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12-14-2006, 03:09 PM
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| Newbie |  New to the site and process!!!! Hi all! My name is Kate and I am new to this site. I am really excited to have found you all (c: I am in need of some serious encouragement and help in making my upcoming decisions. I have just started the process of trying to get gastric bypass and it is a long and frustrating experience as you all know. I am a 26 year old mom of a 2 year old, i am getting my masters in mental health counseling. I have struggled with my weight on and off only able to keep it off with dangerous amounts of dieting and excercise. I am hoping i get approved for this surgery and i can just get it done QUICK!!!!!!!!! Anyways, hope to hear from all of you soon! I am trying to figure out the site...any suggestions?  |
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12-14-2006, 03:54 PM
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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    | Welcome and good luck on your journey looking forward to getting to know you |
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12-14-2006, 06:42 PM
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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  | HI KATE!!! welcome to the boards!!!! I am so glad you found a place to come for support and ask questions. IT helps. ITs a tuff journey.. and its great to be surrounded by folks that have gone thru it and will be going thru it too!!! FOR me i battled with my weight all my life....i have lost weight dozens of times just to regain it back plus new wieght. I finally hit my highest weight of 310 lbs and was so miserable. I was in very declineing health...worried i was a heart attack or stroke waiting to happen. I have to say this outweighed the risks of the surgery for me. I dove into the process and worked my butt off hard to get thru all my pre op clearance appointments and loose the required pre op weight my surgeon required. I barely looked back and just worked hard to make this happen. I had my surgery june 1 2005, lost 143 lbs in the first year. I am healthy and happy at the size I am now...sure 10 lbs more would be great but i just dont think its gonna happen. As far as learning the site.... you will get the hang of it!!! this link will help you i am sure: http://www.renewedreflections.com/fo...his-board.html GOOD luck and i look forward to getting to know you thru all your posts! welcome
__________________ LISA  http://w5.photobucket.com/widgets/dy...164/fr1endly2/ LAP RNY Gastric Bypass  |
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12-14-2006, 07:51 PM
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| Big Loser  Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Somewhere,Illinois
Posts: 199
Weight Statistics July,19th 2006 Start Date:
Height: 255 lb Start Weight:
164 lb Current Weight:
130 lb Goal Weight:
91 lb Weight Loss:
34 lb Lb Left to Lose:
35.6862745098 % % Lost:
July,2007 Goal Date:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Hi Kat, and welcome to the forums.....yes its a halt but hang in there, it will be worth it in the long run...
__________________  I'm not 40 something.I'm $39.95 ...plus shipping and handlng  CLICK ME!!!! http://images.obesityhelp.com/upload...e-b4-aftr2.jpg |
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12-14-2006, 07:53 PM
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| Big Loser  Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Florida 4 Winter
Posts: 106
Weight Statistics 4/1/2006 Start Date:
3/21/2006 Surgery Date:
5' 1" Height: 389 lb Start Weight:
276 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
113 lb Weight Loss:
111 lb Lb Left to Lose:
29.0488431877 % % Lost:
ASAP Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 73.4928782585 BMI Start:
52.1440472991 BMI Current:
31.1730717549 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Welcome to this site!! It was such a wonderful discovery for me. I spent a lot of time just clicking on practically everything and reading reading reading! When I had trouble there was always someone willing to help. What are your requirements before surgery? I had to do monthly nutritionist/dietician appointments for six months and have a pysch. evaluation to meet the insurance requirments. But the time flew by faster than I thought it would! I wish you luck and success!
__________________ SheliaMae LAP RNY 3-21-06 120 lbs lost/116 to go!  Love a little harder; live a little longer.   |
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12-14-2006, 08:23 PM
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| Super Moderator  | Welcome Kate, thank you for joining us. I hope this site will help you in making the right decision for you. ((((((HUGS))))) May your journey go well.
__________________ "In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun."   Just a li'l bit 'bout myself  |
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12-14-2006, 11:04 PM
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| WLS Master Guru  Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: i live in wisconsin
Posts: 573
5' 5" Height: 30 BMI Goal:
| Welcome Karma! I am glad you chose this site to help you out with the decisions of the future. KEEP PLUGGIN ALONG. For me, to be honest, the decision to have the surgery was not an easy one, but one I do not regret one bit. Their are soooooooo many positive things that happen in your life after having the surgery, it would take me a lifetime to mention. As long as you do what your dr. says after the surgery, you will do fine. Of course, having all of these fine people helping you along your journey doesn't hurt either. KEEP US ALL POSTED. We are all here for you. mike |
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12-15-2006, 12:32 AM
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| Big Loser Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: MW
Posts: 127
Weight Statistics 3/27/07 Start Date:
3/27/07 Surgery Date:
Height: 336 lb Start Weight:
236 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
100 lb Weight Loss:
86 lb Lb Left to Lose:
29.7619047619 % % Lost:
7/1/08 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 61.4 BMI Start:
43.2 BMI Current:
27.4 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Welcome! I'm a newbie too! The site is chock full of wonderful things, and like Sheila Mae I have spent time just reading reading reading reading. Chances are if you have a question it's been answered already! Everyone here is so dang friendly! You'll like it here! My reccomendation would be to start with what your insurance requires and go from there. HTH, and welcome! ~T. Surgery date 1/11/07
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12-15-2006, 07:12 AM
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| Whipper Snapper  | Welcome to the board. I just found this site a few days ago myself, although I am now almost 8 mos post-op. Like Mike said, this was a tough decision for me, and I spent many hours and days agonizing over it. However, sitting where I am now and looking back, I am so happy that I make this choice. I wish you all the best in your pursuit, and know that there are many here who have gone down that road before you who are more than happy to answer questions or share their experiences. I look forward to hearing more from you in the future. Jerry
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12-15-2006, 02:46 PM
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| Newbie | Wow! Thank you so much for all your replies, support and stories! I have officially started the road to surgery. I have talked to my insurance company, got my pcp on board and talked to a bariatric surgeon. I have an info session next week and i am taking it from there. I think i have to meet with a dietician and a psychologist but i have already been on a physicians weight loss plan so i believe i should be able to get the surgery soon. I am so excited i can barely sleep! I do want to know if any of you have had adverse reactions, what they are and if they were worth it? By adverse reactions i mean nausea (for how long), vomiting, etc. Thanks for your help! |
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