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06-23-2008, 10:25 AM
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| Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Antonio
Posts: 1
Weight Statistics July 8, 2008 Surgery Date:
5' 5" Height: 353 lb Start Weight:
353 lb Current Weight:
160 lb Goal Weight:
193 lb Lb Left to Lose:
IDK Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 58.7358579882 BMI Start:
58.7358579882 BMI Current:
26.6224852071 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass  |  Hello! I am SassyandSpitfire a.k.a--Michele Hello Everyone! I am Michele, and I am new here. My surgery date is in 15 days--on July 8th 2008--and I am equally scared, and ecstatic about it! I went in for my first appointment on April 25th--an all day appointment--and since then, our family has been though my step-daughter getting married, my mother-in-law passing away unexpectedly, and my other step-daughter graduating from college, so to say the least I have been on an emotional roller-coaster. The three life events all happened between April 26th, and May the 10th. After the middle of May-- I began calling the weight loss center to get them moving. I called almost daily, and got them all the information they needed. After they had it-- I kept calling to get it moved to the insurance-- after it reached the insurance... I called every single day, and it took 5 days to approve it (mostly due to a letter I wrote them because I was missing two years of weight history). They told me the letter is what pushed it through so quickly. The day I had verbal approval I called the dr's office, and they scheduled me THAT DAY for my pre-surgery appointment for: July2nd, and my surgery date for July the 8th. They wanted to schedule surgery for July 2nd, but I will have someone in town visiting so I had to postpone for the following week. It was less than two weeks ago that I was scheduled for all of this, but now.... knowing it is so close... I am beginning to get worried about the surgery, and about what could happen in surgery. Mind you-- I am not typically a worrier. I am just not like that, but I worry about complications during surgery. I am still going through with it, but I am a little worried, however, I am also SUPER-EXCITED! I have not been a normal weight since I was in elementary school, and I am 36 now. I am looking at this as an GREAT opportunity, and I am going to exercise as much as my body will allow, and follow my dr's instruction TO THE LETTER. Anyway, I didn't mean for this to be so long... I just wanted to introduce myself, and tell you have I have been looking a round this site for the last couple of days, and this looks to be a very encouraging and informative place for people undergoing the WLS journey. Thank you to all of the wonderful people who are so helpful, and empathetic! Michele "SassyandSpitfire" 
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06-23-2008, 10:39 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Alabama
Posts: 2,536
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:
| Michele, welcome to the boards and good luck on your upcoming surgery. It will be here before you know it.
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06-23-2008, 10:43 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Jacksonville, Florida
Posts: 4,513
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, you have joined a great place! Congrats on your date!!! Good Luck to you. |
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06-23-2008, 10:46 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Texas
Posts: 3,569
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:
142 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
138 lb Weight Loss:
-8 lb Lb Left to Lose:
49.2857142857 % % Lost:
Summer 2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 42.5692041522 BMI Start:
21.5886678201 BMI Current:
22.8049307958 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | welcome aboard and congrats on your upcoming date. This will be the BEST decision you have ever made. Read EVERYTHING on this site you can get your hands on...tons of info for before surgery and plenty of information for POST OP!!! WE ARE THRILLED FOR YOU!!! |
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06-23-2008, 10:55 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: May 2007 Location: minnesota
Posts: 4,301
Weight Statistics july 21, 2007 Start Date:
august 17, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 6" Height: 339 lb Start Weight:
179 lb Current Weight:
160 lb Goal Weight:
160 lb Weight Loss:
19 lb Lb Left to Lose:
47.197640118 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 54.7100550964 BMI Start:
28.8882001837 BMI Current:
25.8218549128 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | welcome, you have found a great place for support..congrats on your upcomming surgery!! it is common to be worried, we have all been there!!
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06-23-2008, 11:03 AM
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| WLS Guru  Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Rochester, NY
Posts: 463
Weight Statistics August 4, 2008 Surgery Date:
5' 4" Height: 271 lb Start Weight:
236 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
35 lb Weight Loss:
86 lb Lb Left to Lose:
12.9151291513 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 46.5119628906 BMI Start:
40.5048828125 BMI Current:
25.7446289062 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Welcome to the boards! This is a great place for support and questions!
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06-23-2008, 11:06 AM
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| WLS Mentor  Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: North West, NJ
Posts: 1,250
Weight Statistics 1/14/2008 Surgery Date:
5' 10" Height: 330 lb Start Weight:
248 lb Current Weight:
180 lb Goal Weight:
82 lb Weight Loss:
68 lb Lb Left to Lose:
24.8484848485 % % Lost:
Summer 09 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 47.3448979592 BMI Start:
35.5804081633 BMI Current:
25.8244897959 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Hello and welcome. Michele!
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06-23-2008, 11:06 AM
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| WLS Guru  Join Date: May 2008 Location: Minnesota
Posts: 452
Weight Statistics December 13, 2007 Start Date:
December 27, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 9" Height: 280 lb Start Weight:
168 lb Current Weight:
175 lb Goal Weight:
112 lb Weight Loss:
-7 lb Lb Left to Lose:
40 % % Lost:
I'm there!!! Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 41.3442554085 BMI Start:
24.8065532451 BMI Current:
25.8401596303 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Welcome, Michele!! You've come to the right place for WLS support. First off, I think that if you had no concerns going into a major, life-changing surgery, we'd all worry about you! Any time people use you for a pincushion and re-arrange the internals, there are opportunities for uncertainties. You'd have to have ice water flowing in your veins NOT to worry a wee bit. But I get the impression the worries aren't of a paralyzing nature, and you're going to see this through. Good for you!! Second, your attitude is right exactly where it needs to be! The surgery moves things around a bit and creates the opportunity to do amazing things that'll change who you are and how you enjoy life. What makes it work is your mindset, attitude, determination, and endurance. Anyone who tells you that this is the easy way to lose weight is woefully lacking in understanding! When you say that you are going to follow your doc's instructions to the letter, you are showing wisdom. The doc and staff know this procedure and what works far better than you do. You're hiring good people to take over your body and give it a chance for success. The true success is earned by doing what they tell you. No shortcuts, no improvisations, no cheating. Of course, your mileage may vary, and individuals respond differently, but if you give it your best, it will give you the best results. The true weight loss tool is not in your belly, it's in your brain! Sounds like you've done the research. Learn all you can pre-op. The liquid diet you go on for a time before surgery is very similar to what you'll be on for awhile post-op. It's a good idea to work with it and get used to what it involves, because once you wake up, your options are greatly limited!! Your body will enforce obedience, so prepare in advance to behave. I got a personal chopper/puree/blender machine and learned how to use it before my surgery. It was a life-saver!! When you hit the puree stage, it lets you puree real food. The texture is still missing, but the flavor is there, and it's almost like eating. That was a good investment. You'll find them in the small kitchen appliance section at Wal-Mart. One important thing you may want to consider, and have a support set up in advance. You have been through some major stresses in the recent past, and this surgery is also a major stress on the body. Many people who are in our situation with out-of-control weight have an addiction to food. Addictions are a means of coping with stress, whether it's tobacco, booze, food, sex, or other normal behaviors taken to extremes. Many here have noted that they have transferred a food addiction to something else as a means of coping with stress, and then had to deal with that problem. If you look at a stress measurement scale, you've probably gotten your full share for the year in the last couple of months, and you're going to inflict another major dose in a couple of weeks. If this applies to you or you think it may, it would be a good idea to have some form of medical help on standby, whether it be your PCP or a psychologist or whatever. There are challenges to this route, but I haven't heard too many folks here say they wouldn't do it again if they had the chance for a do-over. Being prepared is a good way to make it as smooth as possible. This is a chance to completely alter your life. It's a wild ride, full of excitement, frustration, love, rejection, and great health! Your new friends and family here are ready to help you through it from the start, so don't be afraid to ask. We even have an entire forum devoted to Stupid Questions, so nothing is out of topic. You are not expected to know it all. None of us do, either, but someone here knows the answer you're looking for. Enjoy!! CT
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06-23-2008, 11:27 AM
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| WLS Mentor Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Troy,ny
Posts: 1,110
Weight Statistics Since birth:) Start Date:
postponed until ? Surgery Date:
5' 6" Height: 319 lb Start Weight:
294 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
25 lb Weight Loss:
144 lb Lb Left to Lose:
7.83699059561 % % Lost:
sometime in 2009 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 51.4823232323 BMI Start:
47.4476584022 BMI Current:
24.2079889807 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method - | Hi Michele and welcome to the boards. I hope your surgery and journey go well.
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06-23-2008, 11:32 AM
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| WLS Mentor  Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: upstate ny
Posts: 1,371
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:
195 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
103 lb Weight Loss:
55 lb Lb Left to Lose:
34.5637583893 % % Lost:
7/09 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 52.7825648778 BMI Start:
34.5389266818 BMI Current:
24.7971781305 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Welcome Aboard Michelle!!!!! Wow!!!! That Was Rather Quick!!! Congrats!!!!!!! You Will Consider This Day Your New Birthday, Cause That Is Exactly What It Is For Me.. I Have Never Made Such A Wonderful Change In My Life For Myself Like This One & No Regrets Here, Except Of Course, For Not Doing It Sooner!!!!!!!! We Are All Here To Support You, Read As Much As Possible, This Site Is Full Of So Muck Knowledge!!!! Look Forward To Getting To Know You Through Your Posts!! Lol, |
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