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05-10-2007, 08:40 AM
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| WLS Master Guru  Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Central Virginia
Posts: 572
Weight Statistics 4/30/2007 Start Date:
9/5/07 Surgery Date:
5' 4"
Height:
233 lb Start Weight:
140 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
93 lb Weight Loss:
39.9141630901 % % Lost:
Nov 2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 39.9899902344 BMI Start:
24.0283203125 BMI Current:
24.0283203125 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |  Barbie Dolls Hi, I'm Barb. Not quite a Barbie. My generation grew up with Barbie dolls and I was especially enamored with the dolls since they had the same name as me. How cruel it is to teach little girls that the ideal body was huge breasts, an impossible waist, and long, long, dimpleless legs. I was a very active child and stayed slim, if not downright scrawny. But in my early teens the dimples in my thighs showed up, even though I was at my ideal weight - and so, the first diet. But nothing made the dimples go away. Remember using rolling pins to break up the fat cells and Saran wrap to melt the fat so it could be reabsorbed into the body? Over the years I managed to keep the weight within a reasonable range until I hit my early 40's then suddenly I started craving food. Where did this voice in my head come from and why does it keep screaming "chocolate, Chocolate, CHOCOLATE", "cookie, Cookie, COOKIE"? I've tried most of the diets, from sensible South Beach to silly Cabbage Soup. I've done Phen-Fen, Orlistat, and Meridia. I've joined gyms and lifted weights, ran around the track, swam, tread mill. I've tried aerobics, line dancing, circuit training. And I get SO MAD when someone tells me I'm just not trying hard enough! Twice I lost 65 pounds, by taking Meridia, eating strict Atkins, and exercising, exercising, exercising. But eventually the voice came back and whispered "ice cream, Ice Cream, a big Hot Fudge Sundae with whipped cream and wet nuts - now!" and I would be lost again. Twice I regained the 65 pound, and, oh by the way, here's another 10 to go with it. I have come to believe that obesity is a disease, just like alcoholism. It's not the same as being overweight. Overweight people can and do take off the excess with a sensible diet and exercise. Obese people can take it off too (with extreme effort) but there is an intense craving for food that is constantly at the forefront of their minds, making it nearly impossible to do anything else when the need to feed is upon us. So here I am; taking the most drastic step I can to take this weight off for what I pray is the final time. I want to be able to walk without gasping, to reach my shoes, to choose to not wear pantyhose because I hate the flipping things and not because I can't get into them. To feel sexy when I'm naked in front of my husband. Thank you all for being here. I've been lurking around for months now, reading your writings, hearing your cries, and craving your support. It's beautiful the way you support each other and I know I'm going to need your help as I go down this path. You've already inspired me. Thanks. Here's where I'm at on my journey: I've got Federal BC/BS and it looks like they will cover the RNY. I'm a BMI of 39 with GERD and a peptic ulcer that we've been treating for a year so I really hope it's gone (endoscopy will tell). I've had the consult with the surgeon and he says I'm an excellent candidate. I saw the psychologist this past Monday and got her approval. I still need the endoscopy and the ultrasound of my gallbladder and then we need to schedule a date. |
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05-10-2007, 09:05 AM
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| WLS Mentor  Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Davenport, IA
Posts: 1,356
Weight Statistics 12/28/06 Start Date:
May 14, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 5"
Height:
253 lb Start Weight:
192 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
61 lb Weight Loss:
42 lb Lb Left to Lose:
24.1106719368 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 42.0968047337 BMI Start:
31.9469822485 BMI Current:
24.9585798817 BMI Goal:
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Welcome aboard! You already know there is a great bunch of people here. I am scheduled for surgery on Monday. You'll get there too!
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05-10-2007, 09:53 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 Index 62 BMI Start:
41 BMI Current:
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Welcome to the board you will definately get all the support you need on this site. Roz
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05-10-2007, 12:04 PM
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Welcome to the board, thank you for joining us. Yes, it's rather frightening what a seemingly innocent toy can do, isn't it? And all those TV commercials, too, on food and those waif like girls promotoing them, when to stay there on these things is impossible. Really irresponsible, when you sit back and think. Wishing the best for you, ((((((HUGS)))))) May your journey go well!
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05-10-2007, 02:02 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   | Welcome.... ....Barb!! I'm so glad you are here....thanks for sharing your thoughts...and heart. Can't wait to get to know you thru your posts!! You are gonna do great!! 
__________________ Deborah  Lap RNY Gastric Bypass follow my "Journey and Progress" at www.femmemodeweightloss.blogspot.com    |
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05-10-2007, 08:04 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mount Vernon, NY
Posts: 7,738
Weight Statistics 4/1/07 Start Date:
4/19/07 Surgery Date:
5' 9"
Height:
258 lb Start Weight:
158 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
100 lb Weight Loss:
-7 lb Lb Left to Lose:
38.7596899225 % % Lost:
04/19/2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 38.0957781979 BMI Start:
23.3299726948 BMI Current:
24.36357908 BMI Goal:
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Welcome. There is LOTS of support here when you need it. We are all just a click away. Best of luck as you begin your journey!
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05-10-2007, 08:09 PM
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| Whipper Snapper  Join Date: May 2007 Location: Butte Montana
Posts: 49
Weight Statistics 10/22/07 Surgery Date:
Height: 267 lb Start Weight:
227 lb Current Weight:
135 lb Goal Weight:
40 lb Weight Loss:
92 lb Lb Left to Lose:
14.9812734082 % % Lost:
10/22/09 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 46.5 BMI Start:
46.5 BMI Current:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Hey There!  Hi Barb. My name is Michelle and I am also new to this site. My experience here has been wonderful!!! I am working on an appeal as we speak. I hear ya about the eating thing. My most frustrating thing about obesity is the feeling that I can never get my stomach full. Yesterday was a frustrating day......so what did I do? Had 2 huge pieces of chocolate cake with chocolate icing! Today's another day....I behaved. lol. Anyway, WELCOME.
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05-10-2007, 08:09 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Floyd County Virginia
Posts: 3,614
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:
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Barb, For one thing I love your name. And your absolutly right on the image. I did want to tell you I have called many a insurance company in the last 7 years for approval and the one you have it the absolute tops. Not only do they not give you no type of hassle, they pay wonderful. 90% of it will be covered. I didnt know if you knew that or not. Your very fortunate on that. Good luck with eveything. Im glad to have you around. |
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05-10-2007, 08:23 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas
Posts: 1,645
Weight Statistics 3-16-2007 Start Date:
July 23, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 7"
Height:
294 lb Start Weight:
177 lb Current Weight:
160 lb Goal Weight:
117 lb Weight Loss:
17 lb Lb Left to Lose:
39.7959183673 % % Lost:
7-23-08 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 46.0418801515 BMI Start:
27.7190911116 BMI Current:
25.0568055246 BMI Goal:
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Well Barbie sound like you and I have a lot in common. I too have the Fedeal BC/BS. I have finished all the requirements just waiting on the surgeon's office to say they have confirmed my coverage. They told me once that happens, I should go in a couple of weeks. So glad you are posting here. I look forward to getting to know you through this site and maybe we will go through this journey around the same time.
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05-10-2007, 09:26 PM
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| WLS Master Guru  Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Elkton, MD
Posts: 553
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 | Welcome...
to RE. I look forward to tracking your success. Keep us informed on how things are going for you. Happy Losing, Debbie
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