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06-09-2008, 12:25 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Location: west virginia
Posts: 2
6 months Surgery Date:
5' 8"
Height:
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I am new here, thinking about doing the surgery and I am scared to death. My first appointment is June 18 to get all the details. I am wondering how everyone feels now that they took the jump. any regrets? I love my sweets but they are deadly to me now, let alone after the surgery. I have lost 100 pounds 3 times and gained it all back, i am at my last resort. any advise would be appreciated!
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06-09-2008, 12:33 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Alabama
Posts: 2,703
Weight Statistics 9/28/07 Start Date:
9/28/07 Surgery Date:
5' 6"
Height:
279 lb Start Weight:
189 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
90 lb Weight Loss:
24 lb Lb Left to Lose:
32.2580645161 % % Lost:
18 months Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 45.0268595041 BMI Start:
30.5020661157 BMI Current:
26.6287878788 BMI Goal:
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curly, you will know in your heart and soul if it is right for you. I wish you the vest. Keep us posted.
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06-09-2008, 12:50 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Jacksonville, Florida
Posts: 4,654
Weight Statistics July 21, 2007 Start Date:
August 6, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 2"
Height:
287 lb Start Weight:
164 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
123 lb Weight Loss:
24 lb Lb Left to Lose:
42.8571428571 % % Lost:
January 1, 2009 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 52.4872528616 BMI Start:
29.9927159209 BMI Current:
25.6035379813 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass   |
Welcome Curly...No regrets what-so-ever! Just wait till your consult, it should answer some of the questions that are causing you anxiety.
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06-09-2008, 01:17 PM
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| WLS Mentor  Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: upstate ny
Posts: 1,402
Weight Statistics 1/10/08, the final endeavor, I WILL SUCCEED!!! Start Date:
3/12/08 Surgery Date:
5' 3"
Height:
298 lb Start Weight:
181 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
117 lb Weight Loss:
41 lb Lb Left to Lose:
39.2617449664 % % Lost:
7/09 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 52.7825648778 BMI Start:
32.0592088687 BMI Current:
24.7971781305 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |
welcome curly, this is my last stop!!!!!! i was always the one saying they'd have to "pay me to cut me!!!" at this point, 3 months out, i KNOW i made the best decision ever for myself!!!!!!!! let alone improving MY life improves my family life as well... RESEARCH AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE BEFORE YOU MAKE ANY DECISION.... good luck!! lol, |
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06-10-2008, 06:27 AM
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Welcome to the board, thank you for joining us. YOU are the only one who can decide. Do a lot of search and research, both through this board, and other boards. The surgery journey is going to be as much a mind trip as a physical trip, so you will need to be sure of yourself. (((((HUGS)))) May your weight loss journey go well.
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06-10-2008, 07:08 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Texas
Posts: 3,762
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:
139 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
141 lb Weight Loss:
-11 lb Lb Left to Lose:
50.3571428571 % % Lost:
Summer 2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 42.5692041522 BMI Start:
21.1325692042 BMI Current:
22.8049307958 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |
no regrets....this was one of the best things I ever did for myself....welcome aboard...you will find so much info here and hopefully, it will help you get comfortable with your decision!
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06-10-2008, 07:33 AM
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| WLS Master Guru  Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Northern VA
Posts: 685
Weight Statistics 02/07/2008 Start Date:
02/07/2008 Surgery Date:
5' 7"
Height:
310 lb Start Weight:
200 lb Current Weight:
160 lb Goal Weight:
110 lb Weight Loss:
40 lb Lb Left to Lose:
35.4838709677 % % Lost:
Summer 09' Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 48.5475607039 BMI Start:
31.3210069058 BMI Current:
25.0568055246 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |
I am 4 months out and have no regrets what so ever!! It is the best decision I made. I would have never lost the weight other wise. I am experiencing so much more in life....its like I have come out of a shell!!! Good luck with your appointment and I hope you get the answers you are looking for and it will ease some of your fear. Keep us posted!
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06-10-2008, 08:56 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Dakota
Posts: 2,067
Weight Statistics June 11,2007, lost 36 Lb. before surgery Start Date:
September 10, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 5"
Height:
373 lb Start Weight:
213 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
160 lb Weight Loss:
48 lb Lb Left to Lose:
42.8954423592 % % Lost:
2 years Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 62.0636686391 BMI Start:
35.441183432 BMI Current:
27.4544378698 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |
Welcome to the board Curly. You you have to do this surgery for yourself. Do lots of reseach before you make up your mind, make sure you know what you are getting into. Read the posts on here and you will also learn alot of what we are going threw and the many wows we all are having. I made up my mind becasue I had no life anymore and my health was going downhill. I would do this over again in a heartbeat, becasue my health has improved so much and to sum it up I have my life back again.
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06-10-2008, 09:24 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: May 2007 Location: minnesota
Posts: 4,671
Weight Statistics july 21, 2007 Start Date:
august 17, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 6"
Height:
339 lb Start Weight:
177 lb Current Weight:
160 lb Goal Weight:
162 lb Weight Loss:
17 lb Lb Left to Lose:
47.7876106195 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 54.7100550964 BMI Start:
28.5654269972 BMI Current:
25.8218549128 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |
welcome!! you have found a great site for info and support...i have no regrets at all, i guess the only regret i have is not doing it sooner!
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06-10-2008, 10:21 AM
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| WLS Master Guru  Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Near St. Louis, MO.
Posts: 950
Weight Statistics 04/17/2007 Start Date:
April 30, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 5"
Height:
296 lb Start Weight:
160 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
136 lb Weight Loss:
10 lb Lb Left to Lose:
45.9459459459 % % Lost:
05/21/2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 49.2515976331 BMI Start:
26.6224852071 BMI Current:
24.9585798817 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |
Welcome!!!! Nope, not a single regret!!! WLS isn't for everyone, but it was for me personally. It is natural to be scared to death. Just as everyone else said, it's up to "you" to research all your possibilities to make the right decision for "you". Good luck!!
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