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06-18-2007, 03:03 AM
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| Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Location: Arizona
Posts: 3
Weight Statistics May 29 2007 Start Date:
Not Yet Surgery Date:
Height: 252 lb Start Weight:
252 lb Current Weight:
135 lb Goal Weight:
117 lb Lb Left to Lose:
May 29 2009 Goal Date:
46.09 BMI Current:
24.69 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Other |  Newbie-Trying to decide  Hi all of you nice people.I'm a newbie and I'm trying to decide if WLS is for me. And if so, witch one. I'm 5'2" tall and 252 Lbs. 48 years old I've been over weight since 3rd grade I've tried, Atkins, Richard Simmons, Low Fat, Low carb, and nothing works. I have little to no energy I have type 2 diebetes and astio-artherites in my back and knees making alot of walking difficult.. Any sugggestions are very appreciated... 
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06-18-2007, 03:56 AM
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| Super Moderator  |  Welcome to the board, thank you for joining us. What type of surgery is best for you will be something that is best discussed with the surgeon you choose. What does your dr say? Have you discussed with him/her about this? Also, looking up bariatric clinics and centers that are close to you, and attending information seminars that these places give is a good place to start. (((((HUGS)))) May your journey go well.
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06-18-2007, 06:43 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mount Vernon, NY
Posts: 7,556
Weight Statistics 4/1/07 Start Date:
4/19/07 Surgery Date:
5' 9" Height: 258 lb Start Weight:
165 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
93 lb Weight Loss:
36.0465116279 % % Lost:
04/19/2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 38.0957781979 BMI Start:
24.36357908 BMI Current:
24.36357908 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass   | Welcome Welcome Welcome! I would say DEFINTIELY go to a seminar and get all the initial information you can find. People here are great and are willing to share experiences but ultimately this is something that you and your doctor need to discuss and decide. Good luck.
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06-18-2007, 06:45 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   | HEY just wanted to welcome you to the board. As for which surgery is for you its a decision only you can make after meeting with a surgeon... for me when i started the journey i was thinking lap band. I was 42 years old and 310 lbs. It was in my decision process time i was told i proly wouldnt get under 200 lbs at my size with the lap band so it helped me sway to the gastic bypass. I had my surgery june 1 2005 and lost 143 lbs and got down to 167 lbs. I wear size 8 and i am happy! BUT for which surgery is right for you only you can make that choice good luck and i look forward to getting to know you thru your future posts!
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06-18-2007, 08:54 AM
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| WLS Master Guru  Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Near St. Louis, MO.
Posts: 950
Weight Statistics 04/17/2007 Start Date:
April 30, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 5" Height: 296 lb Start Weight:
160 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
136 lb Weight Loss:
10 lb Lb Left to Lose:
45.9459459459 % % Lost:
05/21/2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 49.2515976331 BMI Start:
26.6224852071 BMI Current:
24.9585798817 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Welcome!!! Like the others, I would suggest going to a seminar and really learning about the different options you have. This is a decision only YOU can make. Just do your best to research research research. There is alot of great information out there. Good luck!! |
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06-18-2007, 10:55 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:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Welcome to the board and definately take in a seminar. Roz
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06-18-2007, 11:23 AM
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| Guru In Training Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: currently Texas but it's not my home
Posts: 227
Weight Statistics 08/16/06 Start Date:
08/16/06 Surgery Date:
Height: 290 lb Start Weight:
199 lb Current Weight:
166 lb Goal Weight:
91 lb Weight Loss:
33 lb Lb Left to Lose:
31.3793103448 % % Lost:
12/31/2007 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 46 BMI Start:
33 BMI Current:
26 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Seminar's are the best way to go IMHO. I went to them and they explained a lot. I still waited almost another year before making my final decision and I have no regrets ! Hugs, Bren |
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06-19-2007, 02:32 AM
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| Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Location: Arizona
Posts: 3
Weight Statistics May 29 2007 Start Date:
Not Yet Surgery Date:
Height: 252 lb Start Weight:
252 lb Current Weight:
135 lb Goal Weight:
117 lb Lb Left to Lose:
May 29 2009 Goal Date:
46.09 BMI Current:
24.69 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Other | Thank you everyone, i'm takeing your advice and going to a semenar i found one in las vegas , thats the closest one to me . you are all so nice i'm writing down everything i'm eating so my doctor can see where i'm at. i feel so lucky to have found this forum. good to meet so many nice folks
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06-19-2007, 10:02 AM
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| WLS Master Guru  Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cuero, South Texas
Posts: 524
Weight Statistics May 1, 2007 Start Date:
June 25, 2007 Surgery Date:
Height: 270 lb Start Weight:
200 lb Current Weight:
130 lb Goal Weight:
70 lb Weight Loss:
70 lb Lb Left to Lose:
25.9259259259 % % Lost:
June 25, 2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 45.83 BMI Start:
35.2 BMI Current:
22.31 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Welcome to the board. I think if you get as much information as possible through seminars and reading here on the board you will make a decision that is right for you. We all had to make that decision and when it is right you will know it. Mattie
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