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12-25-2008, 07:06 PM
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| | WLS Master Guru
Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Panama City
Posts: 563
Weight Statistics January 6, 2009 Start Date:
January 13, 2009 Surgery Date:
5' 7"
Height:
232 lb Start Weight:
140 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
92 lb Weight Loss:
-10 lb Lb Left to Lose:
39.6551724138 % % Lost:
1 year Goal Date:
Body Mass Index36.3323680107 BMI Start:
21.924704834 BMI Current:
23.4907551793 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Hi, I am anxiously waiting for my insurance company to approve by gastric bypass. I should know in a few days. The waiting is killing me. If they approve, I should have it done the first week of January. For them to even consider it, I had to visit a psychiatrist, a cardiologist, a gastroenterologist, a nutritionist, an internist, a gynecologist (yes, believe it or not), a neumologist, and endocrinologist and finally the anesthesiologist (I am sure that I ran out of all the "ist" words in the dictionary!!!). All have reported to the insurance company that they approve of the surgery. My husband, my oldest son and my brother are completely against it. But my mom and dad are pretty supportive though scared. I tell them that I am not scared at all, but of course I am. I even drafted my will. I am terrified of 1) dying during the surgery; 2) going into a comma; 3) excruciating pain; 4) blood clogs; 5) vomiting; and 6) dumping syndrome, yet I still believe I should take the rist. At 5'6" and 232 I feel sick everyday of my life. Can't go on like this. 
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12-25-2008, 08:56 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: North West, NJ
Posts: 2,707
Weight Statistics 1/14/2008 Surgery Date:
5' 10"
Height:
330 lb Start Weight:
235 lb Current Weight:
200 lb Goal Weight:
95 lb Weight Loss:
35 lb Lb Left to Lose:
28.7878787879 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index47.3448979592 BMI Start:
33.7153061224 BMI Current:
28.693877551 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Hello and welcome - Good luck!
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12-25-2008, 10:26 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Orlando FL
Posts: 997
Weight Statistics 8/7/08 Start Date:
8/20/08 Surgery Date:
6' 1"
Height:
338 lb Start Weight:
188 lb Current Weight:
199 lb Goal Weight:
150 lb Weight Loss:
-11 lb Lb Left to Lose:
44.3786982249 % % Lost:
Happiness is the new goal Goal Date:
Body Mass Index44.5888534434 BMI Start:
24.8009007318 BMI Current:
26.252017264 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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welcome and good luck.
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12-25-2008, 11:54 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tokyo, Japan
Posts: 24,797
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Welcome to the board, thank you for joining us.
Good luck with the insurance approval.
(((((((HUGS))))))) May your journey go well.
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12-26-2008, 09:06 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Rochester NY
Posts: 1,003
Weight Statistics 1/13/08 Start Date:
11/17/08 Surgery Date:
5' 4"
Height:
288 lb Start Weight:
165 lb Current Weight:
160 lb Goal Weight:
123 lb Weight Loss:
5 lb Lb Left to Lose:
42.7083333333 % % Lost:
11/2010 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index49.4296875 BMI Start:
28.3190917969 BMI Current:
27.4609375 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Welcome! Let us know when you get your date!
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12-26-2008, 09:10 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tennessee
Posts: 990
Weight Statistics Feb.08 Start Date:
Nov. 10th 2008 Surgery Date:
5' 7"
Height:
314 lb Start Weight:
225 lb Current Weight:
160 lb Goal Weight:
89 lb Weight Loss:
65 lb Lb Left to Lose:
28.3439490446 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index49.1739808421 BMI Start:
35.236132769 BMI Current:
25.0568055246 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Hello and welcome. Keepus informed.
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12-26-2008, 09:57 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tampa, FL
Posts: 3,605
Weight Statistics July 10, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 6"
Height:
271 lb Start Weight:
175 lb Current Weight:
182 lb Goal Weight:
96 lb Weight Loss:
-7 lb Lb Left to Lose:
35.4243542435 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index43.7357667585 BMI Start:
28.2426538108 BMI Current:
29.3723599633 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Welcome ~ glad you joined us! I hope your DH will come around in time. It's hard to watch someone you love take what seems like such drastic measures, especially if they don't have a weight issue. Of course any surgery is a bit scary and there are never any guarantees, but when you've done your homework, and your headwork, you just know when it's right for you. As for the risks involved, most docs and hospitals have ways of preventing problems and helping you cope with discomforts. At your size, I expect that while you won't be comfortable hopping out of bed, you will be up and at 'em (with appropriate pain control) which will aid in preventing blood clots and seem to help us heal, I guess by getting our blood flowing? You're a bit smaller than I was, and what I really hated!!!! was our wonderful phys therapy team making me get out of bed on my own one day post op!!! Might I suggest you learn to barrel roll now? By knowing how to do it and practicing you'll be ahead of the game  Basically, lay on your back, then roll to a side position, maybe a tad forward, then use your arms to push yourself up enough to be able to sit up. It sounds silly I know, but after abdominal surgery it's good to have a few tricks up your sleeve. Also, as for pain, most WLS patients seem to do really well with minimal meds. I had considerable pain, but had really good pain control therefore the experience was not that terrible, not fun but well worth it and, again, talk to your docs as they can tell you what to expect and what to do to minimize any discomfort. I really haven't vomitted much and major dumping hasn't been a significant problem. Having said that, the fear of it is a good thing coz it helps keep you in line! Yeah, you'll find some things that'll give you a fit and it will take time to figure out what works and what doesn't; just take your time and go slow and you'll probably do fine. Again, I am thankful I dump sugar. It's a huge blessing for me coz I never could control it before. Mostly, my dumping is to go into what I call a carb coma which usually lasts about an hour during which time I can sleep sitting up, with my mouth open, and snorring. Pretty picture, right? see ~ dumping is good! LOL Sorry this is so long ~ again, welcome! Dont be afraid to ask questions, maybe you'll see something that will help you get the rest of your family on board. Good luck!
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12-26-2008, 11:15 AM
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| | WLS Master Guru
Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Panama City
Posts: 563
Weight Statistics January 6, 2009 Start Date:
January 13, 2009 Surgery Date:
5' 7"
Height:
232 lb Start Weight:
140 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
92 lb Weight Loss:
-10 lb Lb Left to Lose:
39.6551724138 % % Lost:
1 year Goal Date:
Body Mass Index36.3323680107 BMI Start:
21.924704834 BMI Current:
23.4907551793 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Thank you all for you warm welcome and also for your good advices, you who have been there before are the ones who know exactly how it is and how it feels. I really appreciate your input. I'll keep you posted on my surgery date. Best wishes, Nena
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12-30-2008, 09:22 AM
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Join Date: May 2007 Location: minnesota
Posts: 5,595
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 Index54.7100550964 BMI Start:
28.5654269972 BMI Current:
25.8218549128 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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welcome and good luck!! it is normal to have worries we all go thru it but i can truly say it is the best thing i have ever done for myself!!
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12-30-2008, 02:25 PM
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#10 (permalink)
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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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Nena, I just wanted to say welcome and good luck!
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