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06-29-2007, 02:55 PM
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| Newbie |  New to the site, Hello Everyone! Hello everyone! My name is Lori, AKA Gabbielolo. I came across this site while researching GBP. It inspired me off the bat and I had to join. A little info about myself..... I live in Ca., am 35 years old, married for 17 years in August and have four wonderful kids. I have always been a stay at home mom until my youngest started school. Then I finished the RN program and have been working as an RN the past year and a half. I had always been a normal weight as a child and in high school. Weight was never an issue for me and I really never really thought about it. I got married young, and we started a family right away. Family was always my number one priority. Weight crept on with each pregnancy, and it didn't come off with each pregnancy.... so it added up. I went from 145 lbs at 5'8 1/2" to 160 lbs after I got married. I gained a whopping 44 lbs with my first baby! That brought me to 204. With my subsequent children I gained approx 20-25 lbs with each of the three. I stayed around 260-270 lbs for years. I developed HTN about 7 years ago and am on BP medication. Once I started working and am on my feet all day an old ankle injury (I broke my right ankle 11 years ago and had surgery) swells up and pains. The other aches and pains, vericose veins, and fatigue of carrying this excess weight is starting to take its toll. In the past I have tried various diets, including Atkins, Slim Fast, MD ordered diets and Wieght Watchers. I have checked into GBS several years ago, but the MD that I had at the time had the attitude of eat less and exercise and it will come off. I continued to try different diets and exercise and would lose 20 lbs, then it would creep back on. It seemed like a constant battle. So, here I am.... weighing 279#. I want to get healthy. I want to be able to be as active as I once was. I love to go, go, go. I enjoy many sports and traveling, reading, playing games, shopping, and spending time with family and friends. Alot of the stuff that I once could do, is harder now to do because of my excess weight. There are weight limited rides that are embarressing when i can't go on them. Airline seats are snug. I could go on and on and I am sure you all understand. I want to be active and healthy. So, I took the first step and went to the MD. My BMI of course is morbidly obese, with the add on of my HTN seems like I am a candidate. My MD wants to do an EKG because I was bradycardic. So, I have an appt. in a few weeks for that. They are setting me up for a sleep apnea study that is a requirement as well. So, I am on the road, going through the prereq's. I have a few friends at work that have had it done, as well as one that has her surgery in August. So, I have alot of support from people that have had it done or going through the process, that's always a plus. I hope all goes well and that in the next few months all goes well so I can have the surgery and a fresh start to a healthier life. I am looking forward to meeting everyone on here. It seems like this site is encouraging and I love to hear the stories of everyone and their success. Feel free to drop me a line! Gabbielolo  |
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06-29-2007, 02:58 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 WELCOME WELCOME!!!!!!!!!! You will love it here. You will find lots of information and people to share experiences. And of course if you ever have questions post them and we'll all do our best to share  Glad you found us. Keep us informed along the way! Good luck on your journey
__________________ Anything worth having is worth working for Kenya R.  Lap RNY 4/19/07     |
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06-29-2007, 03:13 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas
Posts: 1,540
Weight Statistics 3-16-2007 Start Date:
July 23, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 7" Height: 284 lb Start Weight:
178 lb Current Weight:
160 lb Goal Weight:
106 lb Weight Loss:
18 lb Lb Left to Lose:
37.323943662 % % Lost:
7-23-08 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 44.4758298062 BMI Start:
27.8756961461 BMI Current:
25.0568055246 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Welcome to the boards. I am preop -- looking forward to my surgery in just a few weeks. I look forward to getting to know you.
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06-29-2007, 04:39 PM
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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 GABBIELOLO... glad you found this site. ITs a great place to meet new friends! GET support and learn all about the gastric byapss journey! I am a LONG ISLANDER and a mom of three kids married myself 18 years this past month. I have always had weight issues ...i was always great at looseing but always regained the weight plus..... I look forward to getting to know you thru your posts. AND good luck getting all the preop clearances! MAY your appointments go well!
__________________ LISA  http://w5.photobucket.com/widgets/dy...164/fr1endly2/ LAP RNY Gastric Bypass  |
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06-29-2007, 07:32 PM
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| Big Loser Join Date: May 2007 Location: Maine
Posts: 100
Weight Statistics which time? Start Date:
June 18, 2007 Surgery Date:
Height: 343 lb Start Weight:
241 lb Current Weight:
180 lb Goal Weight:
102 lb Weight Loss:
61 lb Lb Left to Lose:
29.7376093294 % % Lost:
12/08 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 53 BMI Start:
41 BMI Current:
26 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Welcome! I am only 11 days out of surgery, but I have found this site to be so helpful and supportive! Good luck on your journey and please let us know if we can help! Amy
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06-29-2007, 09:07 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Floyd County Virginia
Posts: 3,499
Blog Entries: 1 Weight Statistics September 19th 2007 Start Date:
September 19th 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 10" Height: 363 lb Start Weight:
221 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
142 lb Weight Loss:
56 lb Lb Left to Lose:
39.1184573003 % % Lost:
12/31/09 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 52.0793877551 BMI Start:
31.7067346939 BMI Current:
23.6724489796 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Hi there. Im Vickie. Welcome to the boards. You really have found a great place to come and ask questions and even help others. Im preop myself. I will have mine done in September. Im alreayd preapproved etc. Yes there is some red tape you have to cut...and as long as you have your insurance behind you there is nothing stopping you. Good luck with eveything. If you need anything just ask. |
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06-29-2007, 09:58 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 Laurie Im Looking Forward To My Surgery In 2 Weeks. Wow I Cant Believe It, When I Typed 2 Weeks It Seemed Like Such A Reality, Lol. Anyway Im 38, Married And Have A One Year Old Daughter. Im So Glad You Have Joined This Board You Will Love It. Its Gets Really Addiciting I Find Myself On Here Like 5, 6 Times A Day, Lol. Good Luck And Glad To Be Part Of Your Journey. Keep Us Posted.
__________________ 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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06-30-2007, 10:48 AM
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| Newbie | Thanks everyone for responding. I am looking forward to hearing about everyone's experiences and succes stories. Boots, GL on your upcoming surgery! WOW.... 2 weeks is right around the corner! Amy, Congrats on your surgery! 11 days post op! Looking forward to seeing how you are doing and your success to come. MsVickie, Can't wait to see how your process goes as well. Again, Thx everyone for responding. Gab with ya all l8er! Gabbielolo
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06-30-2007, 11:45 AM
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| Super Moderator  | Welcome to the board, thank you for joining us. Wishing you the best on your journey, (((((((HUGS))))))
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06-30-2007, 03:07 PM
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| Big Loser  Join Date: May 2007 Location: Florida
Posts: 196
Weight Statistics June 5, 2007 Start Date:
July 31, 2007 Surgery Date:
3' 0" Height: 260 lb Start Weight:
160 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
100 lb Weight Loss:
10 lb Lb Left to Lose:
38.4615384615 % % Lost:
Dec 2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 141.033950617 BMI Start:
86.7901234568 BMI Current:
81.3657407407 BMI Goal:
| Hi! Welcome! You sound like such an upbeat person! I hope that all goes well in your quest for surgery. Mine is not for a month yet but I can tell you I can't wait. This site is incredible and the advice is spot-on. We also have the luxury of a real doctor in the field as a member and she is everywhere! I don't know how she finds the time but I have a folder of print-outs that I have gathered since joining the site and most of them are hers! Good luck and see you on the boards! |
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