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01-04-2007, 07:53 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hawaii
Posts: 3,823
Blog Entries: 9 Weight Statistics 07/23/2007 Start Date:
July 23, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 2" Height: 230 lb Start Weight:
120 lb Current Weight:
125 lb Goal Weight:
110 lb Weight Loss:
-5 lb Lb Left to Lose:
47.8260869565 % % Lost:
June 23 2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 42.0629552549 BMI Start:
21.9458896982 BMI Current:
22.860301769 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass   |  New Here Too Hi all. My name is Becka I am a 34 year old married Mom to 3. I have been struggling with weight since I was 15 years old. After I had my last child I told dh if I couldnt lose the weight within a yr I wanted to have the RNY (military will pay). That was 4 years ago. So now here is my delima. I can one get the lap band and self pay or I can get the RNY and have the Army pay. Once upon a time the RNY seemed like the perfect answer, now that I have heard about the Lap band I kind of like the idea of keeping my stomache and intestines intact. Granted the cash we would shell out for the lap band could go to better use but man I just want to be healthy and happy for once. I am tired of being 5ft 3 in tall and weighing almost 250. I have high Bp and diabetes and high cholestoral. I think no matter which choice I make something has to be done. |
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01-04-2007, 08:36 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NYC ~ Love it!!!
Posts: 2,997
Weight Statistics 4/19/06 Surgery Date:
5' 8" Height: 333 lb Start Weight:
175 lb Current Weight:
155 lb Goal Weight:
158 lb Weight Loss:
20 lb Lb Left to Lose:
47.4474474474 % % Lost:
010/19/08 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 50.6269463668 BMI Start:
26.6057525952 BMI Current:
23.5650951557 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass   |  Hey Becka! First...Welcome to the RR Board. Second...If you hear this once...you will hear it 10,000x here on the board, "You are the only one that can make this big decision for you." Third...As you gather information for your decision...gather this:
In talking with my surgeon - he is the one that told me some facts & stats that I was unaware of. One being that LapBand patients typically loose about 60% of their excess weight with the help of surgery. And RNY patients typically loose 85% of their excess weight. Applying that math to my situation...
Another thing - I had the RNY GB...and am 8mos. post op and have lost 124#'s. I still want to loose another 59#'s. My doctor also told me that within the first 6mos. the average person looses about 60%....the last % will come off gradually thru the honeymoon period. (first 18m - 24m.) Hope this aids you in making your decision Becka...glad you found us on the board.
__________________ Deborah  Lap RNY Gastric Bypass follow my "Journey and Progress" at www.femmemodeweightloss.blogspot.com    Last edited by FemmeMode : 01-04-2007 at 08:44 PM. |
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01-04-2007, 08:39 PM
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| Super Moderator  | Welcome to the board Becka, thank you for joining us. As for which surgery, the final decision is yours and yours only to make, but the surgeons themserlves have certain criteria to go by for which surgery, like what is your BMI, how much excess weight do you need to lose, and also for your life style, which is better. There are pros and cons for both surgeries, so you should research everything, and talk with a surgeon who can explain to you the pros and cons of both methods, and suggest which would work best 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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01-04-2007, 09:23 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 2,053
5/17/06 Start Date:
5' 6" Height: | I started out like you. I ended up with RNY and VERY glad I did it. In the end, it is your choice. You have to do what is best. The more informed you are, the better chioice you'll be able to make for yourself. Good luck.
__________________ Fear melts when you take action towards a goal you really want. - Unknown |
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01-04-2007, 09:33 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hawaii
Posts: 3,823
Blog Entries: 9 Weight Statistics 07/23/2007 Start Date:
July 23, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 2" Height: 230 lb Start Weight:
120 lb Current Weight:
125 lb Goal Weight:
110 lb Weight Loss:
-5 lb Lb Left to Lose:
47.8260869565 % % Lost:
June 23 2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 42.0629552549 BMI Start:
21.9458896982 BMI Current:
22.860301769 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Thank you ladies so much. This is such a life changing ordeal that I want to make the right choice for me. I have met many people who have had both procedures done and there is always good and bad in them both. I think I will do the math as Femmemode suggested. Thanks so much for such a great welcome |
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01-05-2007, 05:19 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 BECAMARIE! Welcome to the board. GLAD you found the site thats loaded with information that might help you make the choice that your faceing. NO matter what fork you take on this journey I am sure it will be best for you. FOR me personally, i was at my witts end. AT my max weight i was a mess, out of shape, EVERYTHING. I feared dropping dead of a heart attack or stroke at any given time. SO for me at 42 years old and having 3 small kids i wanted to live and live long for them. SO for me i had to do this. THIS risk to me at over 300 lbs out weighed the small percent of risks the surgery had. WHEN its time you will know. HONESTLY a year prior to me makeing the decision to weight loss surgery i was of the attitude no freakin way! SO amazing when your ready and at your final straw in weight you know and it helps in the decision makeing process. I know i loved my surgeon as well and he was able to ease all worries too. SO maybe take small steps to get educated and the decision will come to you if this is or isnt right for you. LOOK forward to getting to know you thru your posts! HUGS 
__________________ LISA  http://w5.photobucket.com/widgets/dy...164/fr1endly2/ LAP RNY Gastric Bypass  |
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01-05-2007, 07:19 AM
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| Guru In Training Join Date: May 2006 Location: In the country
Posts: 336
Weight Statistics August 2006 Surgery Date:
Height: 210 lb Start Weight:
141 lb Current Weight:
125 lb Goal Weight:
69 lb Weight Loss:
16 lb Lb Left to Lose:
32.8571428571 % % Lost:
August 2007 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 38 BMI Start:
25 BMI Current:
22 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Welcome, Becka! Everyone has already given you such great advise, that I really can't think of any more words of wisdom for you. Thanks for joining us and best of luck with your decision.
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01-05-2007, 07:38 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 | Just wanted to say from one Army spouse to another. We sound pretty familiar in our circumstances. AS all the ladies have said it has to be your decision. Good luck and keep us posted. |
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01-05-2007, 08:00 AM
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| Super Moderator  Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: illinois
Posts: 510
Weight Statistics 9/12/05 Start Date:
9/12/05 Surgery Date:
Height: 317 lb Start Weight:
184 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
133 lb Weight Loss:
34 lb Lb Left to Lose:
41.9558359621 % % Lost:
09/12/07 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 51 BMI Start:
29 BMI Current:
24 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | welcome becka and huggs,it's a tough decision and only you can do it.i had rny and am very thankful for it.everyone is different.please keep us updated and we are here if you need us huggs christy
__________________ ChristyBlue  surgery 9/12/05 open RNY BMI 51/29 315/185/150  130 pounds lost
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01-05-2007, 08:08 AM
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| WLS Master Guru  Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: i live in wisconsin
Posts: 585
5' 5" Height: 30 BMI Goal:
| Welcome Becamarie! The girls are all right on the money here. It is going to be your decision in the end. It's not an easy one to make no matter what you decide. All here, can vouche for that. You have to make alot of lifestyle changes, and be willing to exercise. Mostly, though, Becamarie, follow your doctor's protocol. I CAN'T STRESS THAT ENOGH. Probably seems UGH! about the exercise right now, but waaaaaaaay worth it in the end. Like, Deb said, do the math and weigh everything out carefully. I ended up having the open incision RNY. Yah, the scare isn't a pretty one, but the way I look at it, who is ever going to see it but my family dr., my surgeon, and the wife basically. I would do it all over again in a heartbeat. Whatever you decide, all the best to you. I had exactly the same ailments as you Becamarie, and I am proud to announce that I ail no more. All my meds are out the window, and I feel like a million bucks. It's a journey in the beginning that is exciting and scary, but one that is worth taking. You will get the support here, that we to needed with making the life changing decision to have the surgery. We are like one big happy family here. Welcome aboard, SIS. mike |
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