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08-13-2008, 09:36 PM
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Join Date: May 2008 Location: Just north of Iowa, not far from I-35. 2nd star on the right and straight on 'til morning!
Posts: 8,641
Weight Statistics December 13, 2007 (pre-op liquid diet started) Start Date:
December 27, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 9"
Height:
280 lb Start Weight:
172 lb Current Weight:
184 lb Goal Weight:
108 lb Weight Loss:
-12 lb Lb Left to Lose:
38.5714285714 % % Lost:
Originally - 12/08. Actually - 8/08. Goal Date:
Body Mass Index41.3442554085 BMI Start:
25.3971854652 BMI Current:
27.1690821256 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Welcome, Bob!! I guess I'm the token guy here, good to have another one coming online!! I don't live in Rochester, but it's only about 55 miles east of here. The main hospital is called the Mayo Clinic, and it's not in NY State, but it's a Rochester! Actually, I've been in that part of the state, Finger Lakes, Rochester, Buffalo several times on work and vacation. Nice area!
I'm a few months ahead of you in this wild adventure! Look at my numbers to see what is possible. Guys lose weight faster after WLS than the ladies do, so when you check out their numbers, you might want to consider that as potentially a minimum. Your mileage may vary, one size does not fit all, etc., etc., but you are in for a life-changing experience!! It'll make you wonder why it took so long for you to do it!
Of course, the full benefits are only realized when you totally change your relationship to food. You will not be able to eat a lot post-op, so it's important to make sure that what you do eat is the vital necessities. The nutritional counseling will definitely help you understand this better and get some practice in applying it before your surgery.
This isn't the easiest way to lose weight, but it is worth every problem you could possibly run into. Ask anyone here if they'd do it again. I haven't heard a "no" yet. I wouldn't recommend it to everyone, only the determined. Would I do it again? In a heartbeat!!
Welcome to the best place on the net to find support, wisdom, and some really good friends to help you through this journey!!
CT
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08-14-2008, 04:20 AM
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#22 (permalink)
| | Cub Reporter
Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Rochester, NY
Posts: 50
Weight Statistics 7/31/08 Start Date:
3/2/2009 Surgery Date:
5' 9"
Height:
373 lb Start Weight:
267 lb Current Weight:
200 lb Goal Weight:
106 lb Weight Loss:
67 lb Lb Left to Lose:
28.418230563 % % Lost:
12/31/2009 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index55.0764545264 BMI Start:
39.4247006931 BMI Current:
29.5316110061 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Perfesser,
I see that this board has tons of very friendly people who are willing to share their experiences and help in any way they can. I was actually recommended this site by Imlosinit, when I went to my very first WLS support group here in Rochester, NY. I'm a member of other boards, but this one seems the most friendly so far!
I've had one WOW moments so far, even though I've only had my first nutritionist appointment. When I had my first appointment on July 31, I weighed in at 373 pounds, so that was my official start weight. I weighed myself this past Monday (4/11) at the Diabetes & Weight Management Program offices I've been going to for quite a while now. When I weighed in there, I was 365 pounds! Amazing, I'd say! The nutritionist said, based on my health insurance, that I would need to lose 5% of my weight, which works out to be almost 19 pounds. So already, I am almost halfway there!
Bob
__________________ No matter where you go, there you are. -- Buckaroo Banzai The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. -- Lao Tzu - Informational seminar - 6/11/08
- Abdominal ultrasound - 6/30/08
- NUT appt 1 (seminar) - 7/31/08
- NUT appt 2 - 9/8/08
- Psych eval - 10/2/08
- NUT appt 3 - 10/6/08
- Surgeon's consultation - 12/1/08
- Surgery date - 3/2/2009!!!
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08-14-2008, 05:25 AM
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#23 (permalink)
| | Seasoned Veteran
Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Jacksonville, Florida
Posts: 5,162
Weight Statistics July 21, 2007 Start Date:
August 6, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 3"
Height:
287 lb Start Weight:
151 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
136 lb Weight Loss:
11 lb Lb Left to Lose:
47.3867595819 % % Lost:
January 1, 2009 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index50.8342151675 BMI Start:
26.7455278408 BMI Current:
24.7971781305 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Welcome Bob...so glad that you decided to join us!!! Contgrats on your first WOW, there will be many many more to come!!!
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08-14-2008, 09:09 AM
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#24 (permalink)
| | Guru In Training
Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Oregon
Posts: 300
Weight Statistics 2001 Start Date:
June 24, 2008 Surgery Date:
5' 5"
Height:
379 lb Start Weight:
251 lb Current Weight:
179 lb Goal Weight:
128 lb Weight Loss:
72 lb Lb Left to Lose:
33.7730870712 % % Lost:
2010 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index63.0620118343 BMI Start:
41.7640236686 BMI Current:
29.7839053254 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Welcome! This site is wonderful!
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08-14-2008, 09:41 AM
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#25 (permalink)
| | Guru In Training
Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LAFAYETTE LA
Posts: 211
Weight Statistics OCT 13,2007 Start Date:
JUNE 5Th 2008 Surgery Date:
5' 6"
Height:
397 lb Start Weight:
213 lb Current Weight:
170 lb Goal Weight:
184 lb Weight Loss:
43 lb Lb Left to Lose:
46.3476070529 % % Lost:
18 MONTHS Goal Date:
Body Mass Index64.0704775023 BMI Start:
34.3753443526 BMI Current:
27.4357208448 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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hi Bob! Not From Your Area But Wanted To Wish You The Best Of Luck And Welcome To The Site!
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08-14-2008, 01:41 PM
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#26 (permalink)
| | WLS Master Guru
Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SouthWest
Posts: 707
Weight Statistics Jan 2007 Start Date:
non op Surgery Date:
5' 6"
Height:
267 lb Start Weight:
157 lb Current Weight:
180 lb Goal Weight:
110 lb Weight Loss:
-23 lb Lb Left to Lose:
41.1985018727 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index43.0902203857 BMI Start:
25.3376951331 BMI Current:
29.0495867769 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodWeight Watchers
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Originally Posted by BobF4  When I had my first appointment on July 31, I weighed in at 373 pounds, so that was my official start weight. I weighed myself this past Monday (4/11) at the Diabetes & Weight Management Program offices I've been going to for quite a while now. When I weighed in there, I was 365 pounds! Amazing, I'd say! The nutritionist said, based on my health insurance, that I would need to lose 5% of my weight, which works out to be almost 19 pounds. So already, I am almost halfway there!
Bob | A warm welcome, Bob!!!
You might want to check this blog: One Mans trip to the Half
He's actually a member of this community... hangs out on the "non op" area mostly.
I hope you enjoy it here - this is such a nice community! 
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12-03-2008, 03:58 PM
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#27 (permalink)
| | Cub Reporter
Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Rochester, NY
Posts: 50
Weight Statistics 7/31/08 Start Date:
3/2/2009 Surgery Date:
5' 9"
Height:
373 lb Start Weight:
267 lb Current Weight:
200 lb Goal Weight:
106 lb Weight Loss:
67 lb Lb Left to Lose:
28.418230563 % % Lost:
12/31/2009 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index55.0764545264 BMI Start:
39.4247006931 BMI Current:
29.5316110061 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Well, I finally have a surgery date!! 
It is March 2, 2009! 
I am SO happy to finally have the opportunity to get my RNY surgery, and to start a whole new chapter in my life!
__________________ No matter where you go, there you are. -- Buckaroo Banzai The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. -- Lao Tzu - Informational seminar - 6/11/08
- Abdominal ultrasound - 6/30/08
- NUT appt 1 (seminar) - 7/31/08
- NUT appt 2 - 9/8/08
- Psych eval - 10/2/08
- NUT appt 3 - 10/6/08
- Surgeon's consultation - 12/1/08
- Surgery date - 3/2/2009!!!
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12-03-2008, 04:02 PM
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#28 (permalink)
| | Seasoned Veteran
Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Alabama
Posts: 4,019
Weight Statistics 9/28/07 Start Date:
9/28/07 Surgery Date:
5' 6"
Height:
279 lb Start Weight:
186 lb Current Weight:
175 lb Goal Weight:
93 lb Weight Loss:
11 lb Lb Left to Lose:
33.3333333333 % % Lost:
18 months Goal Date:
Body Mass Index45.0268595041 BMI Start:
30.0179063361 BMI Current:
28.2426538108 BMI Goal:
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Congrats Bob on your upcoming surgery date. it will be here before you know it.
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12-03-2008, 05:02 PM
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#29 (permalink)
| | WLS Mentor
Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Atlanta, Ga
Posts: 1,440
Weight Statistics March 12, 2008 Start Date:
December 4, 2008 Surgery Date:
5' 3"
Height:
259 lb Start Weight:
211 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
48 lb Weight Loss:
61 lb Lb Left to Lose:
18.5328185328 % % Lost:
who knows? Goal Date:
Body Mass Index45.8747795414 BMI Start:
37.3728898967 BMI Current:
26.5684051398 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Hooray Bob!!!! Being on this board while I was biding my time has helped a lot. I feel like I have a lot of knowledge going into this surgery. Hopefully, if you hang around, you'll soak up some useful day to day information that they don't teach us at our seminars and other appointments.
__________________ Martha "Your new beginning doesn't begin tomorrow, it begins with your next breath." (Taken from a lecture I heard at my WLS Support group. Why wait Until tomorrow or Monday to start over? Start over with your next breath.) My top 2 reasons for LIFE... Joshua and Jessie.   | |
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12-03-2008, 05:16 PM
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#30 (permalink)
| | Seasoned Veteran
Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mississippi
Posts: 5,198
Weight Statistics 3/18/2008 (dieted all my life) Start Date:
9/30/2008 Surgery Date:
5' 8"
Height:
292 lb Start Weight:
192 lb Current Weight:
189 lb Goal Weight:
100 lb Weight Loss:
3 lb Lb Left to Lose:
34.2465753425 % % Lost:
2 years Goal Date:
Body Mass Index44.3935986159 BMI Start:
29.1903114187 BMI Current:
28.7342128028 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Welcome and good luck on your journey. You have come to a great place. If you have any questions just ask, I am sure someone will have an answer for you.
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