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04-20-2007, 04:07 AM
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| | Big Loser
Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Central NY
Posts: 181
Weight Statistics 4/24/07 Surgery Date:
5' 4"
Height:
253 lb Start Weight:
147 lb Current Weight:
145 lb Goal Weight:
106 lb Weight Loss:
2 lb Lb Left to Lose:
41.8972332016 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index43.4226074219 BMI Start:
25.2297363281 BMI Current:
24.8864746094 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
 |  surgery 4/24!
Hi everyone! Well, I've been reading the forums for a month or so now, and have just gotten "brave" enough to post. lol. Well, I started this whole process on 3/16/07 and now my surgery is 4/24/07. Fast, huh? I've been to a psychologist, nutritionist, excercise specialist and next Tuesday is the big day. Tomorrow is my last day of "regular" eating, I start my liquid diet on Saturday. Of course I am scared and very nervous, but I believe that this is the answer for me. I guess what I was questioning, and what is making my family a bit nervous, is the short amount of time this process has all taken. I've read Online and watched different documentaries about people that have been in this process for years. I went to my first docs appointment about a month ago. I should also mention that I am a healthy 25 y/o female and thankfully have had NO major health issues (yet). Just someone that has tried many diets-no luck. I can ALWAYS lose the weight-I just can't keep it off or take all of it off. And of course, this has made life quite miserable at times. People certainly treat you differently and the quality of life is just not there. I've fully researched the doctor that I am seeing. The Bariatric Surgery Group that they have started is accredited for being the best in my area. So, I feel confident that I am with the right group of doctors. Also, my docs office is saying that they haven't heard anything from my insurance company, yet. Is this normal with surgery being 3 business days away?? Any encouraging words or similar stories would be great! Thanks for listening.... I wish you all the best!
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04-20-2007, 04:36 AM
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| | Seasoned Veteran
Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SOMEPLACE LONG ISLAND, NY
Posts: 6,809
Weight Statistics June 1, 2005 Start Date:
5' 5"
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 Index51.5810650888 BMI Start:
27.7872189349 BMI Current:
26.4560946746 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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HI JESSICA
I am so glad you took the first step to posting here!
ITS a great and much needed place for support
on this up and down journey!
I too was like you, good at loosing but i nevr managd to
keep it off!!!!!
YOU have certainly blown thru all your pre op clearances
and got your date fast!ITS just days away.
HONESTLY, i can comment on the approval thing as my
surgeon doesnt book the date till the approval is received
and pre op weigtloss has been achieved as well. I imagine if
me i would want to be sure that in place so that your not
stuck with a huge bill. DO they know for a fact your insurance
company will approve...eeeks last minite stress!!!!!
HOPE all goes well and your surgery on the 24 th goes off
text book perfect and uncomplicated! DONT forget to pack
the chap stick!
hugs
lisa
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04-20-2007, 05:29 AM
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| | Whipper Snapper
Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Southaven, MS
Posts: 39
Weight Statistics August 6-2007 Surgery Date:
Height:
235 lb Start Weight:
232 lb Current Weight:
145 lb Goal Weight:
3 lb Weight Loss:
87 lb Lb Left to Lose:
1.27659574468 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index41 BMI Start:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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hi jessica
you and i are having surgery the same day. good luck and you will be in my prayers as we get through this together. this is a happy and scary time in our lives and with each other and the help of the wonderful pals on here we will come make it through our journey. as for my insurance it took about 2 weeks to get approved once everything was together for them. it was quick but they would not have scheduled me for surgery without getting the go ahead on paper. just make sure you aggravate insurance co. to get the paper work in on time so you have no problems getting your surgery on Tuesday. take care and my prayers are with you.
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04-20-2007, 05:31 AM
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| | Seasoned Veteran
Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SOMEPLACE LONG ISLAND, NY
Posts: 6,809
Weight Statistics June 1, 2005 Start Date:
5' 5"
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 Index51.5810650888 BMI Start:
27.7872189349 BMI Current:
26.4560946746 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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AWww now how cool is that Leena and Jessica!
TWINS!!!!
YOu may find this becomes your new rebirthday to celebrate!
ALL the best to both of you
for text book perfect and uncomplicated recoveries!
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04-20-2007, 05:51 AM
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| | Big Loser
Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Northern NY
Posts: 124
Weight Statistics 5-23-06 Start Date:
9-13-06 Surgery Date:
5' 6"
Height:
328 lb Start Weight:
192 lb Current Weight:
185 lb Goal Weight:
136 lb Weight Loss:
7 lb Lb Left to Lose:
41.4634146341 % % Lost:
yesterday ;-) Goal Date:
Body Mass Index52.9348025712 BMI Start:
30.9862258953 BMI Current:
29.8565197429 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Hi Jessica -
Welcome to the boards! I didn't get my approval until a few days ahead of time. My surgeon's office didn't seem to be very concerned about it but I was!! Not sure where you're going. I went to Dr. Graber in Utica and he does 9 surgeries a week. I think it's just not a big deal for his staff because they do so much work with the insurance companies. I would imagine it's the same for you based on your post. Hopefully someone will call you with some good news today! Keeping my fingers crossed.
Hugs,
Chrissy
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04-20-2007, 07:39 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tokyo, Japan
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Welcome to the board, thank you for joining us.
Congratulations on your date!!
I'll be keeping you in my prayers for an uneventful surgery and uncomplicated recovery.
(((((((HUGS))))))) May your journey go well!
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04-20-2007, 07:44 AM
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| | WLS Master Guru
Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: WI
Posts: 606
Weight Statistics May, 2006 Start Date:
August 1st, 2006 Surgery Date:
5' 5"
Height:
247 lb Start Weight:
144 lb Current Weight:
180 lb Goal Weight:
103 lb Weight Loss:
-36 lb Lb Left to Lose:
41.7004048583 % % Lost:
May, 2007 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index41.0984615385 BMI Start:
23.9602366864 BMI Current:
29.950295858 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodControlled Eating & Exercise
|  Hey There Jessica!
I hope that your surgery goes well for you on the 24th. WOWZER!, that was fast. In your post you said it all. Everything is looked upon differently when a person is heavy. We all know that too well. You picked a great spot to stop, and get support through your journey. Hope that we all here, can get to know you a little better. Support is huge, especially in the beginning when all the emotions really start coming out. GOOD LUCK AGAIN, Jessica. 
mike
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04-20-2007, 10:29 AM
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| | WLS Master Guru
Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Louisiana
Posts: 899
Weight Statistics 4/23/07 Surgery Date:
Height:
385 lb Start Weight:
257 lb Current Weight:
190 lb Goal Weight:
128 lb Weight Loss:
67 lb Lb Left to Lose:
33.2467532468 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index62 BMI Start:
41 BMI Current:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Good luck on your surgery, I am the day before you on the 23rd. Good luck and hope you have a speedy recovery.
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04-20-2007, 11:14 AM
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| | Big Loser
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 196
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Hey Jessica been walking in your shoes for years. Can't keep it off and never got to the goal weight. Congrats on your surgery date. I am still waiting to hear from my insurance company. STRESS STRESS STRESS
Get well fast so you can come fill me in on things LOL
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04-20-2007, 06:20 PM
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| | Big Loser
Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Central NY
Posts: 181
Weight Statistics 4/24/07 Surgery Date:
5' 4"
Height:
253 lb Start Weight:
147 lb Current Weight:
145 lb Goal Weight:
106 lb Weight Loss:
2 lb Lb Left to Lose:
41.8972332016 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index43.4226074219 BMI Start:
25.2297363281 BMI Current:
24.8864746094 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
|  update :)
Just a quick update.... I got my call a few hours ago that the insurance company approved my surgery, so all is go for 4/24! Yes, Chrissy I'm also going to Dr. Graber's office, but am seeing Dr. Fitzer. Thanks for all of the encouraging words!!!
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