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06-19-2007, 10:01 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Texas
Posts: 3,133
Blog Entries: 1 Weight Statistics I've lost/gained my whole life!!! Start Date:
Aug 1, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 8" Height: 280 lb Start Weight:
148 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
132 lb Weight Loss:
-2 lb Lb Left to Lose:
47.1428571429 % % Lost:
Summer 2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 42.5692041522 BMI Start:
22.5008650519 BMI Current:
22.8049307958 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass   |  Kath from Texas Hey guys...new here...I have been investigating WLS for some time now...wanted to have it done a couple of years back, but it just didn't seem to work out. I go to my information seminar July 3rd, and I'm hoping to have surgery some time at the end of next month or first part of August. I am self-pay, so my restrictions are less limited. I have to get a psych evaluation, have an EKG and attain a cardiac release, get a sonogram of my gall bladder and have the labs done. I'm told once all of this takes place, we can schedule the surgery. I'm 42 years old, mother of 2. I'm 5'7'' and around 280 pounds. My BMI is 41, and I'm doing this for health reasons, more than anything. I have diabetes coming at me from both sides of my family, along with hypertension, heart disease and degenerative joints (my knees are already a mess). I'm not worried about the actual surgery (been there, done that with a radical hysterectomy 7 years ago). My biggest fear is how much "corrective" surgery may be needed down the road. I'm pretty much counting on a tummy tuck. I'm kind of top heavy, so I'm not sure what will happen there. When I took phen-fen before, I actually never lost anything in the breast area (lost 81 pounds in 6 months). I'm hoping to get healthy so I can be with my husband and kids for as long as possible. I lost my mom last year, and it was certainly a wake up call. After all my research, I think I'm opting for the Lap GB. I'm nervous about recovery, with my need to return to work and start my "new" life. It should be interesting, and I've been really contemplating how things will change (I love my morning coffee and will need to work that in some how LOL). I'll try to get more pictures on here soon. I only have a head shot right now. kath
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06-19-2007, 10:14 AM
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| Super Moderator  | Welcome to the board, thank you for joining us. Wishing the best for you in embarking on your journey. (((((((HUGS))))))) May everything go smoothly for you.
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06-19-2007, 10:21 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 | Hi Kath. Welcome to the board. We all had to go through the same tests as you are now. Jumping through hoops. But now I think I am done and my surgery is scheduled for this Monday. I am excited and nervous as I am sure everyone here that has had the WLS was at this time. I live close to Victoria. Where, if you do not mind me asking do you live? What part of Texas? I am having my surgery at UT Health Science Center in San Antonio. I too am doing it solely for health reasons. Diabetes, hypertension and high cholesterol. I an newly married myself (4 years) and want to spend a long time with him and enjoy my grandchildren. Lots of motivations here. Sounds like you have that too. Good luck and hope to continu getting to know you on the board. Lots of info and friendship here. Mattie
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06-19-2007, 11:24 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 KATH!!! first off welcome to the boards! ITs a great place that you have found to make friends.... get support and get tons and tons of information from people at very different stages of the surgery. I had the surgery at age 43 and lost 143 lbs. I am a mom of three married 18 years here, from NY. I am happy i choose to have the surgery. I didnt have any corrective surgery afterwards, to date, and probably wont. I am okay with how I look in clothes so its really no big deal. I did this for good health not to get in a bikini and i have achieved this for myself. I want to wish you the best on your journey as it begins at that first appointment in july .....its a great joruney and were all hear for your ups and downs that come on this journey! hugs look forward to getting to know you thru your posts
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06-19-2007, 02:55 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: WADING RIVER (Long Island), NY
Posts: 4,835
Weight Statistics 7/16/07 Start Date:
7/16/07 Surgery Date:
4' 11" Height: 230 lb Start Weight:
139 lb Current Weight:
115 lb Goal Weight:
91 lb Weight Loss:
24 lb Lb Left to Lose:
39.5652173913 % % Lost:
12/31/08 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 46.4492961793 BMI Start:
28.0715311692 BMI Current:
23.2246480896 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Hi Kathy Great To Have You Here. This Is A Great Bunch! They Are Always Here For You. I Just Wished We All Lived Closer To Each Other To Meet Once A Month Or For Get Togethers. I Will Be Having My Surgery On The 16th Of July If All Goes Well With The Insurance. Good Luck To You
__________________ 3/2008 PREG. START WT 144LBS. GOAL WILL HAVE TO WAIT TILL AFTER BABY  230 lbs 7/2007 & 142 lbs 4/2008     |
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06-19-2007, 04:39 PM
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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 group, I am only 2 months out so I can not really help a lot with the aftermath question but I wanted to welcome you to the group. Roz
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06-19-2007, 06:51 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mount Vernon, NY
Posts: 7,275
Weight Statistics 4/1/07 Start Date:
4/19/07 Surgery Date:
5' 9" Height: 258 lb Start Weight:
146 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
112 lb Weight Loss:
-19 lb Lb Left to Lose:
43.4108527132 % % Lost:
04/19/2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 38.0957781979 BMI Start:
21.5580760344 BMI Current:
24.36357908 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Welcome ro the boards! Congrats on taking the first step. Seminars are VERY informative and often help out lots in the beginning stages. You will alos find TONS of information and genuinely good people here as well. Glad you joined us.
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