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09-04-2006, 08:38 PM
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| Whipper Snapper  Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: winnipeg mb canada
Posts: 29
Weight Statistics may 22 2008 Start Date:
Oct 2nd 2008 Surgery Date:
5' 3" Height: 245 lb Start Weight:
241 lb Current Weight:
125 lb Goal Weight:
4 lb Weight Loss:
116 lb Lb Left to Lose:
1.63265306122 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 43.3950617284 BMI Start:
42.6865709247 BMI Current:
22.1403376165 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |  Hey there, well I am new to this site. I havnt actually had any surgery yet. I have been thinking about it and trying to research. Hopefully over the next short while I will be able to gather adequate information to make a decision and go see the doctor. I will give you a little background information on me here.. I have been on a low carb diet for the better part of the last 2 years. I have lost 60 lbs that way and that was in the 1st year. I have hit a plateau and havn't really lost anymore weight over the last while. I am a truck driver so exercising is quite difficult at times. I used to walk everyday and do workout videos. I have always been very active but have been big all my life..I am ready for a change but I'm kinda hesitant and dont' know if this surgery would be for me.. I think the doctor is gona think it's rediculous because i onlyhave to lose 90 lbs but I've tried so hard and many different things. Not to mention I'm worried that when I decide to leave the low carb diet behind i will gain back all the weight which is very easy to do. Let me know what you guys think. i'll try and pos some pics soon
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09-04-2006, 08:47 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey, USA
Posts: 2,495
Height:   | Hi Pamma and welcome to the forum board. I am sure that you will get a huge flood of welcomes and information that is useful on this board. I can understand and relate to your frustration at not being able to lose beyond the 60lbs. I had the Lap RNY surgery on April 4th of this year and do not regret it one bit. It is not the easiest thing to do, but is well worth while. I hope that if it is something you really want that it all works out for you. If you decide against it, feel free to still post and let us know how your journey is going along anyways. Best of luck and can't wait to get to know ya. Janae |
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09-04-2006, 09:05 PM
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| Whipper Snapper Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: winnipeg mb canada
Posts: 29
Weight Statistics may 22 2008 Start Date:
Oct 2nd 2008 Surgery Date:
5' 3" Height: 245 lb Start Weight:
241 lb Current Weight:
125 lb Goal Weight:
4 lb Weight Loss:
116 lb Lb Left to Lose:
1.63265306122 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 43.3950617284 BMI Start:
42.6865709247 BMI Current:
22.1403376165 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | thanks a bunch. Do you think tha wanting the surgery with only 90 lbs or so to lose is stupid?? also I forgot to mention I'm from Canada so if anyone has any information for manitoba or canada for insurance or procedure of how to go about this please let me know...
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09-04-2006, 10:43 PM
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| Super Moderator  | Welcome to the board, thank you for joining us. Please pull up a chair and settle in, make yourself at home. There's a basic criteria for the surgery (please check this link) that the insurance companies follow, as well as the surgeons, so you'll need to start your reasearch there. Ther more you have obesity related health problems, the better chance you have of getting apporved. (((((((HUGS))))))) May your journey go well.
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09-05-2006, 04:49 AM
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| Whipper Snapper Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: winnipeg mb canada
Posts: 29
Weight Statistics may 22 2008 Start Date:
Oct 2nd 2008 Surgery Date:
5' 3" Height: 245 lb Start Weight:
241 lb Current Weight:
125 lb Goal Weight:
4 lb Weight Loss:
116 lb Lb Left to Lose:
1.63265306122 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 43.3950617284 BMI Start:
42.6865709247 BMI Current:
22.1403376165 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | well i took the BMI test and it said 35-39.9. i dont' really have any serious obesity related health issues.. I think the main poblem would have to be the diet I have been following for the last few years. I have had to go to the doctor for several different things over the past year or so... and it seems like my body no longer has the ability to protect itself... My immune system seems weak almost.
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09-05-2006, 06:13 AM
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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   | HUGS, welcome to the boards!!!! GLAD YOU FOUND us. I failed with ATKINS afer looseing a nice amount then falling off and not able to get back on! BUT with this i have have taken off all my weight in 14 months. I think the best thing is to maybe attend an information seminar for a bariatric surgeon and see if you qualify. THEY wont laugh at you!~ THEY full understand our struggles and usually know how to get things approved for different circumstances. I look foward to getting to know you thru your posts! hugs and welcome its a great family here
__________________ LISA  http://w5.photobucket.com/widgets/dy...164/fr1endly2/ LAP RNY Gastric Bypass  |
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09-05-2006, 10:17 AM
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| Whipper Snapper Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: winnipeg mb canada
Posts: 29
Weight Statistics may 22 2008 Start Date:
Oct 2nd 2008 Surgery Date:
5' 3" Height: 245 lb Start Weight:
241 lb Current Weight:
125 lb Goal Weight:
4 lb Weight Loss:
116 lb Lb Left to Lose:
1.63265306122 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 43.3950617284 BMI Start:
42.6865709247 BMI Current:
22.1403376165 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | I will definatly check into that.. I duno if the surgery is that big where i'm from and i really dont' know where i will find the info but i'm going to check online and see.. THANK-YOU ...
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09-06-2006, 09:39 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey, USA
Posts: 2,495
Height: | I don't think you are stupid at all for wanting to check into the surgery. I would think that it shows that you are wanting to make sure all your bases are covered and that you can make an informed decision. You are smart for wanting to be able to make the best choice for you in your life. Best of luck, and should this be the option you choose...we will be here for you. If not, we still will be here for you. janae |
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09-06-2006, 09:54 AM
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| WLS Mentor  Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Milford Kansas
Posts: 1,205
Weight Statistics 09/01/2006 Start Date:
5' 4" Height: 254 lb Start Weight:
144 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
110 lb Weight Loss:
4 lb Lb Left to Lose:
43.3070866142 % % Lost:
02/01/2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 43.5942382812 BMI Start:
24.71484375 BMI Current:
24.0283203125 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | YOU and only You can decide if this surgery is for you. I'm 5 days post op and I don't regret it not even with the pain i've felt, I know it will be worth it in the long run. Welcome to the boards and ask all the questions you want! |
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09-06-2006, 01:27 PM
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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 | Welcome to the site. These guys have no problems answering any questions that you have, feel free to always ask no matter how stupid the question may seem. I too am pre-op and am having surgery on 10/3. Good luck
__________________ 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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