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04-11-2007, 03:09 PM
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| Newbie |  Hi my name is Jane Hi My name is Jane from Yorkshire in the UK. Iam impressed you are the first person I have replied to. I joined only yesterday after returning home from Hospital outpatients slightly shocked as the surgeon offered me a gastric bypass, I thought I was asking for a lap band but he said the bypass was better, now I'm freaking out! |
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04-11-2007, 08:46 PM
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| Super Moderator  | Welcome to the board Jane, thank you for joining us. Is it the first consultation you've been to? Good luck on your search and research. ((((((((HUGS))))))) May your journey go well.
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04-11-2007, 09:35 PM
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| Big Loser | Welcome and don't freak out. Things will come around for you and you will find the right infomation for what is best for you. Just keep researching and you will get the facts you need to make your decision. I am new here to the formum and there are great people here with lots of info and they will help you find what you are looking for. So hang around and keep asking questions someone will have the answers for you. |
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04-12-2007, 04:42 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 Welcome to the boards!!! I began my journey thinking lapband surgery was what i wanted. BUT after completing my surgeons information seminar and my first consult with me i knew i was wrong and that gastric bypass was the way for me. I went forward, had a text book perfect surgery and lost 143 lbs!!! I am happy and healthy now! GOOD LUCK on your journey and were here for all your questions! I look forward to getting to know you thru your posts
__________________ LISA  http://w5.photobucket.com/widgets/dy...164/fr1endly2/ LAP RNY Gastric Bypass  |
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04-12-2007, 06:14 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:
| Hello Jane! As everyone has said, you will do great with whatever way you choose to begin your new life. When I first went to have a consult with my surgeon, I really didn't care which way I had it done, to be honest. Don't get me wrong, all the surgeries were kinda scary for me, as I did research on them, but I knew I needed to do something or I would be heading for a whole lot more medical problems down the line.....more than I already had. I ended up having open incision RNY. I know people that have had it done both ways...lap band and the bypass. They all are doing wonderful. Whichever way you do choose, all your new friends here will help support you in anyway we can. Hang in there, kiddo. Just remember when your time comes for surgery, do what your surgeon tells you, and advises for you. That is very important. Hope that we all can get to know you better through your posts. mike |
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04-13-2007, 11:11 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Floyd County Virginia
Posts: 3,609
Blog Entries: 1 Weight Statistics September 19th 2007 Start Date:
September 19th 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 10" Height: 363 lb Start Weight:
211 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
152 lb Weight Loss:
46 lb Lb Left to Lose:
41.8732782369 % % Lost:
12/31/09 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 52.0793877551 BMI Start:
30.2720408163 BMI Current:
23.6724489796 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Hi Jane. Im Vickie. Your gonna hear the word research alot on here. But its the best thing you can possibly do for your self. The best thing is that you seem to have access to the internet which is a great tool. Its seems all complicated and actually its not. You read. You read more. This board you ask questions and belive me you will get answers. This is why this place is so special. You feel welcome immediatly. So many topics have been brought up and I seem to learn somthing new each day even though I thought I knew all about it. It took me now a total of 6 years to feel comfortable enough to make the decision to have the surgery. Im still Pre OP. However I am running the rail so to speak to get my surgery date. Somthing I like to share is this. The surgery is scary yes. But I am much more scared of what will happen to me if i dont have it. Take care and ask all the questions you need to. These people are great. |
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04-13-2007, 11:38 AM
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| WLS Mentor  Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Davenport, IA
Posts: 1,189
Weight Statistics 12/28/06 Start Date:
May 14, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 5" Height: 253 lb Start Weight:
184 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
69 lb Weight Loss:
34 lb Lb Left to Lose:
27.2727272727 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 42.0968047337 BMI Start:
30.6158579882 BMI Current:
24.9585798817 BMI Goal:
| Welcome Jane! I am pre-op myself, but I have been researching and contemplating RNY surgery for 5 years. At first I thought it was pretty scary having your insides rearranged, but now I am ready and want it down now! The people here are great and will give you a ton of support. They have been through it and can answer all of your questions. It makes you feel like you are not alone in this journey.
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