. Dawn
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08-05-2006, 11:04 AM
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| Big Loser  Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 156
Weight Statistics 7/26/06 Start Date:
10/3/06 Surgery Date:
Height: 314 lb Start Weight:
145 lb Current Weight:
145 lb Goal Weight:
169 lb Weight Loss:
53.821656051 % % Lost:
10/3/07 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 52 BMI Start:
24 BMI Current:
24 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | 
Hi, I am still pre- op I just got my surgery date. I was told that if I got pregnent now I would be High risk from the start. I am only 27 and have no children, 18-24 months after surgery I plan to get pregnent. I only want 1 child and then after that If I need any plastic surgery I will have it done then, not before getting pregnent though. Hopefully with any luck I wont need anything except to loose this weight. Today I am 299 lbs, and I would love to be 290 for surgery. I am working on it slowly and exercising daily. My preop weight loss will help me during surgery, I cant wait to see the doctor again on 9/1 he will be shocked at my weight loss. Good luck to you.
__________________ Jessica  Surgery date 10/3/06   My before pictures http://s102.photobucket.com/albums/m94/JLR12679/ Follow my WLS journey here: http://tazdevil12679.blogspot.com/ My myspace website http://www.myspace.com/jess12679  |
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