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12-27-2006, 07:50 PM
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| Whipper Snapper |  Hi everyone-new to the site Hi everyone, My name is Shondi Mulkey. I just joined the sight last night when I found it while googling about the surgery. I am currently scheduled for surgery on Jan 8th but think it might be moved back to the 29th-which I am okay with. Still trying to make peace with all my anxieties. Have to admit that God must have sent me to this sight though as I have gotten some great info and confidence by reading through the previous threads. I am the mother to 4 wonderful children, a 12 year old girl, Darbi and 4 year old triplets-Dawson, Devyn & Delaney. My husband Scott, who is my biggest supporter and believer, and I have been married for 18 years. I am 38 years old and have been overweight for about as long as I have been married. Prior to that I was a size 0, 1, 3, 5. Just had my 20th high school reunion and realized that basically I have doubled my weight since high school. I have wanted to have the surgery for a while but my insurance, BCBS of Louisiana does not cover weight loss surgery at all. We had the opportunity this year to have access the funds to pay for it and I decided to go for it. I want to increase my energy and my ability to do different things with my kids and husband. Tired of saying I will do that "when I lose weight". I own my own business, a franchise called Kinderdance-we go to daycares and preschools and teach dance & gym to 2 to 5 year olds. Have an accounting degree and did that for 7 years but really love working with children. Haven't let me weight keep me from doing this but do always feel a little funny standing in front of people talking to them about teaching their children and wondering if they think how can this big woman teach these little kids dance. I always wonder if it affects my credibility. Another reason can't wait to get this weight off. I currently weigh about 225#s and am 5'4". I guess I want to lose about 80 lbs or so. Well, I know this is very long-that's me. Always talking alot  To all of you who have been through this scary journey-thank you so much for all the posts that help all of those in my current position. Looking forward to getting to know everyone through the site. Shondi |
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12-27-2006, 08:58 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 2,055
5/17/06 Start Date:
5' 6" Height: | Welcome Shondi. Sounds like your set for the long haul. It took me 5 years of thinking about WLS before I went for it, but once I did, it was full speed ahead and I'm now so glad that I did. I'm like you, God sent me to this site. Keep us posted on what happens and don't be afraid to ask questions or say how you feel. We have all been there.
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12-27-2006, 11:55 PM
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| Super Moderator  | Welcome to the board, thank you for joinng us. Congratulations on your date, and wishing you an uncomplicated surgery and unevenful recovery. ((((((((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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12-28-2006, 06:22 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     | HI SHONDI welcome to the boards I look forward to getting to know you thru your posts. CONGRATULATIONS on your date. WISH you lived near me i would have your group come to my family daycare! ALL the best and we are here for all your questions! hugs
__________________ LISA  http://w5.photobucket.com/widgets/dy...164/fr1endly2/ LAP RNY Gastric Bypass  |
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12-28-2006, 06:56 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 | Welcome, I wish you the best in your journey. It has been a blessing for me. HOW do you keep up with triplets?? |
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12-28-2006, 08:06 AM
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| WLS Master Guru  Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: VA
Posts: 814
Weight Statistics 2/06 Start Date:
5/22/06 Surgery Date:
5' 6" Height: 310 lb Start Weight:
170 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
140 lb Weight Loss:
20 lb Lb Left to Lose:
45.1612903226 % % Lost:
09 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 50.0298438935 BMI Start:
27.4357208448 BMI Current:
24.2079889807 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Welcome to the boards, good luck.........  |
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01-06-2007, 12:41 PM
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| Guru In Training  Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Kentucky
Posts: 216
Weight Statistics 11-30-06 Start Date:
5' 5" Height: 236 lb Start Weight:
139 lb Current Weight:
155 lb Goal Weight:
97 lb Weight Loss:
-16 lb Lb Left to Lose:
41.1016949153 % % Lost:
11-30-07 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 39.2681656805 BMI Start:
23.1282840237 BMI Current:
25.7905325444 BMI Goal:
| Hi Shondi, I just recently found this board myself and have found it to be a blessing. I am 5 1/2 weeks post op and have a lot of questions. You'll find a lot of warm, caring people here who are willing to share their experiences. Good luck with your own!
__________________ Tammy surgery date 11/30/06 It's never too late to be what you want to be. Keep looking forward, never back.   |
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01-08-2007, 03:46 PM
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| WLS Master Guru  Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Elkton, MD
Posts: 548
Weight Statistics 2 Nov 06 Start Date:
2 Nov 06 Surgery Date:
5' 4" Height: 258 lb Start Weight:
132 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
126 lb Weight Loss:
-8 lb Lb Left to Lose:
48.8372093023 % % Lost:
Nov. 2007 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 44.2807617188 BMI Start:
22.6552734375 BMI Current:
24.0283203125 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |  Hi Shondi, welcome to the losing side. We are all losers here . There are a lot of great people here, so don't hesitate to ask anything you want. Someone will have an answer for you. Good luck with your wls journey.Talk to you soon, Debbie LAP RNY GASTRIC BYPASS 11/02/06 258/222/140
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